JAMB 2025: “6:30AM Exam Started at 7:30AM” — Emmanuel Chinonso Shares Delay Experience

A candidate, Emmanuel Chinonso, has shared his experience during the JAMB 2025 UTME, expressing frustration over the delay in starting the exam.

“The exam didn’t start on time. 6:30 exam started at 7:30,” he said.

For Emmanuel, and many other candidates scheduled for the 6:30AM batch, the delay caused extra anxiety, especially after waking up early and rushing to the center to be punctual.

Late Start Times — A Common Challenge

While JAMB aims to stick to the schedule, technical setup, network issues, or late arrival of officials can sometimes cause unavoidable delays, particularly for early morning batches.

This situation often leaves candidates tired, stressed, and unsettled before the exam even begins.

Advice to Candidates Facing Delays

• Stay calm and patient even when things don’t start as scheduled.
• Listen to the center officials and avoid unnecessary panic.
• Conserve your energy — you’ll need it once the exam finally begins.

Starting late doesn’t reduce your exam time; once your session starts, you’ll still be given the full allocated time to complete your exam.

Final Thoughts

Emmanuel’s experience is a reminder to all candidates to prepare mentally for possible delays and to remain focused no matter what happens.
What matters most is starting strong and finishing well, regardless of when the exam kicks off.