EBSU CBT Exams Begin September 29: Students Urged to Prepare Early and Travel Safely

With Ebonyi State University (EBSU) students preparing for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations scheduled to begin on September 29, students need to take their preparation seriously and also plan carefully for movement to their examination centres.

The university's official portal currently reminds students to confirm their course registration, noting that failure to do so may cause problems with course records and examinations.

Prepare Before Examination Day

Good examination preparation should go beyond reading everything at the last minute. Students should:

• Revise their lecture notes and recommended materials.
• Identify difficult topics and give them extra attention.
• Practise answering questions within a limited time.
• Review past questions where available.
• Study consistently rather than waiting until the night before the exam.
• Get enough sleep, especially on the night before an examination.
• Confirm their examination timetable, venue and other requirements before leaving home.

Because CBT examinations are computer-based, students should also become comfortable with reading questions on a computer screen, selecting answers and managing their examination time.

Plan Your Transport Early

Transportation can become more expensive and difficult to manage around examination periods. Students should therefore find out the expected transport fare before leaving home and keep enough money for both the journey to and from the examination venue.

Avoid waiting until the last minute before arranging transportation. Leaving early can also help students avoid traffic and arrive at the examination venue without unnecessary stress.

Safety First: Avoid Risky Motorcycle Trips

Students should be particularly careful when choosing transportation to and from their examination venues.

Where possible, use a properly operated bus or tricycle (Keke) rather than boarding a commercial motorcycle (Okada), especially when a safer bus or tricycle option is available.

Motorcycles can expose passengers to greater risk in busy traffic, particularly when riders are speeding or driving carelessly. Students should not allow examination pressure or the desire to arrive a few minutes earlier to compromise their safety.

If using a motorcycle is unavoidable, students should use a responsible, identifiable rider and wear a properly fitted helmet.

Don't Let Transport Problems Affect Your Examination

An examination is important, but getting to the examination centre safely is even more important.

Students should aim to leave home early, know their route beforehand and avoid unnecessary stops. Keep phones, money and other personal belongings secure, particularly in crowded vehicles and busy areas.

On Examination Day

Before leaving home, make sure you have:

• Confirmed your examination time and venue.
• Confirmed that your registration/course records are in order.
• Allowed enough time for transportation.
• Had a proper meal or light breakfast where appropriate.
• Carried only items permitted by the examination authorities.
• Arrived early enough to settle down before the examination begins.

Once inside the CBT centre, read every question carefully, manage your time and avoid rushing simply because other students are submitting their answers.

Final Advice to EBSU Students

The September 29 examination should be approached with preparation, discipline and caution.

Study seriously, confirm your examination information, budget for transportation, leave early and make safety a priority. Do not take unnecessary risks on the road simply because you are trying to reach the examination centre quickly.

Prepare well. Travel safely. Arrive early. Stay focused.

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by ViroCode