2020 UTME: JAMB accredits 650 CBT centres nationwide, check exams’ dates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board have accredited 650 Computer Based Test, centres so far, for its upcoming 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

The board has fixed this year’s examination for March 14 to April 4, while an optional mock examination for candidates is scheduled for February 18.

The board had also confirmed that the sales of its form would commence from Monday, January 13, and end Monday, February 17.

JAMB also pointed out that there will be “no extension” for the sales of examination forms .

According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Board Media and Information head, Dr Fabian Benjamin, said on Sunday in Lagos that arrangements for the commencement of the sales of the registration documents nationwide had been concluded.

“We are set to go, Logistics have been put in place to ensure a smooth process.

“Like you may know, over 650 CBT centres have been accredited for this year’s examination and the board expects nothing short of the best practices.

“We have clearly defined the process, just like we have also put mechanism in place that will address any challenge or challenges that may arise before, during and even after the examination.

“We also want to emphasise the fact that there is no going back on the use of the National Identification Number, for the acquisition of the registration documents by prospective candidates,” Dr Benjamin said..

The Board media and information head urged candidates seeking to sit for this year’s UTME and who are yet to get the NIN to put more efforts to do so in order to participate in the examination.

“My advice to the candidates ahead of the registration is to ensure that they seek advice or help from officials of the board.

“They should not involve third parties. They should always ensure too that they secure their personal data.

“They should not disclose it to anyone, not even the JAMB officials, because doing so could lead to the mutilation of their records and other implications that could affect them much later in life.

“The board also wishes to state that the sale of Direct Entry forms closes same day as the UTME forms. There will be no extension,” Dr Benjamin concluded.