JAMB Candidate Voices Displeasure Over Assigned Exam Centre and Early Morning Slot
A female candidate for the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has publicly expressed her dissatisfaction with the location and timing of her scheduled exam. The student, identified on TikTok as @bforbridget1, shared her exam notification slip on social media, highlighting concerns that have resonated with many netizens and fellow candidates.
Details of the Candidate's Exam Schedule
Upon printing her slip ahead of the UTME, which runs from April 16 to April 25, 2026, the candidate discovered she was posted to the Philadelphia Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre in Lagos. Her exam is set for April 17 at 6:30 am, a time she particularly lamented, stating, "Na the time vex me pass." She will be sitting for Use of English, Economics, Government, and Mathematics as part of her subject combination.
Online Reactions and Shared Experiences
The TikTok post quickly garnered attention, with numerous users sharing their own experiences and offering support. Comments ranged from empathy over similar early morning slots to discussions about subject choices and centre locations. For instance, one user noted, "Fine girl, mine is the same oo, same center, same date, same time ? .That time ehn," while another expressed relief, saying, "Hmm, see the way my heart raised God use my hand to do this exam and I use pass and get admission once." The outcry has highlighted common challenges faced by JAMB candidates, including logistical issues and last-minute schedule changes.
Background on JAMB's Exam Arrangements
In related news, JAMB recently announced adjustments to its exam schedule, introducing a new session structure just days before the nationwide tests began. According to updates on the board's official X page, candidates now sit in four daily sessions from Monday to Thursday, with session 1 running from 8:30 am to 10:30 am and session 2 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This change underscores the board's efforts to streamline the examination process, though it has also led to confusion and frustration among some candidates.
The candidate's experience serves as a reminder of the pressures and uncertainties surrounding high-stakes exams in Nigeria, sparking a broader conversation about exam logistics and candidate welfare.
