JAMB 2020 Mock Exam: Important Things to Note During the Exam

Latest: Important Things to Note During JAMB’s Mock Exam

It’s no longer news that the 2020 Mock Exam of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been scheduled to hold on the 18th of February, 2020.

If you are among those that will be writing the exam, please do take this article serious as you may likely pick one or two things that will help you and other candidates in the main examination.

Also, do not forget that other candidates that won’t be participating in the exam are depending on you for updates and relevant information concerning the conduct of the mock exam. So please take note of everything that is happening in your centre and keep us updated.

While in the hall, please take note of everything;

1. Check if there are actually CCTV Cameras
2. Check if the systems are special in any way (maybe if there’s no mouse)
3. When you log in to take an exam, check how the CBT environment is laid out.
4. Where is the time Located, Where are your Subject Navigation Located, Where are the Question Numbers Located, e.t.c.
5. Check if there is provision for the use of both Keyboard and Mouse
6. Check the time given for the exam
7. Check the number of questions given.
8. Finally, check if there is anything new with the whole process.

Ensure you arrive at your centre at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time.

If you are going to the exam with any of the banned items, ensure you keep them somewhere safe outside the hall to avoid being punished or disqualified.

All the best!

Earlier: Benefits of Taking JAMB’s Mock Examination

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, in an attempt to improve the performance of candidates in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, introduced the mock UTME. The mock examination is the pre-examination test organised by the board that candidates take before sitting for the actual exam.

The board stated in this week’s issue of its weekly bulletin that the main purpose of the mock examination is to “enable candidates to assess their level of preparation and acquaint themselves with the computer-based test environment.”

The mock examination was introduced in 2017 to give all candidates an opportunity to have a hands-on experience with the system, especially for those not conversant with the use of computers.

The board stated that it sees the mock examination as an effective form of preparation for UTME, it says the exam has helped alleviate test anxiety, helps candidates identify problem areas, and it reassures them of their academic progress by erasing examination phobia.

The board said, “there is no better way to study than to test what one already knows.” The mock exam provides candidates with the confidence they need to be as stress-free as possible on the day of the actual text.

Earlier From Previous UTME: Tips for Writing UTME With JAMB’s New Technology

A new technology has been introduced by JAMB and candidates who wrote the Mock exam have gotten a taste of it. You can now use both the Computer Keyboard and the Mouse (or track-pad for laptops) while writing your exam. 

1. Using the Keyboard

If you are using the keyboard, here are the most important keys:

• N – To move to the next question
• P – To go back to the previous question
• A – To select option A on a question
• B – To select option B on a question
• C – To select option C on a question
• D – To select option D on a question
• S – To submit your exam (Be Careful with this key)
• R – To Cancel Submit (and RETURN)

Please read the instructions properly before starting your exam because all the above will still be stated before you start the exam. Please note however, that there are some things that the Keyboard method does not offer you. In this case, you must use your Mouse (or track-pad). Some of these things include:

1. Switching from one subject to another. If you want to answer a particular subject before going to another, you would need to use the mouse to select a subject.
2. Using the on-screen calculator at the top right corner of your screen. If you want to use the calculator, you will also need to select it with your mouse.

2. Questions Format

There will be 180 questions: 60 for English, 40 for each of the other subjects.

Use of English will now contain 1 comprehension passage (with about 6 questions) and about 8 to 10 questions from the Newly introduced Novel “In Dependence”. According to reports from candidates that wrote the Mock exam, the questions from the Novel are deep and are different from any questions you have seen online, so try to read the book properly. The time stated for the exam is 120 Minutes (2 hours).

3. Hanging Screens

This is an important tip to note. Press F5 if your screen hangs.

Candidates also complained about hanging of the JAMB CBT interface while taking the exam. According to some other reports from candidates, you won’t be able to click on anything, but your TIME will be counting down. The solutions that worked was pressing F5 on the keyboard. You will see this key at the top keys of the keyboard. If you don’t know how to do this during the exam, please call the attention of the examiner. Don’t be afraid to do this.

We wish everyone best of luck in the UTME.