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JAMB 2020: Why You Must Locate Your CBT Centre Before Exam Day

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

March 10, 2020

One of the worst things that can happen to a well-prepared candidate on JAMB exam morning is arriving late or missing the exam entirely because they could not locate their assigned CBT centre on time. With JAMB expanding examination towns this year, locating your centre before your exam day is an essential part of your preparation.

JAMB Exam 2020: Candidates Should Locate Their Centres Before Exam Day

How to Locate Your CBT Centre Without Stress

  • Reprint Your Slip Before March 14: Make sure you have printed your 2020 JAMB Examination Slip showing your specific CBT centre address, date, and session time.
  • Visit the Centre Ahead of Time: Do not wait until 6:00 am on your exam morning to start asking bus conductors where your centre is located. Take a trip to the centre (with a parent or guardian if it is in an unfamiliar area) a day or two before your exam so you know the exact route and travel time.
  • Use Google Maps & Local Landmarks: Look up the exact CBT centre address on Google Maps and ask reliable residents in that neighbourhood to confirm the building's landmarks.

Eliminating travel anxiety beforehand allows you to walk into the examination hall calm and focused. While preparing your logistics, keep practicing full timed tests on the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Aisha Danjuma

Mar 10, 2020

My dad and I went to check my centre in Kubwa yesterday and discovered there are two schools with similar names in different phases! Going early really saved me.

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Anthony from Mentra

Mar 10, 2020

That is a classic example of why pre-visiting your centre is a lifesaver, Aisha! Kudos to you and your dad for checking ahead.

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