After writing the JAMB mock exam, many students begin to wonder: Will the same questions come out again in the real UTME?
It’s a common question, and the answer is simple — but very important to understand clearly.
Here’s what you should know.
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JAMB Mock Questions Are Not Repeated Word for Word
The mock exam is not designed to “leak” or preview the exact questions for the main UTME. It is meant to give you practice, help you get comfortable with the CBT format, and allow JAMB to test their system before the real exam.
Even though some questions may look familiar, they are not guaranteed to appear again. Sometimes, the topics may be the same or similar, but the wording or options will likely be different.
So, while it’s good to review the mock questions and learn from them, don’t expect to see those exact questions again during the UTME.
The Purpose of the Mock Exam
JAMB introduced the mock exam to help students:
- Get used to the CBT environment
- Practice time management
- Reduce fear and anxiety before the real exam
- Test their readiness
- Help JAMB check their servers, centres, and systems
It’s like a dress rehearsal — not the final performance.
This means you should treat the mock as a lesson, not a shortcut. If you scored high, keep studying. If you didn’t do well, improve your weak areas.
Focus on the Syllabus, Not Just the Mock
The best way to prepare for the UTME is to follow the JAMB syllabus for each subject. The questions in the main exam will come from the topics listed there — not from memory of what came out in the mock.
Relying only on mock questions can mislead you or make you unprepared for what’s ahead.
Final Advice
Take what you learned in the mock exam and use it to improve. Don’t assume the real exam will be the same. The UTME will test a wider range of topics, and it may be more challenging.
What matters most is your understanding of the subject, not whether you saw the question before.
Study well, focus on what you don’t understand, and be confident that with hard work, you’ll be ready.