“My JAMB Exam Time Is 2PM — Is That Normal?” Candidate Seeks Clarification

As the 2025 UTME continues, a candidate named Semiloore has raised a concern about her scheduled exam time, which appears to fall between two commonly known batches.

“My exam time is 2PM. Is that normal? Because I heard the second batch is 12PM and the third is 3PM. What do I do?”

The Answer: Yes, 2PM Is Normal — Just Follow Your Slip

JAMB CBT exams are usually held in multiple sessions per day, but the exact timing can vary from centre to centre. While some centres may schedule sessions for 6:30AM, 9:00AM, 12:00PM, and 3:00PM, others might use slightly different time slots, like 2:00PM.

So if your reprinted JAMB slip shows 2:00PM, that is your official exam time, and it is completely valid.

What You Should Do

• Ignore the general batch times — the most accurate information is what is printed on your exam slip
• Arrive at your centre at least one hour early (1:00PM in your case)
• Prepare your documents, get some rest, and go in confidently

There’s nothing wrong with being scheduled at 2:00PM — JAMB uses flexible time arrangements to manage crowd control and logistics.

Final Note

If your slip says 2:00PM, then that is the exact time you’re expected to write — not 12PM, and not 3PM. There is no cause for alarm.

We wish you the very best in your exam, Semiloore. You’ve got this!