JAMB 2025: “I Knew Most of the Math Questions, But There Was No Enough Time to Solve Them” — Uthman Adebowale Shares His Struggle

A JAMB 2025 candidate, Uthman Adebowale, has shared his frustration after facing one of the most common challenges during the UTME — time pressure, especially in Mathematics.

“I knew most of the math questions, but there was no enough time to solve them,” he said.

His experience reflects the battle many candidates face: having the knowledge but struggling to beat the clock.

Time Management — A Silent Challenge in JAMB

Mathematics questions often require:

• Careful thinking,
• Multiple steps to solve,
• And sometimes checking answers for accuracy.

Even when a candidate is well-prepared, the limited time in the exam hall can make it hard to fully work through every problem.

For a subject like Mathematics where calculations take time, speed and accuracy become just as important as knowing the right methods.

Why Many Candidates Face This Problem

• Tension and pressure inside the exam hall make candidates slower than usual.
• Long calculation steps in some questions eat up more time than expected.
• Fear of making mistakes causes candidates to double-check answers, using up precious minutes.

Uthman’s situation shows that sometimes, it’s not about lack of knowledge — it’s about the exam pace.

Advice for Future Exams

For candidates still preparing for exams:

• Practice solving questions under timed conditions at home.
• Skip very long questions first and return to them later if time permits.
• Trust your first instinct when answering easier questions to save time.
• Stay calm — panic wastes more minutes than anything else.

Final Words

Uthman, you did well by knowing the answers — and that’s a huge victory on its own.
Even if time wasn’t enough, your effort will still reflect in your score.

Wishing you the best results — you gave it your best shot, and that matters more than anything else!