JAMB 2025: “Past Questions Helped Me, But Literature Was Tough” — Ayuba Shares Mixed Experience

A candidate, Ayuba, has shared his honest experience after writing the JAMB 2025 UTME, highlighting both moments of relief and difficulty during the exam.

“I had found some past questions same to what I practically studied, but Literature in English was tough because I didn’t read such stories or watch the movies. God helps me good results,” he said.

Ayuba’s story shows the mixed feelings many candidates experience — joy when familiar questions appear, and regret when faced with unfamiliar topics.

Past Questions Made a Difference

For subjects outside Literature, Ayuba felt a strong advantage because many of the questions were similar to what he had studied from past JAMB papers.
This highlights once again why practicing past questions remains one of the smartest ways to prepare for JAMB.

The Challenge with Literature in English

However, when it came to Literature in English, things became tough for Ayuba.
The challenge wasn’t just about answering questions — it was about not being familiar with some of the books and movies that JAMB asked about.

In Literature, understanding the storylines, characters, and themes from the set texts is crucial. Without proper reading or watching adaptations, it can be hard to answer some questions correctly.

A Prayer for Good Results

Even with the challenges faced, Ayuba remains hopeful, trusting God for good results despite the difficulties with Literature.

A Message to Other Candidates

Ayuba’s experience is a strong reminder to:

• Take time to read all recommended texts, especially for subjects like Literature.
• Practice with past questions, but also broaden your reading to cover all possibilities.
• Stay hopeful, even when an exam doesn’t go perfectly — sometimes, your best effort is enough.

As the JAMB 2025 exams continue, Ayuba’s story encourages others to keep pushing and trust that their hard work will pay off.