…begins 2027 UTME preparations with CBT centre accreditation
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has resolved National Identification Number (NIN) data discrepancies for more than 6,000 candidates through its NIN Alignment Service, as it begins preparations for the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The service, introduced to help candidates correct inconsistencies between their JAMB records and NIN details, is aimed at preventing personal data errors from disrupting registration, access to examination services and admission processes.
JAMB disclosed the development in updates shared on its official X handle, noting that accurate personal information remained essential to candidates’ admission and academic journeys.
The board explained that discrepancies in candidates’ biodata could create barriers to accessing essential services and progressing with their admission processes, prompting the introduction of the NIN Alignment Service to assist eligible applicants.
It said more than 6,000 candidates had benefited from the intervention, with beneficiaries able to resolve inconsistencies that had, in some cases, affected their admission journeys for years.
In one of the accounts shared by the board, a beneficiary described how the service helped address a longstanding challenge linked to discrepancies in personal information.
The board said the initiative was part of efforts to ensure that candidates had fair opportunities to access its services without being disadvantaged by errors in their identity records.
Meanwhile, JAMB has commenced accreditation of computer-based test (CBT) centres ahead of the 2027 UTME to assess their readiness and ensure compliance with the required examination standards.
Segun Aina, JAMB Registrar recently inspected a CBT centre in Abuja as part of the exercise, which the board said was designed to strengthen examination integrity, improve centre preparedness and enhance candidates’ experience.
The accreditation exercise forms part of the board’s early preparations for the 2027 examination.
In a separate engagement, Aina received a delegation of the Bwari Youth Council as part of efforts to strengthen JAMB’s relationship with its host community.
The meeting provided an opportunity for dialogue and discussions on improving mutual understanding and cooperation between the board and the community where it operates.
The registrar also visited JAMB’s zonal office in Sokoto, where he engaged staff on their welfare, workplace challenges and difficulties candidates encounter when accessing the board’s services.
During the visit, he inspected office facilities and made recommendations aimed at improving working conditions and service delivery.
Aina stressed the need for uniform customer service standards across all JAMB offices, noting that candidates should receive the same quality of service irrespective of their location.
The board said the engagements formed part of its broader efforts to improve institutional operations, strengthen community relations and make its services more accessible to candidates.
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