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FCT CBT centre reports smooth start for 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination

The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination UTME began nationwide on Thursday, April 16, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across 966 accredited computer-based test centres until April 22. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB organized the examination in multiple daily sessions. At the Rosa Mystica Academy CBT centre in Byazhin, Kubwa, Federal Capital Territory, the morning session proceeded smoothly. Peter Idu, a biometric verification officer, reported that 236 out of 250 scheduled candidates were successfully screened for the 8:30 a.m. session without technical issues. Adeosun Olawola, the centre's supervisor, confirmed the exercise started on schedule and was well-coordinated, with no cases of misconduct due to early sensitization and strict entry checks. All technical and environmental systems, including cooling and computers, were functioning properly following extensive preparations. JAMB had finalized arrangements, advising candidates to print examination slips and deploying enhanced technological measures like biometric verification and real-time monitoring to curb malpractice. The board previously delisted 23 CBT centres and removed 11 officials for failing to meet standards after a mock UTME. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, charged officials to demonstrate diligence. The arrival time for the first session was adjusted from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., maintaining an 8:30 a.m. start time for thorough pre-examination proced