What to Do If You Feel You Didn’t Write Well in JAMB 2025 While Waiting for Results

Writing the JAMB UTME can be a very emotional experience — and for many candidates, once they leave the exam hall, the fear starts creeping in:
“I don’t think I did well…”
“What if I failed?”
“What will happen next?”

If you’re feeling like you didn’t perform your best in the 2025 JAMB, don’t lose hope.
Here’s what you can do while you wait for the results to be released.

1. Stay Calm and Avoid Negative Thinking

First of all, calm down.
It’s easy to start overthinking and imagining the worst, but the truth is, you can never be sure until the result is officially out.

Many candidates who thought they failed ended up scoring well.
And sometimes, exams feel harder than they actually are.

Focus on the fact that you did your best under the conditions you faced. Be proud of that.

2. Pray and Stay Positive

While you wait, prayer can give you peace of mind.
Commit your effort into God’s hands and believe that all things are possible.
Staying positive will help you stay strong no matter what the final outcome is.

Remember: a positive heart attracts better outcomes than a fearful one.

3. Start Researching Other Opportunities

Even before results are out, it’s smart to start looking at all possible options.

• What other schools accept lower JAMB scores?
• Are there diploma or pre-degree programs you can apply for?
• Are there schools that will allow you to do a change of course to something easier if needed?

Knowledge is power.
Don’t wait for the result before you start thinking ahead. Prepare for all possibilities.

4. Prepare for Change of Course or Institution (If Needed)

If you suspect your score might not meet the cutoff for your first choice course or school, be ready for a change:

• You can apply for a Change of Course to a program that accepts lower scores.
• Or you can do a Change of Institution to a school with a lower cut-off mark.

JAMB always opens this option after results are released.
Be ready to move fast when the time comes.

5. Learn a Skill While Waiting

While waiting for results and admission, don’t waste your time.
Pick up a skill — it could be computer basics, graphic design, writing, tailoring, hairdressing, or any small thing that adds value to your life.

Whether you get admission immediately or not, having a skill will never be a waste.

6. Remember: One Exam Does Not Define Your Future

Finally, remember:
Failing one exam — even JAMB — is not the end of your life.
Many successful people today had setbacks early in their journey, but they kept moving.
You can always try again, take another path, or even discover something better for yourself.

You are bigger than one result. Your future is still bright.

Final Words

If you feel like you didn’t write well in the 2025 JAMB, don’t beat yourself up.
Stay calm, pray, plan smartly, and be ready for whatever comes next.
Whether your score turns out better than you expect or you need to adjust your plans, what matters most is not giving up.

Your dreams are still valid — and your journey is just beginning.