The harsh reality:
A candidate who arrived 45 minutes early and a candidate who arrived 2 minutes late faced the same traffic, weather, and city.
The difference was planning.
If an exam can shape your future, reaching the center 30–45 minutes early should be the norm.
Being late by 2 minutes is unfortunate, but punctuality is part of the responsibility. Rules are rules.
"Traffic was bad" isn't an excuse when everyone knew traffic existed before exam day.
For a high-stakes exam, getting to the center on time is your responsibility.