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Only qualified CBT centres will host 2027 UTME — JAMB

Only qualified CBT centres will host 2027 UTME — JAMB
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“Only centres that meet JAMB’s standards will be accredited to host the examination. The meeting provided an opportunity to assess the preparedness of the examination officials and reinforce the Board’s commitment to maintaining the required standards for CBT centres across the country.
Context & Background
  • ✦The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a credible, fair and secure 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, stressing that only Computer-Based Test centres that meet its prescribed standards will be accredited to host the examination.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a credible, fair and secure 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, stressing that only Computer-Based Test centres that meet its prescribed standards will be accredited to host the examination.Thursday:According to a post obtained from its X handle on Thursday, the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Segun Aina, gave the indication during a meeting with the leadership of the Chief External Examiners, where discussions focused on preparations and readiness for the accreditation exercise ahead of the 2027 UTME.2027:With preparations for the 2027 UTME gathering momentum, JAMB has maintained that compliance with its accreditation requirements remains essential for any centre seeking approval to participate in the examination.
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Key Takeaways
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  • ✦“Only centres that meet JAMB’s standards will be accredited to host the examination.
  • ✦The meeting provided an opportunity to assess the preparedness of the examination officials and reinforce the Board’s commitment to maintaining the required standards for CBT centres across the country.
  • ✦The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a credible, fair and secure 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, stressing that only Computer-Based Test centres that meet its prescribed standards will be accredited to host the examination.
Key Facts:2027: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a credible, fair and secure 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, stressing that only Computer-Based Test centres that meet its prescribed standards will be accredited to host the examination.Thursday: According to a post obtained from its X handle on Thursday, the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Segun Aina, gave the indication during a meeting with the leadership of the Chief External Examiners, where discussions focused on preparations and readiness for the accreditation exercise ahead of the 2027 UTME.2027: With preparations for the 2027 UTME gathering momentum, JAMB has maintained that compliance with its accreditation requirements remains essential for any centre seeking approval to participate in the examination.
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JAMB says only Computer-Based Test centres that meet its prescribed standards will be accredited to host the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinatio

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What is the key takeaway from this report?

“Only centres that meet JAMB’s standards will be accredited to host the examination.

What additional context is highlighted in this report?

The meeting provided an opportunity to assess the preparedness of the examination officials and reinforce the Board’s commitment to maintaining the required standards for CBT centres across the country.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a credible, fair and secure 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, stressing that only Computer-Based Test centres that meet its prescribed standards will be accredited to host the examination.

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