The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examinations, JAMB said on Saturday that it is planning a “Bring Your Own Device” initiative for the Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examinations and the Direct Entry Examinations.
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Board, said this during the 2023 policy meeting at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja.
According to Oloyede, the plan would allow candidates to take the exams on their mobile phones. The JAMB chief stated that the board has continued to spend huge amounts of money on examinations, hence the need for the initiative.
The board said in Oloyede’s presentation, “On the way forward, we are looking at BOYD – the direction for JAMB Students to bring their telephones.” It reduces capital investment but does not improve digital literacy. A mobile examinational malpractice tribunal would be established to deal with the criminal aspect while institutions deal with the misconduct.
“On cybercrime, we plan to work with security operatives and relevant agencies, engaging the machinery and sponsoring them to tap into their knowledge of candidates.” Movement of some services to the registration portal to prevent extortion Open Book Examination to Discourage Cheating.
“Political will and concerted efforts with NIMC citizens to adopt a single identity for all to discourage impersonation.”
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