Have you ever wanted to own and operate a JAMB Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre? If yes, see the requirements needed to achieve it.

Picture of a typical CBT Centre - Prototype

Existing and intending CBT Centres should follow these strict guidelines from JAMB.

• 250 functional Desktop Computer systems or laptops with 10% (i.e 25) backups.
• Provision of individual cubicle with minimum length of 26 inches, breadth of 18 inches and height of 18 inches and appropriate seat for each system.
  
• Minimum 15 inches flat screen Computer monitor for desktop or 17 inches for laptop.
• The computer systems must be connected to a robust computer server with a capacity to carry 250 systems concurrently.
• All the computer systems must be linked together on Cable Local Area Network topology (LAN). (Wireless Computer connection is not allowed).
• Adequate security and minimum of five (5) technical personnel and one network engineer
• Availability of back-up power supply (power generating set of minimum 40kva for a centre with 250 systems; 60 kva for 350 systems and 100kva for above 350 systems) and UPS/ inverters that can carry all systems for a minimum of two (2) hours.
• —  The centre must be adequately fenced.
• Provision must be made for a holding room or reception facility e.g canopy with chairs, etc.
• —The centre must not be in shared premises such as cinema hall, shopping mall, market, etc.
• —Availability of adequate and functional air-conditioners and lighting.
• Provision of up to date Antivirus and all the systems must be virus free.
• Minimum of Windows 7 or higher version of windows operating system.
• IP Camera (CCTV) is compulsory for all CBT centers (Specification to be given by JAMB).