How to Prepare for an Early Morning JAMB 2025 Exam (6:30 AM or 7:00 AM Candidates)

As the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) draws near, many candidates who have already reprinted their examination slips have discovered that their exam time is set for very early in the morning — some as early as 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM.

While this may sound worrying at first, there is no need to panic.
An early exam time only means you need to prepare yourself differently and plan ahead more carefully.

You cannot afford to make mistakes on that morning, because being late or missing your biometric verification will cost you the chance to write your exam.
And unfortunately, JAMB will not reschedule you if you miss your scheduled session.

This article will guide you step-by-step on how to properly prepare for your early morning exam and arrive at your CBT centre ready, calm, and fully set to succeed.

If you are among those with an early exam time, this guide is for you.

1. Confirm Your Centre Location Now, Not on Exam Day

One of the worst mistakes you can make when you have an early morning exam is not knowing exactly where your CBT centre is located.
If you wait until the exam day morning to start finding directions, you are already setting yourself up for stress, panic, and possibly missing the exam altogether.

Many centres have similar names in different areas. Some roads may be confusing. Some centres may be far from the main town.

To avoid any problem:

• Locate your centre at least a day before your exam. If possible, visit the area physically and ask around.
• Find out the best route and means of transport. Know how long it will take to reach the centre from your house.
• Check for possible traffic spots that could delay you, especially in busy cities.

Knowing exactly where you are going ahead of time will remove fear and confusion on the exam day morning.

For early morning candidates especially,
there is no time for trial and error.

Plan your route now — not later.

2. Prepare Everything You Need the Night Before

When your exam is very early in the morning, there will be no time to start running around looking for your slip, clothes, or transport money when you wake up.

Everything you need must be ready the night before.

Here’s what you should prepare:

• Your JAMB examination slip: neatly printed, kept safely inside a transparent file.
• A simple ID card (optional): if you have any.
• Transport money: packed and ready to avoid delay looking for change.
• Simple, comfortable clothing: iron it and lay it out the night before.
• Face mask (optional): some centres might still require it.
• An early alarm: set it and check it twice to make sure it will ring.

The night before your exam should be calm, not rushed.
Waking up early will already be stressful enough — do not add last-minute rushing to it.

Preparing everything before you sleep will give you peace of mind and a smooth morning start.

3. Sleep Early and Get Enough Rest

One of the worst things you can do before an early morning exam is to stay up late studying or worrying.
If you do not get enough sleep, you will wake up tired, confused, and weak — and that can affect your performance badly.

No matter how tempted you are to read one more topic or revise one more time,
sleep early.

Ideally, you should be in bed at least 7 to 8 hours before the time you plan to wake up.
This will give your brain enough rest so that you can wake up fresh, alert, and ready for the exam.

If you have trouble sleeping because of nervousness:

• Prepare everything earlier so your mind can relax.
• Avoid using your phone or watching movies late at night.
• Say a short prayer, relax your mind, and trust your preparation.

On your exam day, you will need all your energy — mental and physical.
Do not waste it by staying up all night.

A well-rested mind works faster and thinks clearer.

4. Wake Up Very Early and Leave Home on Time

When you have a 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM JAMB exam, waking up early is not optional — it is compulsory.

You must wake up early enough to get ready calmly, without rushing, and still leave your house on time.

For example:

• If your centre is about one hour away, you should be leaving your house at least two to three hours before your exam time.
• If your exam is at 6:30 AM, you should aim to be at the centre by 5:30 AM or earlier.

It is better to get there too early and relax than to rush and arrive late, sweating, panicking, or even missing your biometric verification.

When leaving home:

• Carry your slip, ID card (if available), and transport money.
• Double-check everything before stepping out.
• Dress comfortably — neat and simple.

Time is everything during JAMB.

If you plan well, you will arrive early, stay calm, and settle down before your session begins.

5. Stay Calm Even If the Centre Delays Your Exam Start

Sometimes, even after arriving very early at your CBT centre, the exam may not start exactly on time.
There could be technical issues, server delays, or biometric verification taking longer than expected.

This is very common, especially for early morning sessions.

If it happens, do not panic or get angry.
Remain calm and patient.

JAMB officials will still attend to you, and as long as you are already present and verified, you will not miss your exam.

What you should do:

• Sit quietly and listen carefully to instructions from the centre officials.
• Avoid joining candidates who are causing trouble or shouting.
  (Centre coordinators are watching, and you can be disqualified for unruly behavior.)
• Use the waiting time to relax your mind and pray quietly if you wish.

The important thing is to be at the centre early, do your biometric verification successfully, and stay orderly.

Remember, delays are frustrating, but panic or anger will only make you tired and distracted before your exam begins.

Stay focused.
Stay positive.

Final Advice for 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM Candidates

Having an early morning exam is not a punishment — it is simply part of the exam scheduling process.
Thousands of candidates across Nigeria are also scheduled for the same time.

The truth is, early morning candidates actually have some hidden advantages:

• You get to write your exam before the day’s heat and distractions start.
• The CBT systems are usually fresher and faster in the early sessions.
• Your mind is more alert early in the morning, especially if you slept well.

The key to succeeding is simple:

• Plan properly.
• Prepare everything ahead of time.
• Wake up early and leave early.
• Stay calm no matter what happens at the centre.

Don’t allow fear of the time to steal your focus.

You have prepared well.
Now organize yourself well too — and success will surely follow.

We wish every candidate scheduled for early morning exams all the best in their JAMB 2025 journey!