2 Days to JAMB 2025 UTME – Final Preparations Every Candidate Must Make

The countdown is almost over.
In just two days, the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will officially begin, with thousands of candidates across Nigeria set to enter the exam halls and prove their preparation.

For many candidates, the pressure is beginning to build.
Anxiety, last-minute confusion, fear of the unknown — all these emotions are normal at a time like this.

However, what you do in these final 48 hours can make a big difference in your performance.
Good planning now can remove unnecessary stress and put you in the right mental and physical condition to perform at your best.

In this article, we will walk you through the final preparations every serious JAMB 2025 candidate must make before their examination day arrives.

If you have been preparing for months, this is the time to finish strong.

1. Confirm Your Examination Details and Slip

The first and most important thing you must do now is to make sure your examination slip is printed and correct.

By now, all candidates are expected to have reprinted their JAMB 2025 examination slips.
The slip contains vital details such as:

• Your exam date,
• Your exam time,
• Your assigned CBT centre and full address,
• Special instructions for candidates.

Do not just print your slip — read it carefully.

Check that your:

• Name,
• Registration number,
• Subject combinations,
• And centre details are all correct.

Also, take time to locate your CBT centre physically before your exam day if you have not done so already.
Many candidates lose their chance to write simply because they were looking for their centre on the morning of their exam.

If you are still experiencing issues like “Details not found” or blank slip, visit the nearest accredited CBT centre or a JAMB office immediately.
Do not wait until the last minute.

Your slip is your entrance ticket to the exam hall.
Without it, you will not be allowed to write.

2. Prepare What You Will Take to the Exam Centre

As your exam day approaches, it is important to gather everything you will need for the exam and arrange them ahead of time.

The major item you must bring is your printed JAMB 2025 examination slip. This slip will be checked at the entrance of your centre. Without it, you will not be allowed to enter.

Apart from your slip, you are also advised (where possible) to bring a simple means of identification.
Although it is not compulsory for everyone, candidates who have valid ID cards like a national ID card or school ID are encouraged to carry them.

Make sure you dress simply and decently.
Avoid wearing anything suspicious like bulky clothing, jackets, or head coverings (unless for religious reasons). Some centres will screen candidates strictly.

Also, remember that JAMB has banned certain items from the exam hall. You must not bring:

• Mobile phones,
• Bags,
• Smartwatches,
• Calculators,
• Pens or pencils,
• Any unauthorized materials.

Carrying any of these can lead to disqualification.

Prepare all these things today or tomorrow, not on the morning of your exam.
You should wake up on exam day knowing everything you need is ready.

Proper preparation of your exam materials will make your movement smoother and reduce tension.

3. Plan Your Movement to the Centre Early

One of the most common reasons candidates miss their JAMB exam is poor planning on the day of the exam.

Now that you know your exam time and centre, you must plan how you will get there — and not just roughly, but clearly.

If your exam is scheduled for early morning (for example, 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM), you must understand that transportation may not be as easy as during the day. Commercial vehicles may not be readily available, and you could experience unexpected delays.

The best advice is simple:

• Know exactly how long it takes to get from your house to the CBT centre.
• Arrange your transportation clearly. If you are using public transport, confirm when the first buses or taxis move.
• Leave very early. Even if your centre is not far, leaving one or two hours earlier than necessary is safer.

In some cases, if your CBT centre is very far or in another town, it may even be wise to lodge near the centre a day before your exam.
That way, you avoid early morning traffic stress, accidents, or unexpected issues.

It is painful to miss an exam you have prepared for simply because of a preventable transportation problem.

Plan now, move early, and stay ahead.

4. Revise Wisely, Don’t Cram Everything

With just two days left before your examination, this is not the time to start cramming new topics or rushing through unfamiliar materials.
Instead, your focus should now be on smart revision.

Go back to the topics you have already studied.
Review important formulas, key facts, and past questions that you are already familiar with.
Focus more on areas you are confident about, while lightly touching the areas you find difficult.

At this stage, it is very easy to confuse yourself if you start trying to learn completely new topics.
Many candidates have entered the exam hall with a confused mind because they overloaded their brain with last-minute panic reading.

Instead of cramming, spend time revising:

• Past JAMB questions,
• Your personal notes,
• Your textbooks for major subjects.

If you practice questions calmly, your mind will stay sharp, and you will feel more confident on the exam day.

Remember:
It is better to be strong in many topics than to be confused in all topics.

Use these last two days to polish your strengths, not to create new confusion.

5. Rest Well Before the Exam Day

As important as studying and revising is, resting your body and mind before your examination is just as important.

Many candidates make the mistake of staying up all night reading heavily just a day before their exam. They arrive at the centre feeling weak, dizzy, tired, and mentally drained. This can badly affect performance, even if they studied very hard.

Your brain needs to be sharp and fully alert to perform well in an exam like JAMB. Lack of sleep and tiredness will only slow you down, make you forget simple things, and increase your chances of making careless mistakes.

On the night before your exam:

• Sleep early — even if you feel like reading more.
• Prepare all your materials earlier in the day to avoid late-night rushing.
• Set multiple alarms to wake up on time.

If you rest well, you will be calm, fresh, and more focused during your exam.

Your brain will thank you for it — and so will your result.

Remember: A relaxed and well-rested mind wins better than a tired and stressed mind.

Final Words: Finish Strong

You have come a long way.
From the day you registered for the 2025 UTME until now, you have been preparing, hoping, and working towards success. Now, with just two days to go, it is time to finish strong.

Do not allow fear, panic, or last-minute pressure to distract you.
Trust your preparation. Trust the knowledge you have built over time.

Focus only on what you can control now:

• Organize your materials,
• Plan your movement,
• Rest properly,
• Stay calm and positive.

Even if things are not perfect — even if you still feel there is more you could have studied — remember that confidence and a clear mind can make a big difference inside the exam hall.

You are capable.
You are ready.
And you deserve the opportunity to shine.

As the 2025 UTME approaches, stay focused, stay hopeful, and give it your very best.

We wish every candidate success.

Go and make yourself proud.