As the 2025 JAMB UTME kicks off on Thursday, April 24th, every candidate will have 2 hours (120 minutes) to answer 180 questions: 60 questions in Use of English and 40 questions in each of the other three subjects.
If you have been practicing on the Mentra JAMB CBT app (available on both Android and iOS), you are already familiar with the CBT interface. Here is a quick checklist of rules and shortcuts to keep in mind on exam day.
9 Essential JAMB CBT Keyboard Shortcuts
Using the keyboard is often much faster than clicking with a mouse. Memorize these 9 keys:
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| A, B, C, D | Selects option A, B, C, or D on the current question |
| N | Moves to the Next question |
| P | Goes back to the Previous question |
| S | Initiates Submit exam (use with caution!) |
| R | Cancels Submit and Returns to the exam |
| Y | Confirms Submit (Yes) |
Note: You will still need the mouse to switch between different subject tabs at the top of the screen and to click the on-screen calculator at the top right corner.
Crucial Exam Hall Tips
- Ignore 'JAMB Runs' & Neighbours: JAMB randomizes question numbers for every candidate. Your Question 1 is completely different from the person sitting next to you. Focus strictly on your screen.
- Arrive Early & Complete Biometrics: Be at your CBT centre at least 30 to 60 minutes before your scheduled time. Ensure your thumbprint biometric verification is done before entering and leaving.
- Leave Prohibited Items at Home: Do not bring wristwatches, calculators, pens with cameras, flash drives, Bluetooth devices, or mobile phones to the hall.
- Time Management: Start with your strongest subject, skip time-consuming calculations on your first pass, and make sure you answer all 180 questions before submitting.
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Every study guide, syllabus analysis, and timing breakdown is cross-checked against official examination criteria (JAMB UTME, POST-UTME, and WAEC) by subject matter specialists.
