If your UTME registration is happening at a CBT centre, expect more eyes than before — and not just the human ones.
JAMB has invoked the “No Vision, No Registration, No UTME” rule, meaning any CBT centre that cannot be monitored live from Abuja may have its registrations invalidated.
The Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, announced this during a stakeholders meeting with Peace Monitors, Chief Technical Advisors (CTAs), Chief External Examiners (CEEs), and Zonal and State Coordinators on monitoring CBT centres for the 2026 UTME registration.
According to him, all centres will be monitored live from JAMB headquarters, and any centre whose activities cannot be viewed remotely will not be paid, and their registrations may be cancelled.
“Any centre whose registration activities cannot be viewed from the JAMB National Headquarters, Abuja, will not be paid, and such registration may be invalidated,” he said.
To stop photo manipulation, which became an issue during the 2025 registration, the Registrar also made Microsoft or Digitech Live Cameras compulsory for UTME registration.
He noted that only these cameras are allowed for capturing the second image during registration.
JAMB also released the required CCTV specifications for all CBT centres.
“All existing CBT Centres must have migrated to the HIKVision,” he said.
For CCTV systems, the recommended NVR/DVR is HIKVision, and it must have at least 16 channels to cover all areas of the examination centre.
He added that CCTV systems must be wired (no wireless) and must cover the examination area, verification area, holding room, walkways, exam hall, server room, and entrance and exit doors.
Erring centres will be sanctioned and may face prosecution.
JAMB also stated it will not pay for reconfiguration of CCTV routers, meaning centres must bear the cost before they can operate.
The Registrar reminded stakeholders that centres and individuals involved in malpractice have already been delisted and are being prosecuted.
He warned that the Board would not hesitate to sanction any centre or individual involved in unwholesome activities.
For candidates, the message is simple: register at approved centres with the right CCTV setup, or risk having your UTME registration invalidated
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