Essential Tips JAMB Candidates Should Remember Before UTME 2025

As JAMB UTME 2025 examinations begin, candidates should focus on practical strategies that maximize performance within the computer-based test format.

The exam presents 180 questions across four subjects within a two-hour window. This tight timeframe demands both speed and accuracy, making preparation strategy as important as content knowledge.

Understanding the CBT Format

JAMB randomizes questions for each candidate. This means your neighbor's exam will differ from yours, making comparison attempts pointless. Focus exclusively on your own screen and work at your own pace.

Keyboard shortcuts speed up navigation significantly. Press 'N' to move to the next question and 'P' to return to previous ones. Select answers using keys A through D, then press 'S' to submit your exam when finished. Confirm submission with 'Y' when prompted.

The mouse remains necessary for switching between subjects and accessing the onscreen calculator.

Pre-Exam Preparation

Practice extensively with CBT formats before exam day. Familiarity with the interface reduces time wasted figuring out navigation during the actual test. Work through timed practice tests to build speed while maintaining accuracy.

Ulearngo provides CBT practice tests that replicate the JAMB exam environment, helping you develop the pacing needed to complete 180 questions in 120 minutes.

Locate your exam centre before test day. Understanding your route eliminates morning-of panic and ensures timely arrival.

Exam Day Strategy

Set multiple alarms and arrange backup wake-up calls. Arrive at your centre 30 to 45 minutes early to complete biometric verification without rushing.

Moderate your water intake. While staying hydrated matters, excessive drinking leads to disruptive restroom breaks that consume precious exam time.

Read all instructions carefully before beginning. Start with your strongest subject to build confidence and momentum. Answer every question - there's no penalty for incorrect answers, but blank responses guarantee lost points.

Mental Preparation

Research shows that sitting with open, confident body posture improves test performance. Spread out physically rather than hunching over the keyboard. Take brief moments between subjects to reset your focus.

Avoid relying on unauthorized help or shortcuts. Modern exam security measures make such attempts both ineffective and risky. Trust your preparation instead.

What Not to Bring

Leave prohibited items at home. Exam centres will not allow phones, smart watches, books, or any electronic devices beyond what JAMB provides. Bringing these items creates unnecessary complications that distract from exam focus.

UTME preparation guidance for 2025 candidates