The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that 132 out of the 887 approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres reported discrepancies in the data of at least two candidates during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration process.
In a statement issued on Monday, JAMB disclosed that the affected centres have been sanctioned following a thorough investigation. While the number of discrepancies is relatively small—200 out of 2,030,627 candidates—the Board emphasized that such errors are unacceptable.
The 200 candidates identified as having mismatched data have been invited to visit any JAMB centre to rectify the errors. JAMB also held the candidates accountable for inadvertently confirming incorrect data during the registration process.
In addition to the candidates, the registration officers at the implicated centres have been permanently barred from participating in any JAMB registration or examination-related activities. This move is part of JAMB’s efforts to maintain the integrity of its processes and ensure accurate data collection.
JAMB reiterated its commitment to upholding high standards in the conduct of its examinations and registration processes. The Board urged all stakeholders, including CBT centres and candidates, to adhere strictly to its guidelines to avoid similar issues in the future.
The identification and sanctioning of the affected centres and candidates underscore JAMB’s zero-tolerance policy for errors and misconduct in its operations. The Board continues to implement measures to enhance the efficiency and credibility of its examinations.
