Playing Catch-Up to JAMB UTME Computer-Based Testing

Those who play catch-up often times fail to effectively catch up. JAMB already signaled its intention to conduct Computer- Based Exams (also referred to as e-Testing) from as early as 2010 because of the obvious benefits of the method in reducing or eliminating cheating, reduction of delivery time-frame for results and reduction in exam delivery costs amongst logistic and other benefits. Despite facing opposition and several challenges, the examination body has been able to partly fulfill its goal of conducting CBT exams in 2013 and is on course towards full-CBT adoption by 2015!

Some nay sayers are going to be sitting and watching how things go, full of skepticism and being masters of negative criticism and seers of challenges. Just as many were skeptical when Noah was building the ark and ended up begging to be let in when the rain will not stop, a good number of schools may end up scrambling for damage control only after their students have experienced mass failure in the JAMB UTME.

Based on a comparison of performance results, students who sat for the JAMB UTME CBT in 2013 generally had better results than those who took the old-style Paper-Based Exam. That in itself alone has generated a lot of excitement with a lot more students poised to register for the JAMB UTME CBT option due the attraction of better results.

However, expectations without foundations often lead to disappointments. Merely choosing JAMB UTME CBT option because others who sat for the option previously performed well, is no guarantee of success without adequate preparation. It is just like saying that there is money in Lagos, New York or London. It simply does not mean the money is literarily for picking on the streets of these major cities!

It should go without saying that the students confident enough to register for the JAMB UTME CBT option in 2013 knew they were adequately prepared and that was the key reason they had good results. That is why those who are all contemplating the JAMB UTME CBT option for the coming examination should either be prepared or start preparing now! 

Smart schools and smart students desirous of excellent JAMB UTME CBT results are already adopting EasiPREP CBT solution for examination preparation. EasiPREP CBT solutions allow students to prepare for Computer-Based Examinations like the JAMB UTME CBT by practicing with a databank of JAMB UTME, WAEC SSCE and NECO SSCE past questions covering over 13 subjects spread over 10 years in a simulated testing environment with actual timing and automated scoring at the end of each practice exercise! EasiPREP CBT offers the broadest preparation platform editions in Nigeria including the (1) Internet Edition for those who have access to internet and can access our website at www.easiprep.com, the (2) Personal Computer Edition for those who wish to install and use it on personal computers and laptops without having to use the internet and the (3) School Network Edition that can be used by students in the school computer laboratory network without need for internet! We also have the (4) Tablet Edition for tablets and smart phones running Android OS!

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JAMB increases CBT Centres to 256 for 2014/2015 Exam

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has designated 256 centres for the 2014/2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Computer Based Test (CBT) across the country.
Mr Fabian Benjamin, the board’s Head of Public Relations, made the disclosure in a telephone interview  on Monday in Lagos.
Benjamin said that the centres were increased from 56 in 2012/2013 to 256 for the forthcoming examination.
He said that the increase was made to accommodate the large number of candidates applying for the CBT.
“Application form is out; preparation for the technical aspect is in top gear and we are always ready.
“Centres that had hitches during the 2012/2013 examination will be corrected, while some may not be used.
“What we already have on ground is close to perfection,“ he said.
The board, in an earlier statement, had announced the commencement of the sale of the application forms for the 2014/2015 academic session UTME.
It advised qualified candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria that online registration would be on until March 14, 2014, while the website would be closed on March 25.
JAMB said that the examination would be conducted on April 5, 2014 for those writing the Paper Pencil Test (PPT) and Dual Based Test (DBT).
It said that the date for the Computer Based Test (CBT) would be announced later.
The board said that the examination centres of the candidates would depend on their chosen towns during online registration. (NAN)
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has designated 256 centres for the 2014/2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Computer Based Test (CBT) across the country.
Mr Fabian Benjamin, the board’s Head of Public Relations, made the disclosure in a telephone interview  on Monday in Lagos.
Benjamin said that the centres were increased from 56 in 2012/2013 to 256 for the forthcoming examination.
He said that the increase was made to accommodate the large number of candidates applying for the CBT.
“Application form is out; preparation for the technical aspect is in top gear and we are always ready.
“Centres that had hitches during the 2012/2013 examination will be corrected, while some may not be used.
“What we already have on ground is close to perfection,“ he said.
The board, in an earlier statement, had announced the commencement of the sale of the application forms for the 2014/2015 academic session UTME.
It advised qualified candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria that online registration would be on until March 14, 2014, while the website would be closed on March 25.
JAMB said that the examination would be conducted on April 5, 2014 for those writing the Paper Pencil Test (PPT) and Dual Based Test (DBT).
It said that the date for the Computer Based Test (CBT) would be announced later.
The board said that the examination centres of the candidates would depend on their chosen towns during online registration. (NAN)
Culled from Vanguard News at http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/jamb-increases-cbt-centres-256-20142015-exam/

JAMB UTME Becomes Computer-Based!

Starting from 2012, JAMB UTME is going to be Computer-Based!
In what seems to be an "about time" that JAMB took its cue from the numerous computer-based Post UTME examinations being conducted by Tertiary Institutions across the country, the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde has confirmed authoritatively and through various interviews granted to the media that JAMB UTME is going to be Computer-Based starting from the 2012 examination! The overall long-term goal  is to make the JAMB UTME become internet-based just like international examinations like the SAT and TOEFL. However, for logistic reasons and the fact that internet penetration and service level still leaves more to be desired in the country, the Board would commence with Computer-Based examination at computerized halls that have been established nationwide.
Some are already doubting the capacity and capability of JAMB to conduct Computer-Based Examinations nationwide by next year. However, one should understand that a tertiary institution like the University of Ilorin has already conducted Post UTME examination the CBT way with centers in Lagos and Ilorin and one or two more locations in the country. And that is just one institution. With the funding level of JAMB and the willingness of numerous private companies to partner in the delivery of test centers, the goal is not an impossible or improbable one for JAMB to achieve.
Some say how are public school students going to cope? Well, we should note that examination bodies in the country have no antecedents of with-holding such positive developments because of the lack of readiness of public school students or the less privileged. If such had been the case, the online examination registration and results-checking that have now become the hallmarks of practically every examination body in the country would still be in the idea stage!
Instead of contesting issues with JAMB, what sensible schools with foresight should be doing is preparing their students adequately for this new mode of examination. And sensible parents or guardians should be preparing their wards without waiting for some schools that may be dilly-dallying. Thankfully, EasiPREP provides a wide range of preparation options for the smart student, wise parent and sensible school. EasiPREP offers Online Internet-Based preparation, School Computer Lab-based preparation using the EasiPREP Network Edition software which doesn't require internet connection, Personal Computer/Laptop preparation with EasiPREP CBT software packaged in CD or download-able and Interactive Home DVD preparation using the EasiPREP DVD Edition that works most modern Home DVD Players! With EasiPREP, smart schools, parents and students are covered! Visit www.easiprep.com for more information.