2020 UTME: JAMB accredits 650 CBT centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, says
over 650 Computer Based Test, centres have so far been accredited 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.
Similarly, the board had said that it would commence
the sales of its registration documents from Monday, January 13, to Monday,
February 17.
The Head, Media and Information of the board, Dr
Fabian Benjamin, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos that
arrangements for the commencement of the sales of the 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,” he said.
He urged candidates seeking to sit for this year’s
UTME and who are yet to acquire the NIN to intensify 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,” Benjamin declared.
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