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.
Watch Out for 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.
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.
