"JAMB Registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede mandates that all 924 accredited CBT centers must be remotely visible from Abuja or face immediate de-accreditation."
In a bold move to eliminate examination malpractice at the source, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has introduced the 'No Vision, No Registration, No UTME' policy for the 2026 cycle. This directive, finalized in mid-February, requires all 924 screened Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers to maintain a constant, unhindered live video feed to the JAMB National Headquarters in Abuja. Investigative reports from centers across Lagos, Kano, and Enugu show that centers failing to provide this digital transparency have already been barred from the 2026 registration exercise, which ends on February 28. This policy is an escalation of the Board's war against 'miracle centers'—locations where candidates are often assisted in exchange for illegal fees. By utilizing AI-driven proctoring software that flags suspicious movement or unauthorized personnel in the registration hall, JAMB is effectively decentralizing its monitoring while centralizing its enforcement. For candidates, this policy directly impacts admission chances by restoring the integrity of the 'cut-off mark.' In previous years, score inflation caused by malpractice at compromised centers forced top-tier universities like the University of Ibadan and Obafemi Awolowo University to raise their internal thresholds to unsustainable levels. With the 2026 security measures, there is a projection that 'genuine' high scores will carry more weight, as the pool of candidates with artificially inflated results is expected to shrink by as much as 25 percent. Furthermore, the integration of National Identification Number (NIN) data with live facial recognition during registration ensures that the person who registers is the same person who sits for the exam in April. This technology eliminates the 'proxy candidate' syndrome that has long plagued Nigerian tertiary admissions. While some center owners complain about the high cost of the required high-speed fiber-optic connections and 360-degree cameras, JAMB remains firm, stating that any center without 'vision' is a center with something to hide. Candidates are advised to verify that their chosen center is fully compliant before concluding registration, as data from a de-accredited center may be invalidated, requiring a costly and stressful re-registration process at a legal site.
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