JAMB 2026: Smart Way to Prepare and Smash Am Well-Well
Every year for Naija, thousands of students dey hustle to enter university, polytechnic, or college of education through JAMB exam. But the truth be say, no be only book sabi go make you pass — na sense plus preparation go help you score high.
Plenty people wey fail no be say dem no get brain, na because dem no prepare with correct strategy. If you wan enter school sharp-sharp for 2026, you gatz wise up and use correct tactics.
This article go show you how to prepare and pass JAMB 2026 like boss, from reading, to time management, to the exam day itself.
1. Know How JAMB Be Before You Start
First thing first — you gatz know wetin you wan face. JAMB na Computer-Based Test (CBT), and e dey carry 180 questions wey you go answer inside 2 hours only.
The breakdown be like this:
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English Language – 60 questions (everybody must write am)
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Three other subjects – 40 questions each, depending on your course.
Example:
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If you wan study Medicine, you go write English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
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If na Law you dey chase, you go write English, Literature, Government, and CRS.
Once you sabi the setup, e go easier to plan your reading timetable.
2. Start Early — No Wait Till Last Minute
Some people go dey play till JAMB form don come out before dem begin panic read. That one na mistake.
JAMB 2026 go likely hold around March or April, so you suppose don start preparation at least 6–8 months before.
If you start on time, you go fit:
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Cover all JAMB syllabus well
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Revise many times
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Practice enough CBT questions
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Know your weak areas before e late
No procrastinate — start now-now!
3. Get Better Materials
If you dey read from wrong textbook or old past questions, you go just dey waste time. To pass well, make sure say your materials correct and current.
Wetin you need:
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2026 JAMB Syllabus — This one go show you all topics JAMB fit bring.
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Past Questions (at least 10 years) — JAMB dey repeat style, so you go see pattern.
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CBT Practice App — Use Pass.ng, MySchool CBT, or MyUTME.com to practice like say you dey write real exam.
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Recommended Textbooks — Follow the ones wey JAMB recommend.
4. Arrange Your Reading Timetable
No dey read anyhow. Arrange timetable wey go balance all your four subjects.
Sample timetable:
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Monday–Tuesday: English
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Wednesday: Physics
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Thursday: Chemistry
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Friday: Biology
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Saturday: Practice CBT and revise
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Sunday: Rest small
Stick to am. Even if you tire, read small every day — e better pass to rush last minute.
5. Read With Sense (No Be by Force Read)
Reading 10 hours no mean say you go pass if you no read smartly.
Try these:
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Summarize wetin you read with your own mouth.
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Write short notes for easy revision.
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Focus on JAMB-important topics.
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After every topic, solve past questions.
Na smart reading go carry you go 300+, no be just long reading.
6. Practice CBT Very Well
JAMB don move from paper to full computer-based. If you no sabi computer, start to learn small-small now.
Use CBT apps or go cyber café wey get practice system. Learn how to:
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Switch between subjects
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Submit your answers well
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Watch time properly
If you dey practice, always use timer — e go train your brain to think sharp and fast.
7. Manage Your Time Like Pro
Two hours, 180 questions — meaning say you get less than one minute per question.
So:
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Start with your best subject.
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Skip question wey hard, come back later.
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No spend too much time for one place.
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Keep eye for timer.
Time dey kill many candidates, so train yourself from practice stage.
8. English Language Na Big Deal
Many students dey underrate English, but na the subject wey break plenty people hand.
Focus on:
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Comprehension and summary
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Lexis and structure
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Antonyms/synonyms
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Oral English
Try dey read newspaper, short stories, or watch English shows — e go polish your grammar and speed.
9. Always Revise Wetin You Don Read
Revision no be last-minute wahala. You suppose dey revise every week or two.
When you dey revise:
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Go over your notes
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Use flashcards
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Do group discussion
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Solve question again
No wait till exam week before you open book; your brain no be miracle worker.
10. No Cram, Understand Am
Cramming na short cut wey no dey last. JAMB dey set question in different form, so if you no understand concept, you go confuse.
Especially for Physics, Chemistry, or Government — try know the “why” and “how,” no be just “what.”
Example: if you sabi why current flow, you go fit answer any electricity question, even if dem twist am.
11. Join Study Group
Sometimes reading alone dey tire person. Find two or three serious people, do study group.
Advantages be say:
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You fit learn wetin you no understand before.
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You go get motivation.
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You fit test yourself with others.
But avoid group wey go turn to gist or TikTok meeting.
12. Attend Tutorial Center (If You Fit Afford Am)
If you get small money, find good JAMB tutorial. The tutors sabi past question pattern and fit explain things in easy way.
Good tutorial go even organize CBT mock tests so you go fit feel like real exam.
13. Use Your Phone for Learning, No for Flexing
Phone fit be blessing or curse. Use am for study.
You fit:
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Watch JAMB topic lessons for YouTube (like DSmart Tutor, EduTV)
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Download eBooks
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Practice CBT questions
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Join educational Telegram or WhatsApp group
But abeg, no dey scroll TikTok or Instagram when na reading time — na distraction be that.
14. No Let Fear Kill Your Confidence
Plenty people sabi book but fear go make dem forget everything for hall. You gatz calm down.
Tips:
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Sleep well before exam day
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Chop light food
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No go exam hall late
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Pray and stay confident
Tell yourself, “I go pass this JAMB, nothing go stop me.” Confidence dey boost performance pass fear.
15. Write JAMB Mock — No Skip Am
The mock exam wey JAMB dey do before main one na golden opportunity. E go help you:
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Know how CBT be for real
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See which area you weak
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Reduce exam fear
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Learn time control
Treat mock like real JAMB. After am, check your mistakes and correct yourself.
16. Prepare Well for Exam Day
On that day:
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Wake up early, reach center at least one hour before time.
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Carry your JAMB slip and valid ID.
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No carry phone or bag — dem no dey allow am.
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Listen to invigilators well.
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If your system hang, raise your hand. No panic.
Keep your cool — na calm mind dey reason clear.
17. Believe in Yourself Always
At the end of everything, your mind na the biggest weapon. If you no believe say you fit make am, even your preparation go weak.
Plenty people wey score 300+ no be genius. Na focus, prayer, and self-belief carry dem reach there.
Talk to yourself every morning:
“I go pass JAMB 2026.”
“I deserve admission.”
“I go shock myself with my score.”
Believe + Work = Success. Simple!
Conclusion
JAMB no be witchcraft; na exam wey reward people wey prepare well. If you wan shine for 2026, begin now.
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Start early
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Read smart
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Revise steady
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Practice CBT
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Manage your time
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Believe in yourself
No allow anybody tell you say e too hard. With better planning, confidence, and God’s help, you go pass JAMB 2026 like cruise.
Go prepare, no procrastinate — your admission dey wait for you! 🙌
