NDU CBT Exam Chaos: Students Collapse in Queues, Diri Under Fire Over ‘Failed’ ICT Centre
By Passman Akpos
Students of Niger Delta University have raised serious concerns over the condition of the school’s Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre, calling on the Bayelsa State Government and relevant stakeholders to urgently improve the examination system.
The complaints followed reports of overcrowding, long queues, and poor scheduling during the ongoing GST examinations, with many students describing the experience as stressful and exhausting.
Some students alleged that as early as 7 a.m., more than 150 students were already standing in line in front of the ICT building waiting to write their exams.
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One student said, “I almost collapsed today as I went to write GST exam today. It’s too bad.”
Another student stressed that the problem was not only about infrastructure but also poor timing and planning, noting that CBT examinations usually do not last more than one hour.
According to the students, management should adopt a departmental schedule with different time slots rather than forcing large numbers of candidates to gather at the same venue at once.
“This is a management error. Candidates should be grouped into various sections and time. Same venue, different time will solve this problem,” a concerned student stated.
There were also calls for the construction of a 1,000-capacity auditorium equipped with enough laptops to allow students sit for their CBT-based examinations without unnecessary delays and pressure.
Stakeholders mentioned in the appeal include the Niger Delta Development Commission, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Professor Nimibofa Ayawei, and other prominent figures expected to intervene in addressing the issue.
Students insist that urgent action is needed to prevent further hardship and ensure a smoother examination process for thousands of undergraduates across the institution.
Many believe that improving the CBT centre and adopting a better timetable system will significantly reduce stress and restore confidence in the university’s examination process.
