How to Locate Your 2026 JAMB CBT Centre Before Exam Day

Last Updated on 3 weeks ago by Haruna Ayuba

Your CBT centre name and full address are printed on your JAMB Examination Slip — that is the only official source. You cannot know your centre from registration alone. This guide shows you exactly how to find your centre, confirm it is still active, and physically locate it before April 16.

Key Highlights

• Your exam centre is only revealed on your printed Examination Slip — not during registration
• JAMB delisted over 20 CBT centres after the March mock exam — candidates must confirm their centre is still active
• There are 884 accredited JAMB CBT centres across Nigeria for the 2026 UTME
• The official slip printing portal is https://slipsprinting.jamb.gov.ng/main-examination
• The main UTME runs from April 16 to April 25, 2026
• You cannot request a change of centre — JAMB assigns it and it is final

Why Your Centre Is Not Shown During Registration

Many candidates expect to see their CBT centre immediately after they register. That is not how it works.

JAMB automatically assigns CBT centres based on candidate data after registration closes, because centres are allocated based on capacity, candidates are distributed across multiple exam days, and logistics and security planning must be finalised. Exam centre details are confirmed on the examination slip, which JAMB releases a few days before the UTME begins.

Your exam town comes first — during registration, candidates select a preferred examination town. The exact venue is confirmed later on your examination slip. Only officially assigned CBT locations are used, and you must not rely on agents claiming they can change your centre.

Step 1 — Print Your Exam Slip to Reveal Your Centre

Your exam centre information is released through the JAMB examination slip printing portal. Once JAMB opens the slip printing portal, candidates can log in and see their CBT centre name, full address, exam date, and reporting time.

To print your slip:

• Visit https://slipsprinting.jamb.gov.ng/PrintExaminationSlip
• Enter your JAMB Registration Number, Email Address, or Phone Number
• Click “Print Examination Slip”
• Print at least two copies in colour

You will find details about your exam centre, date, time, subject combination, and registration number on your slip.

Step 2 — Confirm Your Centre Has Not Been Delisted

This step is critical for 2026 and cannot be skipped.

After the March 28 mock examination, JAMB delisted 20 CBT centres over technical inaccuracies that affected the examination in parts of the country. Ahead of the 2026 UTME, JAMB created 1,000 examination centres nationwide, up from fewer than 800 in 2025, to improve access and logistics for candidates. However, the delisting after the mock means some candidates may have been reassigned to new venues.

Candidates must confirm that their centres are not among those affected. Log on to the JAMB website, confirm your centre’s status, and if anything has changed, note every detail of your new assignment.

Do this by reprinting your slip today at https://slipsprinting.jamb.gov.ng/main-examination and checking whether the centre details on your slip match what you previously saw. If your centre has changed, your new assignment will appear on the freshly reprinted slip.

Step 3 — Search the Centre on Google Maps

Once you have your centre name and full address from your slip, the next step is to find it on a map before exam day.

Search the CBT centre on Google Maps to understand the route and travel time. If the centre is nearby, try to locate it a day before the exam to avoid confusion.

When searching on Google Maps:

• Use the full centre name exactly as it appears on your slip
• If the name does not return accurate results, search the address instead
• Note the bus stops, landmarks, or road junctions near the centre
• Check travel time from your home at the same time of day you will travel on exam day — morning traffic is different from afternoon

Step 4 — Visit the Centre in Person Before Exam Day

Visit the centre a day before to locate it physically, especially if it is outside your local government area. This is not optional advice — it is one of the most important things you can do.

Showing up at an unfamiliar location for the first time on exam morning, while anxious and under time pressure, is a recipe for disaster. A physical visit the day before means you already know:

• The exact gate or entrance to use
• How long the journey actually takes
• Where to wait or sit before entry
• Which bus, keke, or okada route gets you there fastest

Do not wait until the morning of your examination to find your centre.

What to Do If Your Name Is Not on the Centre List

If your name is not on the centre list on exam day, double-check that you are at the correct centre by looking at your printed examination slip. Show your slip and valid ID to the supervisor as proof of your assignment.

If the issue is not resolved at the gate, remain calm and ask to speak with the centre coordinator. Do not leave the premises before getting a written acknowledgement of the problem, and raise a support ticket at jamb.gov.ng immediately after.

Important Warning on Centre Changes

Your mock exam centre may be different from your main UTME centre. Writing the mock in one centre does not guarantee that your main exam will be at the same location.

Do not assume your centre is the same as where you sat for the mock. Always verify using your current, freshly reprinted slip. The address on the slip is the only one that counts.

2026 UTME Exam Dates at a Glance

Event	Date
Slip Reprinting Begins	Thursday, April 9, 2026
UTME Examination Starts	Thursday, April 16, 2026
UTME Examination Ends	Saturday, April 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my CBT centre?

No, JAMB does not allow changes to exam centres or dates after they are assigned. Any changes required will be made by JAMB itself. If you believe there is an error in your centre assignment, visit a JAMB-accredited CBT centre for assistance.

What if my centre is very far from my home?

Plan your transport the day before. Your centre will be within the examination town you selected during registration. JAMB does not move candidates to a different town outside what they chose during registration. If the distance is significant, consider lodging close to the centre the night before your exam date.

How do I know if my centre was among those delisted?

Reprint your slip today and compare the centre details to what was on your previous slip. If your centre has changed, your new assignment will reflect on your current examination slip when you log into the JAMB portal.

Can I verify my centre without printing a slip?

You can also visit the official JAMB eFacility portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng, log in with your email and password, and access your examination slip from your dashboard. However, you must still print a physical copy to bring on exam day.

What if the Google Maps result for my centre is wrong?

Some newer or less prominent CBT centres may not appear accurately on Google Maps. In that case, use the full street address on your slip to search instead of the centre name. You can also ask a resident of the area for directions or call the centre directly if a contact number is available.

This article was published by CampusNinja.com.ng and last updated on April 9, 2026. Share this with every 2026 UTME candidate you know.

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