Nnamdi Azikiwe University Launches Proctored CBT Screening for Exceptional Underage Candidates

Nnamdi Azikiwe University has Launched Proctored CBT Screening for Exceptional Underage Candidates.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University has recorded another major milestone in its admission process with the successful launch and conclusion of a proctored Computer-Based Test (CBT) screening exercise for exceptional underage candidates who scored 80 per cent and above (320 and above) in the recently concluded Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination and are seeking admission into the University for the 2026/2027 academic session.

In strict compliance with JAMB guidelines mandating that underaged candidates be assessed through four different metrics, including the University’s screening assessment, the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Management Information and Communication Technology Unit (MICTU), under the directive of the Vice-Chancellor, developed and deployed a secure proctored CBT platform for the screening exercise, supervised by the candidates’ chosen first-choice university.

The innovative screening exercise was conducted seamlessly through the University’s digital CBT platform under strict supervision and real-time monitoring by the Admissions Unit and MICTU teams, demonstrating the institution’s commitment to technological innovation, transparency, and excellence in admissions administration.

In line with globally accepted innovations and CBT best practices, the Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyahie, approved the screening format for the exceptional candidates. The approach was designed to reduce financial burdens on candidates and parents, enhance accessibility, guarantee candidate safety, and align the University’s admission processes with international and national digital assessment standards.

The screening exercise was supervised by the Deputy Registrar in charge of Admissions, Mrs Ogonna Nwaokeke, who represented the Registrar, Dr Chinenye Okeke, and the Director of MICTU, Prof. Ikechukwu Onyenwe, who ensured strict adherence to the University’s admission standards and the integrity of the entire process.

The proctored CBT platform enabled real-time supervision of candidates, live monitoring, instant scoring, and enhanced examination security, making the screening process highly efficient, transparent, and credible.

Beyond its efficiency, the adoption of proctored CBT examinations presents enormous benefits in a physically challenging environment like Nigeria, where issues such as transportation difficulties, security concerns, long-distance travel, and infrastructural limitations often affect candidates during nationwide examinations. This model significantly reduces stress on candidates and parents while promoting safer and more inclusive participation. It also encourages a hybrid model in which close candidates can participate in person, while those challenged by long distances can participate virtually.

Importantly, the system also creates opportunities for physically challenged candidates and individuals with special needs by enabling more flexible, technology-driven assessment options that reduce mobility barriers and improve access to quality education. The initiative further supports environmental sustainability by reducing unnecessary travel and logistical demands associated with conventional large-scale examination processes.

This landmark achievement further reflects Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s determination to entrench merit, innovation, accessibility, and global best practices in its admission process, befitting its growing reputation as the “University of the Moment.”

Recommended Articles: