Assessing E-Examination By The Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board (JAMB) For Enhanced Human Capital Development In Nigeria

Abstract

The use of electronic examinations (E examinations) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria signifies a substantial transition towards using technology to improve educational evaluation and human capital advancement. Since its shift to computer-based testing (CBT) in 2015, JAMB's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. This study evaluates the impact of E examinations on the advancement of human capital development in Nigeria, concentrating on the concerns, effects, obstacles, and enhancement measures related to the implementation of JAMB. The research utilises a mixed methods approach, integrating primary data from surveys and interviews with JAMB officials, UTME candidates, and stakeholders, as well as an analysis of secondary sources. The research underscores the necessity for strategic measures, such as improving CBT centres, augmenting broadband infrastructure, executing nationwide awareness initiatives, and reinforcing policy enforcement. Rooted in Human Capital Theory, the study emphasises the significance of reliable assessments in promoting skill enhancement and economic output. Recommendations underscore the need to rectify infrastructural deficiencies and enhance stakeholder participation to optimise E-examinations for national advancement. By addressing current deficiencies, JAMB can improve the integrity and inclusiveness of its evaluation system, hence advancing Nigeria's human capital development objectives.