Does JAMB Repeat Past Questions? What You Need to Know

If you’re preparing for JAMB 2025/2026, you might have heard people say things like,
“Don’t worry, JAMB always repeats past questions,” or
“Just solve old questions and you’ll pass.”

But is that really true? Does JAMB just copy and paste questions from past years?

Many students want to know if reading past questions is enough—or if they need to do more. In this guide, you’ll find the real answer, explained in a simple way, so you can prepare the smart way and not just follow what others say.

Yes, JAMB Repeats Past Questions — But Not Always Word-for-Word

The answer is yes, JAMB does repeat past questions, but not every time and not always in the exact same way. Some questions may come back exactly as they appeared before, with the same options and answers. But many times, JAMB will take a question from a past year and change the way it is asked.

For example, a question about photosynthesis in Biology from 2018 might appear again in 2025, but with different wording or options. The topic is the same, but the way it’s presented is slightly different.

So, solving past questions helps—but only if you understand the topic behind each question. Memorizing answers without understanding them may not help you if the question is asked in a new way.

Why JAMB Repeats Questions

JAMB has been setting exams for many years, and the topics in each subject don’t really change. In subjects like English, Biology, Chemistry, Government, Physics, and others, some topics are always important.

Because of this, it’s not surprising that some questions will show up again—sometimes exactly the same, and sometimes with small changes. There are only so many ways to test the same topic, so over time, similar questions will come back.

Also, repeating questions helps JAMB keep the exam fair and focused on key areas. If a topic is important, they will likely bring it again to check if students still understand it well.

So when people say “JAMB repeats questions,” what they really mean is: JAMB repeats topics, styles, and sometimes full questions.

What This Means for You

Now that you know JAMB repeats some questions, the next question is: how should you prepare? The smart thing to do is not just to read past questions, but to use them the right way.

Here’s what smart students do:

• They don’t just memorize answers.
  Instead of cramming, they try to understand the topic behind each question. That way, even if the question comes in a different form, they’ll still know what to do.
• They study repeated topics very well.
  Some topics come out often in JAMB. Students who score high make sure they understand those ones clearly.
• They solve many years of past questions.
  This helps them see patterns and get used to how JAMB sets questions.
• They use CBT tools and apps.
  This helps them get used to the way JAMB presents questions in the real computer-based test.

So yes, past questions are helpful—but only if you use them to understand, not just to cram.

Final Words

So, does JAMB repeat past questions? Yes, they do—but not always in the exact same way. That’s why smart students don’t just depend on memorizing old questions. They take time to understand the topics, practice regularly, and learn how to answer questions in different ways.

Past questions are a powerful tool, but they work best when you use them to learn, not just to pass.

As you prepare for JAMB 2025/2026, make past questions part of your daily study plan. Study the syllabus, focus on important topics, and test yourself using real CBT tools. That way, even if JAMB changes the questions slightly, you’ll still be ready.

Keep practicing. Stay focused. And believe in yourself.
You can pass JAMB—and you will.