Frequently Asked Questions For Students Preparing For JAMB UTME; Every year, Nigerian students in their last year of senior secondary school take a series of internal and external tests to prepare for admission to their preferred Nigerian tertiary institution. The UTME, often known as JAMB, is one of the exams taken each year.
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Is the UTME the same as the JAMB? This is a frequently asked question. To be clear, JAMB stands for “Joint Admission Matriculation Board,” which administers the UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination). As a result, JAMB is the body, while UTME is the examination.
In this blog post, we will discuss important things you should be aware of before preparing to take the UTME. This information is critical to obtaining the desired score for admission to any Nigerian university of your choice. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about UTME tests, and this post aims to answer them and shed additional light on them.
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Frequently Asked Questions For Students Preparing For JAMB UTME
Things to Know About UTME
1. Who can take UTME?
Any secondary school student in SS3 or anyone with 5 SSCE credits, including English and Mathematics, is eligible to sit the UTME. Because passing English and Mathematics is required, many students retake these subjects before taking the UTME. To address this, Student Village Academy is assisting students in acing their SSCE and JAMB tests.
2. What is the UTME exam format?
The UTME is a computer-based exam. Students taking the UTME must write four subjects, depending on their intended path of study. The exam normally lasts two hours. A calculator is located in the lower right corner of the UTME CBT Environment for those writing subjects that require calculations.
3. What subjects are written in UTME?
In the UTME, four (4) subjects are written. A candidate takes four subjects that are related to their planned course of study for any proposed course. A science student who wants to study law is an example. That student must enroll in English, Literature, Government, and Religion (CRS/IRS).
A commercial student aspiring to study Accounting will choose English, Maths, Economics, and Accounting. Your course determines your must-registered subject combination for the UTME.
4. Is English compulsory in UTME?
English is a required subject in the UTME. Whether you are a science, commercial, or arts student, you must write it in the UTME because English is used in all subjects.
5. What is UTME Cut-off Mark?
A cut-off mark is the score range that JAMB recommends tertiary institutions employ as a pass mark for potential admission applicants in UTME before being qualified to write post-UTME or conduct screening activities. This range differs amongst universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and creative entrepreneurial institutes. Every year, cut-off marks are established prior to the administration of the UTME.
6. What is the pass mark for UTME?
The UTME pass mark is 180. However, JAMB has the right to amend it based on the total UTME performance for the year.
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7. How many questions are set in UTME?
JAMB assigns a total of 180 questions. The Use of English section has 60 questions, while the other three subjects each have 40 questions.
8. How many hours is the UTME exam?
The UTME exam lasts two hours. As a result, regardless of the subject combination for each proposed course, all candidates have only 120 minutes.
9. How do you answer UTME questions?
The best way to go about answering your questions in UTME is to:
- Ensure you fill in all the necessary details required.
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Start with the easiest subjects.
- Avoid spending too much time on each question.
- Keep an eye on your timer to manage your time effectively.
10. Do JAMB repeat questions?
JAMB occasionally repeats questions in the UTME, but these questions are frequently altered every academic session, making it impossible for certain students to answer. As a result, Student Village Academy has been assisting students in improving their capacity to grasp and effectively answer these questions in the UTME, regardless of how it is adjusted.
