"To maintain integrity in the 2026 UTME, JAMB utilized live camera surveillance across all accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers."
For the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) successfully implemented a high-tech monitoring system. This system allowed the Board to oversee activities at all 989 approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers directly from the JAMB Headquarters in Abuja. By utilizing advanced Microsoft and Digitech live camera technologies, the board aimed to eliminate malpractice and maintain the credibility of the certification process.
Professor Oloyede, in an earlier briefing, highlighted that the deployment of this technology was a major factor in the smooth conduct of the exam. The surveillance covered not only the examination hall but also the registration and verification areas, ensuring that candidates were who they claimed to be. This level of oversight has become a cornerstone of the board's effort to standardize testing across the nation's diverse geographical regions.
The use of these technologies is part of a multi-year strategy to digitize the entire admission experience. For the 2026 session, the focus was on ensuring that even centers in remote locations were brought up to the necessary technological standard. Students reported a generally positive experience with the testing equipment, suggesting that the board’s emphasis on center infrastructure is yielding results. The success of this monitoring initiative provides a blueprint for future examinations, potentially setting the stage for more advanced remote testing capabilities in the coming years.
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