This is the approved list of accredited cbt centres nationwide and also for foreign candidates. Candidates are advised to carry out their registration in these centres depending on the state of residence.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) wishes to inform candidates and the general public that the official centres where candidates can carry out their 2026 registration process has been published online.
However, it is important to note that only the accredited Computer Based Test Centres and JAMB States Offices will be allowed to carry out the 2026 registration. Kindly locate any of these centres nearest to you to begin your online registration.
These centres have also been mandated to carry out other JAMB services such as change of course and institutions, uploading of O’level results and other services you might need.
Accredited Registration Centres in Nigeria 2026
Click on “VIEW CENTRES” to see all the centres in your state.
| S/N | STATE | LOCATION |
| 1 | Abia | View Centres |
| 2 | Adamawa | View Centres |
| 3 | Akwa Ibom | View Centres |
| 4 | Anambra | View Centres |
| 5 | Bauchi | View Centres |
| 6 | Bayelsa | View Centres |
| 7 | Benue | View Centres |
| 8 | Borno | View Centres |
| 9 | Cross River | View Centres |
| 10 | Delta | View Centres |
| 11 | Ebonyi | View Centres |
| 12 | Edo | View Centres |
| 13 | Ekiti | View Centres |
| 14 | Enugu | View Centres |
| 15 | Gombe | View Centres |
| 16 | Imo | View Centres |
| 17 | Jigawa | View Centres |
| 18 | Kaduna | View Centres |
| 19 | Kano | View Centres |
| 20 | Katsina | View Centres |
| 21 | Kebbi | View Centres |
| 22 | Kogi | View Centres |
| 23 | Kwara | View Centres |
| 24 | Lagos | View Centres |
| 25 | Nasarawa | View Centres |
| 26 | Niger | View Centres |
| 27 | Ogun | View Centres |
| 28 | Ondo | View Centres |
| 29 | Osun | View Centres |
| 30 | Oyo | View Centres |
| 31 | Plateau | View Centres |
| 32 | Rivers | View Centres |
| 33 | Sokoto | View Centres |
| 34 | Taraba | View Centres |
| 35 | Yobe | View Centres |
| 36 | Zamfara | View Centres |
| 37 | Abuja (FCT) | View Centres |
Accredited Registration Centres for Foreign Candidates
Do you live outside Nigeria and wish to enrol for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)? Kindly visit any of the centres nearest to you below:
- Nigerian Embassy in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire
- Nigerian High Commission Accra, Ghana
- Nigerian Embassy/permanent mission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Nigerian Consulate, Beau, Cameroun
- Nigerian Consulate, Cotonou, Benin Republic
- Nigerian Consulate Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Nigerian Consulate, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Nigerian High Commission, London, United Kingdom
- Nigeria Embassy Berlin, Germany
FAQs
How can i find JAMB CBT centre near me?
You can find JAMB CBT centre near you on this page or visit the official JAMB website www.jamb.gov.ng. There are 1,039 JAMB CBT centres in Nigeria distributed across the 36 states Nigeria.
What are the requirements for registering at a JAMB CBT centre?
Working email and phone number, National identification number(NIN), O’level result (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent) and a passport photograph.
How much does it cost to register at a JAMB CBT centre?
Direct Entry applicants will pay N5,700, while UTME candidates opting out of the mock examination will pay N7,200. Those who choose to participate in the optional mock UTME will pay N8,700.
Can i practice JAMB CBT at my registration centre?
Yes you can practice the JAMB CBT App at your registration centre provided there is provision for it.
Can i change my institution or course at my JAMB CBT centre?
Yes, you can change your institution or course of choice at your centre. Note: You can only change your institution or course twice and before the admission process begins.
In conclusion, candidates are advised to take this information very important to avoid wasting money on non accredited centres as their application will not be received.
Last Updated on November 1, 2025 by Ola Funmilayo
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