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Report: Candidates share insights on JAMB exam, experience at Yaba center

Front gate,Yaba centre,Owodunni

Amidst the ongoing Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Examination (JAMB), candidates at the Iwaya, Yaba JAMB centres shared varying experiences and opinions regarding the conduct of the exam, the nature of questions, and the handling of technical issues.

In an exclusive interview with Edugist Outside The Classroom anchor, Temitope Kareem, candidates lauded the Board for the smooth execution of the examination and praised the composure of the officials overseeing the process.

A science student, reflecting on the exam, described the questions as “hellish” and “tough,” particularly emphasising challenges faced in physics and chemistry sections. Expressing disappointment, the student admitted the questions were not what he had anticipated, despite thorough preparation.

Furthermore, candidates highlighted the swift response of officials to technical issues encountered during the exam. One candidate recounted how an official promptly attended to a peer experiencing system failure, underscoring the importance of efficient problem-solving mechanisms in such situations.

Among the candidates was a first-time UTME participant, who candidly expressed her struggle with the exam’s difficulty level. Comparing her current experience to her previous attempt, she voiced doubts about achieving a higher score this year, indicating a perceived increase in difficulty.

The sentiments shared by candidates at the Yaba, Iwaya, Owodunni JAMB center shed light on the diverse challenges faced by examinees across various examination centers, adding depth to the ongoing discourse surrounding the JAMB examination process.

As the JAMB examination period progresses, the feedback and experiences shared by candidates serve as valuable insights for stakeholders and policymakers tasked with enhancing the integrity and effectiveness of the examination system.

Such candid reflections underscore the importance of continuous evaluation and improvement to ensure a fair and conducive environment for all candidates.

Folaranmi Ajayi

Folaranmi Ajayi, Senior Reporter at Edugist is an educator with over a decade of experience in teaching and helping students pass exams with above-average grades. He is an investigative education journalist with a special interest in local education reporting, mentoring students, public speaking, and online training.