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This study examines urban-rural differences in the experiences of candidates at the recently concluded JAMB examinations which was taken via CBT mode as against the Pen-On-Paper (POP) mode which is conventional a tmost in-school examinations. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. Data were collected using a questionnaire which was administered to 220 candidates sampled proportionately from urban and rural-based JAMB centres in Awka and Aguata Education zones of Anambra State. Data were analyzed using simple percentages and means. Result among others indicated that whereas candidates from urban centres showed remarkable preference for CBT, their counterparts from rural areas preferred POP mode of testing. Implications of the findings in the area of provision of digital infrastructure and capacity training of teachers in secondary schools, irrespective of location or ownership were highlighted.