JAMB has paid ₦1,570,671,200 to approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres that helped with the 2026 UTME registration. This information was shared by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin.
The money is the ₦700 registration fee that candidates pay for CBT centres during UTME registration. JAMB collects this fee together with the ePIN payment and sends the money to the CBT centres every week.
This means candidates do not need to pay money directly to CBT centres. After buying the UTME ePIN, candidates can register at any approved CBT centre without paying extra money.
Preventing Overcharging
JAMB created this cashless payment system to stop CBT centres from overcharging candidates. The system also makes registration easier and more organized.
JAMB said its fees have not changed since 2018. The fees are:
- ₦7,200 for UTME only
- ₦8,700 for UTME with mock exam
- ₦5,700 for Direct Entry
JAMB warned that any CBT centre that collects extra money will be punished.
“No View, No Pay” Policy
JAMB also introduced a rule called “No View, No Pay.” This means JAMB must be able to monitor the centre’s registration activities online from its Abuja office.
If JAMB cannot see what the centre is doing, payment will not be made until the problem is fixed.
Registration and Exam Dates
Registration for the 2026 UTME ended on February 28. The exam will take place from April 16 to April 25 across Nigeria.
Registration for Direct Entry started on March 2 and will end on April 25, 2026.
JAMB’s payment to CBT centres shows that preparations for the 2026 UTME exam are going well.
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