JAMB to Introduce ‘Bring Your Own Device’ Option for UTME Candidates from 2027

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled plans to introduce a "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) option for candidates who will partake in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) beginning in 2027.

JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, announced the initiative during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja on Monday.

Explaining the proposed innovation, Oloyede said candidates would be permitted to use their personal devices to take the examination, while JAMB would deploy a specially configured flash drive to ensure the security of the testing environment and prevent examination malpractice.

According to him, the model is expected to reduce operational costs, simplify examination administration and address concerns frequently raised by candidates about computer malfunctions during the test.

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He noted that the move is part of efforts to make the examination process more convenient without compromising its credibility and integrity.

The registrar also disclosed that the board is working on additional technological innovations scheduled for rollout by 2027 to further enhance the conduct of its examinations.

Meanwhile, Oloyede announced that Jesudunsin Owoeye from Ekiti State emerged as the highest scorer in the 2026 UTME after securing 372 out of a maximum 400 marks. Owoeye, who sat the examination in Ogun State, selected the University of Lagos as her first-choice institution to study Medicine and Surgery.

Although impressive, the score falls short of the 375 marks recorded by Chinedu Okeke of Anambra State, who topped the 2025 UTME ranking.

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Ikenna Enwere from Imo State placed second nationwide with a score of 370. Enwere, who wrote the examination in Lagos State, chose Nile University as his preferred institution to study Computer Science.

Ayomide Bamisile of Ondo State followed closely in third position with 369 marks. He selected the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), as his first choice to pursue a degree in Software Engineering.

The announcement reflects JAMB's continued drive to leverage technology in improving examination delivery while ensuring a more efficient and candidate-friendly testing experience.