JAMB Exam Format 2025/2026 | How to Answer Questions

JAMB exam format 2025/2026, how to answer UTME questions, what to expect on UTME exam day, duration, making scheme and all you need to know.

In this article, we will show you the various JAMB formats, how to answer JAMB exam questions 2025 using a computer and the structure of the exam.

The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is the entrance test conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for admission of suitably qualified candidates into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.

In conducting the test, the Board uses the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode which involves the deployment of questions and retrieval of answers electronically.

JAMB Exam Format 2025/2026

Below is JAMB 2025/2026 exam format and structure:

JAMB exam format and structure consists of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) on Use of English and three (3) other subjects you registered.

• JAMB Use of English is compulsory for all candidates and it consists of sixty (60) multiple-choice questions.
• The other three (3) JAMB subjects you registered has forty (40) multiple-choice questions each, all of which must be attempted.
• You’ll answer forty (40) multiple-choice questions for each subject. For example, JAMB Government has 40 questions, JAMB Chemistry has 40 Questions, JAMB Physics has 40 Questions, JAMB Mathematics has 40 Questions, and the same applies to subjects like Igbo, Hausa, Computer Studies, CRK, Economics, and Literature.
• Each JAMB question has four (4) options, lettered A – D.
• The total number of questions to answer in JAMB 2025 is one hundred and eighty (180).
• The duration of 2025/2026 JAMB UTME is two (2) hours.

How to Answer JAMB CBT 2025 Exam Questions

Here are the most effective and practical ways to answer 2025 JAMB exam questions:

• Log in with your 2025 JAMB reg Number
• Carefully read the UTME instructions
• Start with your best subject
• Read one question twice before you pick an option
• Avoid spending too much time on any single question
• Be checking your time to ensure you are not wasting it.

Furthermore, JAMB allows candidates to use nine (9) keys and up/down arrows on the keyboard without necessarily using the Mouse.

All you need to do is press either letter A, B, C or D to select an answer to a question.

JAMB Letter P, N, S, R or Y for navigation and Up and Down arrow keys are for scrolling up and down for passage reading where applicable as illustrated in the table below.

Here are the 2025 JAMB Shortcut Keys to Answer Questions Easily in JAMB Exam:

Familiar With the Use Of Mouse	Not Familiar With the Use Of Mouse
You can use the mouse to select answers	You can press either A, B, C or D on the keyboard to select answers
Clicking on NEXT button on the screen brings up the next question	Pressing the Right Arrow key moves one to the next question
Clicking on PREVIOUS button on the screen brings back the previous question	Pressing the Left Arrow key returns one to the previous question
Use the scroll wheel for passage reading where applicable	Use the Up and Down arrow keys for scrolling up and down for passage reading where applicable.
Clicking on any Question Number at the bottom of the screen brings up the question directly.	For emphasis, the keyboard navigation keys are given below: P for Previous Question N for Next Question R is to Return (if S is pressed in error) S to submit Examination Y to confirm submission of Examination
Clicking on the calculator shown on top right corner of the screen will open the calculator	Examination Officers should help to click on the top right corner as shown on the screen to open the calculator
Clicking on the NEXT or PREVIOUS button will automatically save the answer	Pressing N or P button on the keyboard will automatically save the answer
Clicking on END EXAM button ends the Examination	Pressing S button on the keyboard once or twice will not end the examination. Pressing Y after the press of S will end the examination.
Once submitted, you cannot go back.	Once submitted, you cannot go back.

Additional Information:

1. JAMB UTME examination will be conducted in multiple sessions per day.
2. Candidates will be assigned to sessions.
3. Sit the examination only in the centres assigned to you.
4. Arrive at the examination centres at the scheduled time as indicated on your e-Registration Slips.
5. Candidates should not be allowed into the examination centre with any prohibited items e.g. telephone, wristwatch, pen/biro, and any other electronic devices.
6. You will not be allowed into the examination hall with any writing materials Except Ordinary Pencils.

Conclusion

Understanding the outlined JAMB exam format for 2025/2026 and how to answer UTME questions will help you tackle them quickly and efficiently.

Take your time to study and practise thoroughly before the main UTME or Mock examination day.

Check out my article on how to buy JAMB Form online, How to pass JAMB and Score High and the approved JAMB subject combinations for all courses.

I hope you found my article on the JAMB Exam Format for 2025 and tips on how to answer JAMB questions for 2025/2026 helpful.