JAMB CBT Approved Centres in Yobe State 2027/2028

By JAMB2027 September 2, 2026 BLOG, JAMB CBT Centres, JAMB Class 2027 0 Comments

Are you looking for JAMB accredited CBT centres in Yobe State for the 2027 UTME? Below is a list of JAMB CBT examination and registration centres in Yobe State, including their towns and available centre locations.

Candidates preparing for the 2027 JAMB examination should carefully check their JAMB examination slip for their assigned centre, date and time. The list below is useful for identifying the locations of CBT centres across major towns in Yobe State.

JAMB CBT Centres in Yobe State 2027

According to the supplied centre list, there are 12 JAMB CBT centres in Yobe State, distributed across five towns: Damaturu, Gashua, Geidam, Nguru and Potiskum.

Empirical Distribution of JAMB CBT Centres in Yobe State

To determine how the 12 centres are distributed across the towns, the percentage for each town is calculated using:

Percentage Distribution = (Number of CBT Centres in Town ÷ Total Number of CBT Centres) × 100

Town	Number of Centres	Percentage
Damaturu	5	41.67%
Gashua	1	8.33%
Geidam	1	8.33%
Nguru	2	16.67%
Potiskum	3	25.00%
Total	12	100%

Since the total number of centres is 12:

What the Distribution Shows

The data shows that Damaturu has the highest concentration of JAMB CBT centres in Yobe State, accounting for 5 out of the 12 listed centres, or 41.67% of the total.

Potiskum follows with 3 centres, representing 25.00%, while Nguru has 2 centres, representing 16.67%.

Gashua and Geidam each have one listed centre, giving each town 8.33% of the total.

Together, Damaturu and Potiskum account for 8 of the 12 centres, or 66.67% of the centres in the supplied list. This indicates that the largest share of the listed CBT capacity is concentrated in these two towns.

The average number of centres across the five towns is:

Average = Total Centres ÷ Number of Towns

Average = 12 ÷ 5 = 2.4 centres per town

This average is only a statistical measure of the supplied list; it does not mean every town is expected to have 2.4 physical centres.

Full List of 12 JAMB CBT Centres in Yobe State

S/N	Town	JAMB CBT Centre
1	Damaturu	JAMB State Office, Damaturu, Yobe State (Registration Only)
2	Damaturu	Yobe State University, Library, KM 7, Gujba Road, P.M.B 1144, Damaturu, Yobe State
3	Damaturu	Federal Polytechnic, Maiduguri Road, Damaturu, Yobe State
4	Damaturu	Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery Ibrahim Gaidam ICT, Opposite State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu
5	Damaturu	Computer Mega Lab, Yobe State University, KM 7, Gujba Road, Damaturu, Yobe State
6	Gashua	Federal University Gashua, Nguru Road, P.M.B 1005, Gashua, Yobe State
7	Geidam	Mai Idriss Aloma Polytechnic Geidam, Along Gashua Road, Geidam, Yobe State
8	Nguru	Isah Nguru Ventures, Mai Mustapha Street Eastern Bye Pass, Centre 1, Nguru, Yobe State
9	Nguru	Isah Nguru Ventures, Mai Mustapha Street Eastern Bye Pass, Centre 2, Nguru, Yobe State
10	Potiskum	Federal College of Education (Technical), Virtual Library, Mohammed Idrissa Way, Potiskum, Yobe State
11	Potiskum	Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum, Centre 2, E-Exam Centre, Mohammed Idrissa Way, Potiskum, Yobe State
12	Potiskum	E-Exams Centre III, Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum, Yobe State

JAMB CBT Centres in Damaturu

Damaturu has five centres, making it the town with the largest number of centres in the supplied Yobe State list.

The listed locations include Yobe State University, Federal Polytechnic, Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery, and Computer Mega Lab at Yobe State University.

The JAMB State Office in Damaturu is specifically identified as “Registration Only.” Therefore, candidates should not automatically assume that this location is an examination venue.

Damaturu Centres

JAMB State Office, Damaturu — Registration Only
Yobe State University Library, KM 7, Gujba Road
Federal Polytechnic, Maiduguri Road
Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery Ibrahim Gaidam ICT
Computer Mega Lab, Yobe State University

JAMB CBT Centre in Gashua

Gashua has one centre, accounting for 8.33% of the 12 listed centres.

