Many candidates scheduled to sit for the 2026 mock unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME) were left stranded on Saturday after a technical failure disrupted the exercise nationwide.
The exam, organised by the Joint Admissions and
Matriculation Board (JAMB), failed to commence several hours after candidates
arrived at designated computer-based test (CBT) centres.
Many candidates reportedly arrived by 6am at various
locations, but the examination did not begin until 1:30pm, which triggered
frustration among parents and students.
The development happened days after JAMB warned that
candidates who fail to show up after indicating interest would be sanctioned,
noting that this would deprive other candidates of the chance to participate in
the exercise.
The incident has sparked widespread concern, outbursts, and
backlash among Nigerians, particularly on social media.
Folosele Leye, an X user, said the CBT centre used during
the mock exam of his daughter had poor network connectivity.
“Living Stone CBT Centre, Akobo, Ibadan, where my daughter
was posted for her UTME mock exam. The network and computer systems were very
poor, making it difficult for students to take their exams in both batches,”
Leye wrote.
Chiboi, another social media user, said the situation is
frustrating, said the technical failures and poor coordination heighten stress
levels for candidates.
See tweets below.
This is frustrating but, sadly, not surprising. UTME is supposed to test readiness, not patience.
— kie 🇺🇸🇳🇬 (@mr_chiboi) March 29, 2026
Technical glitches and poor coordination don’t just waste time, they increase stress for students who are already under pressure. It also raises the bigger question: if a mock exam… https://t.co/gT7htRqjry
Technical glitches have officially become part of national life. UTME included.
— Dozie (@DozieOfficial1) March 29, 2026
JAMB keeps repeating the same server glitches year after year like it's a tradition. If they can't even handle a simple mock exam without stranding thousands of kids for hours, how are we trusting them with the real UTME that determines futures? Maybe it's time to scrap this CBT…
— Affiliate_stanley (@Stanleyade01) March 29, 2026
@JAMBHQ , please endeavour to address the issues raised by candidates before the main UTME exams . I mean, we all paid for this .
— Gelatinium (@Dannycruz0011) March 29, 2026
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Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayam expressing dissatisfaction with Living Stone CBT Centre, Akobo, Ibadan, where my daughter was posted for her UTME mock exam. The network and computer systems were very poor, making it difficult for students to take their exams in both batches.
— Folowosele Leye (@FolowoseleLeye) March 28, 2026
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