JAMB Suspends Exam Town Selection For Ekiti UTME Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the selection of examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Ekiti State.

JAMB, in a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Tuesday, said the suspension has become necessary to enable the board to restructure the examination towns to ensure closer proximity to candidates, thereby easing transportation challenges on examination days when centres are assigned.

Benjamin said candidates are normally allowed to select examination towns of their choice, particularly those closest to their locations.

He, however, noted that the board detected certain structural anomalies in the configuration of examination towns in the state, necessitating urgent adjustments in the interest of candidates.

“Consequently, candidates will be unable to select any examination town in Ekiti State while the adjustment process is ongoing. This process is expected to be concluded shortly,” the Board said in the statement.

“The Board regrets any inconvenience this temporary measure may cause candidates wishing to select examination towns in the ongoing registration exercise in Ekiti State. As a matter of practice, JAMB continuously monitors its operations and promptly addresses challenges reported by candidates,” it added.

JAMB said it remains committed to making necessary improvements to its processes to ensure that all candidates are treated with dignity and respect.