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title: "What Happens If the CBT System Malfunctions? Will Candidates Be Reposted?"
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# What Happens If the CBT System Malfunctions? Will Candidates Be Reposted?

What Happens If the CBT System Malfunctions? Will Candidates Be Reposted?: A [2027 UTME](https://examloaded.com/) candidate, **Michael Faraday**, has raised a valid concern:

> “If the system of a centre is malfunctioning, will the candidates writing at that centre be reposted?”
![What Happens If the CBT System Malfunctions? Will Candidates Be Reposted?](https://examloaded.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/What-Happens-If-the-CBT-System-Malfunctions-Will-Candidates-Be-Reposted-300x198.webp)What Happens If the CBT System Malfunctions? Will Candidates Be Reposted?
This is an [important](/important-items-to-take-along-for-jamb-utme/) question — especially with recent reports of technical issues at some [CBT centres.](/jamb-cbt-centres-for-utme-de-in-nigeria/)

## Here’s What JAMB Says

If a system fails or a **CBT centre experiences major technical breakdowns**, **JAMB will not abandon the candidates**. Instead, the Board will take one of the following steps:

- **Reschedule the exam** for affected candidates
- **Reassign them to another functional centre**, depending on the severity of the issue

In both cases, JAMB will inform candidates of the **new date, time, or venue** through their registered email or by SMS.

## What Counts as a “Major” System Failure?

- Power outage that cannot be restored
- Network/server failure affecting most systems
- Inability to complete biometric verification
- Candidates not able to start the exam at all

Minor delays (e.g. 30-minute login wait, one or two faulty systems) **do not qualify** for rescheduling, as JAMB officials are trained to resolve such issues quickly on-site.

## What Should Candidates Do If This Happens?

- **Remain calm** and follow the instructions of the centre supervisor
- **Do not leave** the centre unless instructed
- **Report your experience** through official JAMB channels if you’re not rescheduled immediately

## Final Note

While system failures are rare, [JAMB](https://www.jamb.gov.ng/) has emergency protocols in place to ensure **no candidate is unfairly affected**. If your centre faces serious challenges, rest assured you will not be forgotten — **JAMB will reschedule or relocate you appropriately**.

Good luck to Michael and every other candidate writing this week!