The centre is located at:

Federal University Gashua, Nguru Road, P.M.B 1005, Gashua, Yobe State.

JAMB CBT Centre in Geidam

Geidam also has one listed centre, representing 8.33% of the total.

The centre is:

Mai Idriss Aloma Polytechnic Geidam, Along Gashua Road, Geidam, Yobe State.

JAMB CBT Centres in Nguru

Nguru has two listed CBT centres, both associated with Isah Nguru Ventures.

Nguru Centres

Isah Nguru Ventures — Centre 1, Mai Mustapha Street, Eastern Bye Pass, Nguru
Isah Nguru Ventures — Centre 2, Mai Mustapha Street, Eastern Bye Pass, Nguru

The two centres account for 16.67% of all centres in the supplied list.

JAMB CBT Centres in Potiskum

Potiskum has three listed centres, representing 25.00% of the total centres in Yobe State.

All three entries are associated with the Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum.

Potiskum Centres

Federal College of Education (Technical), Virtual Library, Mohammed Idrissa Way
Federal College of Education (Technical), Centre 2, E-Exam Centre
E-Exams Centre III, Federal College of Education (Technical)

How Many JAMB CBT Centres Are in Yobe State?

Based on the supplied list, there are 12 JAMB CBT centre entries in Yobe State for 2026.

They are distributed as follows:

Damaturu — 5 centres
Gashua — 1 centre
Geidam — 1 centre
Nguru — 2 centres
Potiskum — 3 centres

Therefore:

5 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 12 centres

Which Town Has the Most JAMB CBT Centres in Yobe State?

Based on the supplied data, Damaturu has the highest number of listed JAMB CBT centres, with 5 centres.

Its share is:

5 ÷ 12 × 100 = 41.67%

Potiskum is second with 3 centres, while Nguru has 2.

Important Information for JAMB Candidates in Yobe State

Candidates should distinguish between a JAMB registration centre and an examination CBT centre. The supplied list specifically identifies the JAMB State Office in Damaturu as “Registration Only.”

For the actual UTME examination, candidates should rely on the official examination details assigned to them by JAMB, particularly the examination slip showing their designated centre, date and time.

Do not assume that the closest centre in this list is automatically the centre where you will write your examination.

How to Locate Your JAMB CBT Centre

Before travelling to your examination centre, candidates should:

Print or access their JAMB examination slip.
Check the exact name and address of the assigned CBT centre.
Confirm the examination date and scheduled time.
Plan the journey to the centre in advance.
If possible, visit or identify the location before examination day.
Allow sufficient travelling time, especially for candidates coming from outside the town.
Follow all instructions provided by JAMB concerning examination-day requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many JAMB CBT centres are in Yobe State in 2027?

There are 12 centres in the supplied 2026 Yobe State list.

Which town has the highest number of JAMB CBT centres in Yobe State?

Damaturu has the highest number, with 5 centres, representing 41.67% of the total.

How many JAMB CBT centres are in Potiskum?

The supplied list contains 3 CBT centre entries in Potiskum, all associated with the Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum.

How many JAMB CBT centres are in Nguru?

There are 2 listed centres in Nguru, both operated under Isah Nguru Ventures.

Is the JAMB State Office in Damaturu an examination centre?

The supplied data explicitly describes the JAMB State Office, Damaturu as “Registration Only.” Candidates should therefore not treat it as an examination venue unless their official JAMB information says otherwise.

Does the list mean I can choose any of these centres for my UTME?

No. Being listed as a CBT centre does not necessarily mean a candidate can freely select it after registration. Candidates should check the centre assigned to them by JAMB on their official examination details.

What should I do if my examination centre is different from the nearest centre?

Use the centre stated on your official JAMB examination slip. The nearest centre in this list is not necessarily the centre assigned to you.

Conclusion

The supplied 2026 Yobe State list contains 12 JAMB CBT centre entries across five towns: Damaturu, Gashua, Geidam, Nguru and Potiskum.

Damaturu has the largest concentration with 5 centres (41.67%), followed by Potiskum with 3 centres (25.00%) and Nguru with 2 centres (16.67%). Gashua and Geidam each have one listed centre.

For candidates preparing for the 2027 UTME, the list provides a useful overview of CBT locations in Yobe State. However, candidates should always confirm their personally assigned examination centre, date and time from their official JAMB examination details before travelling.

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