How to Locate Your JAMB 2025 CBT Centre Easily After Reprinting

As the 2025 UTME draws very close, candidates are now in the final stage of their preparation. After reprinting their JAMB slips, many candidates have seen the name and address of the CBT centre where they are expected to write their examination.

However, a common challenge many candidates face every year is how to locate their assigned CBT centre — especially when the address looks unfamiliar or confusing.

Some candidates have already started asking important questions like:

• How do I find my exam centre quickly?
• What if I don’t know the area at all?
• Should I visit before my exam day?
• What happens if I get lost on the day of my exam?

In this article, we will explain carefully, in very simple and clear words, how you can locate your JAMB CBT centre easily after reprinting your slip, and why doing it early can save you from last-minute stress or even missing your examination.

If you have already reprinted your slip but you are not sure where your centre is located, this guide is for you.

After reprinting your JAMB 2025 examination slip, the first important step is to read the full address of your CBT centre very carefully.

Do not rush.
Do not assume you already know the place based on the centre name alone.

Some candidates make the mistake of only looking at the name of the CBT centre without paying close attention to:

• The street name,
• The Local Government Area (LGA),
• The town or city stated on the slip.

Remember, there may be many centres with similar names in different parts of the same state.

For example, if your slip says:

“Victory CBT Centre, Agbowo, Ibadan,” and you mistakenly think it is the “Victory CBT Centre” in another area, you may end up going to the wrong place on your exam day — and miss your exam.

So, when you check your slip:

• Read both the centre name and the full address completely,
• Take note of the exact location given,
• Pay attention to any small details like nearby landmarks (if stated).

Knowing the complete and correct address is the very first step toward locating your centre successfully.

Use Online Tools to Find the Exact Location

Once you have checked the full address on your slip, the next step is to use simple online tools to find exactly where your CBT centre is located.

Today, technology has made it much easier to locate unfamiliar places.
You don’t have to guess or wait until exam morning to start asking for directions.

The easiest way to find your centre is by using:

• Google Search
• Google Maps

For example, after reading the address on your slip,
simply type the full centre name and address into Google Search.
If the centre is already registered online (as most CBT centres are),
you will see the exact location, reviews, photos, and sometimes even directions from your location to the centre.

You can also use Google Maps:

• Open the Google Maps app on your phone or go to maps.google.com,
• Type the name of your CBT centre carefully,
• It will show you the nearest route, estimated time to get there, and transportation options.

This method can help you plan your movement properly without confusion.

Even if you don’t have a smartphone, you can visit a nearby café, computer centre, or ask someone to help you check online.

Many candidates in previous years found their centres easily just by doing a simple Google search.

Do not wait until exam day morning to start looking for your centre — it is risky and unnecessary.

Make use of the technology available to you now and reduce your stress ahead of the exam.

Visit the Centre a Day Before Your Exam

Even after checking your centre address and searching online,
it is still very important to physically visit your JAMB CBT centre before your exam day.

This simple step can save you from many last-minute problems.

By visiting your centre a day or two before your exam, you will:

• Confirm the exact location with your own eyes,
• Know how long it takes to get there from your house,
• Find out the best transport route to follow on the exam day,
• See any special instructions posted at the centre (e.g., where to line up, where to park, security checks).

Many candidates in past UTME exams missed their exam not because they were careless,
but because they assumed they knew the place — and got lost or delayed on the exam day.

You don’t want to find yourself wandering around town looking for your CBT centre while your exam time is running out.

Even if you think you know the area, it is still better to visit and confirm.

If your exam is scheduled for early morning (like 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM),
it is even more important to know exactly where you are going so you can plan your movement properly.

A simple visit today or tomorrow can save you from serious disappointment on your exam day.

Plan Your Transportation Ahead of Time

After confirming the exact location of your CBT centre, the next smart step is to plan how you will get there on your exam day. Many candidates lose valuable time or even miss their examination simply because they did not plan their transportation properly.

If your exam is scheduled for very early in the morning, especially 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM, you cannot afford to delay or start looking for transport when it is already late. Start by checking how long it will take to reach your centre from your home. If the journey will take over one hour, you should plan to leave home much earlier than usual.

In some cases, if your centre is far or difficult to reach early in the morning, it may even be better to find a small hotel or lodge near the centre and stay there a night before your exam. It might sound stressful, but it is better than risking arriving late and missing the exam completely.

You should also find out the transportation cost now, prepare the exact amount you will need, and even plan for small extra money for emergencies. Waiting until the last minute to arrange your transport is very risky, especially with traffic or other unexpected delays.

A well-planned transportation arrangement gives you peace of mind and ensures you arrive at the centre on time and relaxed, ready to focus on your exam.

Important Things to Watch Out for at Your Centre

After locating your CBT centre, there are still a few important things you must pay attention to before your exam day. Finding the centre is just the first step; understanding the environment is equally important.

When you visit your centre ahead of time, look out for:

• The main entrance: Find out where candidates are expected to enter on exam day. Some large centres have multiple gates.
• Waiting areas: See if there is a place where candidates are expected to gather before the exam starts.
• Security points: Some centres have checkpoints where bags, phones, and gadgets are collected. Knowing this early helps you plan what to carry.
• Special instructions: Many centres paste important notices on their walls, such as dress codes, prohibited items, or updates about exam sessions.

Observing these small details before your exam day will give you an advantage. You will know exactly what to expect, and you will feel more confident walking into the centre because nothing will catch you by surprise.

In addition, if possible, ask one or two officials politely about anything you don’t understand.
It is better to clear any doubts early than to be confused on the exam day when time is already running.

Taking your time to study your centre properly will reduce unnecessary anxiety and help you stay focused on the real task ahead — your examination.

Final Advice Before the Exam Day

Now that you know how to locate your CBT centre and what to watch out for, the final advice is simple: plan ahead and stay calm.

If you still have not visited your centre, do so today or tomorrow. Do not wait until the morning of your exam to start searching for directions. Even if you are very familiar with your town or city, CBT centres are sometimes hidden in streets you may not know easily.

Prepare everything you will need for the exam a day before. Pack your reprinted JAMB slip safely. Arrange your transportation plan clearly. Set your alarm to wake up very early, especially if you have an early morning session.

Also, make sure you eat properly the night before and the morning of your exam. Take enough rest so that you will be mentally and physically alert. A calm and prepared mind is one of the biggest advantages you can carry into the examination hall.

Remember: you have worked hard to reach this point. Don’t allow simple mistakes like getting lost or arriving late to spoil your opportunity. Proper planning now will give you confidence and help you perform better.

You are almost there. Finish your preparation properly.

We wish all candidates the very best as the 2025 JAMB UTME draws closer.