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Key Facts: JAMB UTME Exam

The JAMB UTME is a 2-hour computer-based test of 180 multiple-choice questions across 4 subjects (Use of English plus 3 chosen subjects), scored out of 400, used for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.

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1In the JAMB UTME, how many questions does the compulsory Use of English paper contain?

A.40

B.50

C.60

D.100

Explanation: Use of English is the compulsory subject for every UTME candidate and carries 60 questions, while each of the other three chosen subjects carries 40 questions, giving 180 questions in total.

2Choose the option that best completes the sentence: 'The committee has not yet reached a ______ on the matter.'

A.consensus

B.consciousness

C.conscience

D.consignment

Explanation: A 'consensus' is a general agreement reached by a group, which fits a committee deciding 'on the matter'. The other words refer to awareness, moral sense, and goods sent, respectively.

3Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'benevolent'.

A.generous

B.kind

C.malevolent

D.charitable

Explanation: 'Benevolent' means kind and well-meaning, so its antonym is 'malevolent', meaning wishing harm to others. The other three options are synonyms of benevolent.

4Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to 'meticulous' as used in the sentence: 'She kept meticulous records of every transaction.'

A.careless

B.scanty

C.scrupulous

D.doubtful

Explanation: 'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail, which is closest to 'scrupulous' (careful and thorough). Keeping detailed, exact records is the sense intended.

5From the words lettered below, choose the one that has the same vowel sound as the underlined sound in 'caught'.

A.cat

B.coat

C.cut

D.court

Explanation: 'Caught' contains the long open-mid back rounded vowel sound represented by the symbol indicating the 'aw' sound, the same vowel heard in 'court'. The Oral English section of UTME tests such vowel discrimination.

6In the word 'photograph', which syllable carries the primary stress?

A.First syllable

B.Second syllable

C.Third syllable

D.It is unstressed throughout

Explanation: 'PHO-to-graph' carries primary stress on the first syllable. Note that stress shifts in derivatives, for example 'pho-TOG-ra-phy', a contrast UTME often tests in the word-stress section.

7Choose the option that best interprets the sentence: 'No sooner had he arrived than the meeting began.'

A.He arrived and then the meeting began almost immediately.

B.The meeting began long after he arrived.

C.The meeting began before he arrived.

D.He did not arrive before the meeting.

Explanation: The structure 'No sooner...than' indicates that one event followed another almost immediately. Therefore the meeting began right after his arrival.

8Choose the option that best completes the gap: 'If I ______ you, I would apologise immediately.'

A.was

B.am

C.were

D.had been

Explanation: This is a second conditional expressing a hypothetical present situation, which requires the subjunctive 'were' for all persons. The main clause uses 'would + base verb'.

9Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in: 'She runs very fast.' (the word 'fast')

A.Noun

B.Adjective

C.Adverb

D.Conjunction

Explanation: In this sentence 'fast' modifies the verb 'runs', telling how she runs, so it functions as an adverb of manner. 'Fast' can also be an adjective, as in 'a fast car'.

10Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

A.The boys books are on the table.

B.The boy's books' are on the table.

C.The boys' book's are on the table.

D.The boy's books are on the table.

Explanation: For a single boy who owns the books, the possessive is 'the boy's books'. The apostrophe precedes the 's' for a singular possessor, and 'books' is a plain plural needing no apostrophe.

About the JAMB UTME Exam

The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is the mandatory university-entrance examination in Nigeria, administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to over 1.8 million candidates each year. It is a fully computer-based test of 180 four-option multiple-choice questions answered in 2 hours. Every candidate takes four subjects: the compulsory Use of English (60 questions) plus three other subjects (40 questions each) chosen to match the intended course of study. Each subject is scored out of 100, giving a maximum total of 400. The UTME score, combined with O-level results and the institution's Post-UTME screening, determines admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours (real exam: 180 questions across 4 subjects)

Passing Score

Marked out of 400; minimum admission benchmark of 150 for universities under the 2025 JAMB policy meeting (140 for nursing, 100 for polytechnics/colleges of education).

Exam Fee

N7,200 (UTME without Mock); N8,700 with optional Mock-UTME; N5,700 for Direct Entry (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB))

JAMB UTME Exam Content Outline

33%

Use of English (compulsory)

Comprehension and summary, lexis and structure, oral English, and the prescribed reading text.

22%

Mathematics

Number and numeration, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, calculus, and statistics.

Physics

Mechanics, electricity, waves, optics, and modern physics.

Chemistry

Atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, acids and bases, and organic chemistry.

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and physiology.

20%

Arts and Social Sciences

Government, Economics, Commerce, Accounting, Geography, and Religious Studies.

How to Pass the JAMB UTME Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Marked out of 400; minimum admission benchmark of 150 for universities under the 2025 JAMB policy meeting (140 for nursing, 100 for polytechnics/colleges of education).
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 2 hours (real exam: 180 questions across 4 subjects)
Exam fee: N7,200 (UTME without Mock); N8,700 with optional Mock-UTME; N5,700 for Direct Entry

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JAMB UTME Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use of English carries 60 of the 180 questions, so master comprehension, synonyms, antonyms, sentence interpretation, and oral English to build a strong base score.

2Practise with at least 10 years of JAMB past questions per subject under timed, CBT-style conditions to manage the 2-hour limit.

3Study from the official JAMB syllabus on the IBASS portal and read the prescribed 2026 novel, 'The Lekki Headmaster', for the reading-text questions.

4Choose your three optional subjects strictly according to the approved subject combination for your intended course.

5Since each subject is marked out of 100, balance your revision so a weak subject does not drag down your total of 400.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions and subjects are in the JAMB UTME?

The UTME has 180 multiple-choice questions across four subjects: the compulsory Use of English (60 questions) and three other subjects of 40 questions each, all answered within 2 hours.

How is the JAMB UTME scored?

Each of the four subjects is marked out of 100, giving a maximum total of 400. The 2025 JAMB policy meeting set 150 as the minimum admission score for universities.

How much does it cost to register for the 2026 JAMB UTME?

Registration costs N7,200 for the UTME without the Mock or N8,700 with the optional Mock-UTME. Direct Entry registration is N5,700. The fee includes the N3,500 application, N1,000 reading text, and service charges.

What is the recommended reading text for the 2026 UTME?

For 2026, JAMB adopted 'The Lekki Headmaster' by Kabir Alabi Garba as the compulsory Use of English reading text, replacing 'The Life Changer'. Ten English questions come from the reading text.

Is the JAMB UTME computer-based or paper-based?

The UTME has been a fully computer-based test (CBT) since 2015. Candidates answer all questions on a computer at an accredited CBT centre.

What score is considered good in the JAMB UTME?

A score of 250 or above out of 400 is competitive for most federal universities, while competitive courses such as Medicine and Law at top institutions may require higher cut-offs set in Post-UTME screening.