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JAMB CBT Centres Accreditation And Registration Requirements

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JAMB CBT Centers Accreditation & Registration Requirements

The accreditation and Registration Requirements for Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) CBT Centers [For All Private and Public Centers].

JAMB CBT Centers Accreditation & Registration Requirements.

This is to notify all JAMB CBT Center Owners that the Joint Admission Matriculation Board, JAMB, has issued the Accreditation and Registration Requirements and Guidelines for both new and current operators in preparation for the UTME/DE Examinations.

All CBT Centers owners who wishes to enroll their centers for the upcoming UTME Examinations are to download the respective documents, fill, sign and submit to any JAMB Nearest Office.

JAMB CBT Centers Accreditation Requirements

A. Network Cable for Biometric Verification

✓ A single NETWORK CABLE to connect biometric verification system (point) to Server Room
✓ All biometric verifications (before & after examination) would now be captured real-time by JAMB Examination Delivery Server
✓ No show should have his/her biometrics & picture freshly captured at the Centre
✓ Use of STAR TOPOLOGY for LAN for easy troubleshooting and system.

B. Recommended Examination Sessions Per Day

✓ Every CBT Centre must have capacity to hold 4 examination sessions per day
✓ The fourth session would be used as reserve session provided for rescue services

C. Subsisting Accreditation Requirements

✓ All CCTV Systems must be wired. No more wireless CCTV Systems
✓ CCTV cameras must cover all areas about examination:

  • verification area
  • Holding room
  • work ways (if any)
  • examination hall,
  • Server room
  • Entrance & exit doors

✓ Holding Rooms must be in good proximity to the examination hall & must be adequately sized
✓ Make-shift CBT centres are NOT allowed; all centres must therefore be dedicated CBT centres that are used and maintained as such all year round
✓ 100 Access codes to each Centre & monitored
✓ Opening of a minimum 10 access point out 100 for each Centre
✓ All centres must be within MTN or AIRTEL network coverage
✓ All Centre networks must be powered by Switches. No hubs allowed
✓ Centres are strongly advised to use static IP addresses rather than Dynamic IP Addressing
✓ Conveniences both within the Examination hall and waiting areas
✓ Their must be no flying cables. All cables MUST be trunked.

JAMB CBT Centers Registration Requirements

A. Mapping of NIMC Enrolment Centres

✓ NIMC enrolment centres mapped with CBT Centres to attend to candidates who may come for UTME/DE registration but do not yet have NIN
✓  JAMB would provide transportation to such candidates to and fro the mapped NIMC enrolment centre at no cost to the candidates
✓ 20 access codes to each Centre & monitored
✓ Opening of a minimum 10 access point out 20 for each Centre
✓ No more scanning of Picture. All pictures will be captured live through USB cameras
✓ All registration points must have dual screens each facing the operator and candidate. Candidates must be able to review their data before submission
✓ Candidate must preview registration before submission
✓ Every Centre must open NOT less than 10 registration points
✓ All registrations require biometric fingerprint authentication to print first copy of registration slip
✓ Use Futronics FS80H Fingerprint Scanner
✓ LED table top lights must be provided for bright pictures.

JAMB COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT) CENTRE REQUIREMENTS

1) 250 functional Desktop Computer systems or laptops with 10% (i.e 25) backups.
2) 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.

3) Minimum 15 inches flat screen Computer monitor for desktop or 17 inches for laptop.
4) The computer systems must be connected to a robust computer server with a capacity to carry 250 systems concurrently.
5) All the computer systems must be linked together on Cable Local Area Network topology (LAN). (Wireless Computer connection is not allowed).
6) Adequate security and minimum of five (5) technical personnel and one network engineer.
7) 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.
8) The centre must be adequately fenced.
9) Provision must be made for a holding room or reception facility e.g canopy with chairs, etc.
10) The centre must not be in shared premises such as cinema hall, shopping mall, market, etc.
11) Availability of adequate and functional air-conditioners and lighting.
12) Provision of up to date Antivirus and all the systems must be virus free.
13) Minimum of Windows 7 or higher version of windows operating system.
14) Availability of prescribed CCTV network with IP Cameras for monitoring (see the attached specifications)
15) Network coverage: There must be strong MTN or AIRTEL signal at the location of the centre.
16) There must be sufficient number of Wall Clocks that will be visible to all candidates in the hall as candidates would no longer be allowed to bring in Wrist Watches to the examination hall.
17) Every proposed CBT centre will download the application form, requirements and guidelines from the website of JAMB (www.jamb.gov.ng), complete the form and submit it with the required documents at the JAMB office in the State where the centre is located.
18) Exposed or flying cables are not allowed in the examination hall; all cables must therefore be trunked.
19) Make-shift CBT centres are not allowed; all centres must therefore be dedicated CBT centres that are used and maintained as such all year round.
20) The CCTV must be cabled; no wireless CCTV will be allowed.
21) The JAMB Custom Browser must be downloaded from the website of JAMB (www.jamb.gov.ng) and installed on every system in the centre prior to inspection.
22) Each CBT centre must pre-register three (3) officials who will be permitted to go into the examination hall/rooms in the course of the examination.
23) After adequate inspection and accreditation, the centre would be required to abide by all regulations stipulated by the Board for CBT centres.
These include, but not limited to:
a. Mandatory download and installation of the JAMB Custom Browser on all the systems at the centre.
b. Effective coverage of the Examination Area (Examination halls/rooms) by the signal Jammer. CBT centres with halls/rooms outside the effective radius of the signal Jammer will not be tolerated.
c. Any centre without strong and stable MTN or Airtel coverage will not be used.
d. During the examination, no one is allowed to enter the centre with prohibited items such as:
i. Wrist watch;
ii. Electronic device;
iii. Any type of pen or biro.
e. When examination is in session, communication signals from, into and around the examination centre shall be restricted through the use of electronic signal Jammer.

