The Computer-Based Test Centres Proprietors Association of Nigeria has raised concerns over the N700 service charge paid to centres for registering candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, describing the fee as “grossly inadequate” in the face of rising operational costs.
Speaking with The PUNCH on Monday, the association’s president, Austin Ohaekelem, said the amount does not sufficiently cover the increasing expenses faced by accredited CBT centres across the country.
His comments came shortly after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announced the disbursement of N1.57 billion to accredited CBT centres that participated in the 2026 UTME registration exercise.
In a statement released on Monday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, explained that the payment represents the N700 registration service charge collected from candidates on behalf of CBT centres.
According to the board, the funds are remitted weekly alongside ePIN registration charges to centres that facilitate the UTME registration process.
The bulletin stated:
“In line with this arrangement, the Board has remitted a total sum of N1,570,671,200 to the CBT centres that participated in the 2026 UTME registration exercise.”
Despite the large total disbursement, CBT centre operators argue that the N700 per candidate fee is too small to offset the cost of internet services, electricity, staff wages, equipment maintenance, and logistics, calling for a review of the charge.
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