What To Know About JAMB CCTV System

Introduction:

The conduct of JAMB exam yearly requires tighter security. CCTV cameras will be installed to increase center security and prevention of malpractices during the conduct of the exam.

JAMB is desirous of implementing a CCTV network to perform the following tasks
1. Live recording of activities in and around the center
2. Remote live viewing on Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
3. Live remote viewing of activities recorded (playback) on the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) of the center
4. Ability to store recordings locally in each location for more than 1 month
Through the VPN network, JAMB will be able to access any center of choice for live remote viewing (preferably through browser), video or picture playback and download.

Technology Context

There are 2 major types of DVR/Cameras in the market.
a) DVR with IP Cameras and
b) DVR with analog cameras
Due to the higher cost of IP CCTV cameras, the DVR can be implemented with analog cameras. What is majorly required is the Network capability of the DVR to enable remote access through RJ45 port. (Wireless DVRs are not advised).

System Requirements for each center

Each center is expected to acquire the following specification of CCTV devices

1. Digital Video Recorder

a. Playback through local software
b. Remote Playback through Wired Network
c. Standard search and navigation controls
d. Playback with DVR App or standard browser access
e. H.264 minimum video compression technology.
f. DVR/HVR/NVR 3 in 1 functionality required
g. P2P Remote live viewing on Smartphone, tablet or PC via easy to use App or browser
h. Smart search function with easy playback
i. Minimum 8 Channel 720P High resolution day/night camera capable
j. Support motion detection
k. Support email alerts
l. Pre-installed minimum of 1 TB SATA Hard drive or higher
m. Flexible display port with VGA and HDMI output
n. USB Mouse for local access
o. IR Remote control
p. Password functionality for DVR Access
q. RJ45 Network port required for
r. Capability for Live IP configuration
s. Image or video export to USB media device e.g. USB Drive.
t. Active noise filtering and voice recording

2. Camera Specification

a. Weather proof Indoor and Outdoor cameras
b. True Daylight and Night monitoring capability with minimum 66 Ft IR Range (IP66)
c. IR Night vision LED cameras
d. Minimum video standards: PAL (50f/s) and NTSC (60 f/s)
e. Separate power adapters for cameras
f. High resolution CMOS sensor
g. Minimum 1500 TVL
h. IP Cameras at a marginally higher price acceptable.

3. User manual (DVR and Camera)

4. Power specification

a. 12 Volt DVR with minimum 3000mA adapter
b. 12 Volt Cameras with minimum 2000mA adapter
c. Maximum of 4 Cameras per 2000mA power adapter
d. Maximum of 8 Cameras per 3000mA power adapter
5. Camera should have voice recording capabilities

CCTV Installation

1. Each CCTV system will require the DVR be installed in the Server room or any secure/restricted access room.
2. Maximum length of wiring for each camera must not exceed 150Ft for video power camera cables (allin-one pre-made length)
3. High quality BNC Female camera adapter
4. For internal cameras, dome or sectional cameras can be used.
5. For external cameras, bullet /outdoor cameras will be used.
6. Independent backup power to be provided for CCTV system
7. Camera installation must be on ceiling at all times with no visible cabling.
8. All cameras must be out of physical reach of all staff and candidates.
9. Power distribution boxes are required for powering the CCTV cameras. Direct connection to power supply adaptor not advised.

Coverage Areas

Each Camera system must cover the following areas
1. Entry door (from the inside)
2. Exit door (from the inside)
3. Cross-sectional coverage for examination rooms
4. External building (including front doors)
5. If in proximity, Biometric verification area.
6. Candidate’s waiting area/lobby
7. Server room.

Support and Maintenance

1. Each CCTV installation must be supported/performed by a trained CCTV engineer.
All video loss on any camera must be reported immediately to the installer

NOTE: If your center met the above specified Accreditation and Registration Requirements kindly proceed to download the JAMB CBT Centers Application Form & Accreditation Exercise Guide.

Good-luck!!!

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