Why It Is Almost Impossible to Cheat During JAMB 2025

Every year, many candidates fall into the trap of so-called “JAMB runz” and expo groups. Some pay thousands of naira to people claiming to have the real questions or direct access to JAMB answers. But what most of these candidates don’t realize is that expo no longer works, and cheating is nearly impossible in JAMB today.

The 2025 UTME has been designed with strict systems and technology that block all forms of malpractice. If you’re hoping to cheat, you’re only setting yourself up for disappointment — or worse, disqualification.

1. Biometric Verification at Entry

One of the strongest reasons cheating is nearly impossible in JAMB today is biometric verification.

Before any candidate is allowed into the examination hall, they must verify their identity using their fingerprint. This process confirms that the person who registered is the same person writing the exam.

If your fingerprint doesn’t match what’s on JAMB’s record, you won’t be allowed to enter — no matter what your excuse is. There is no way to send someone else to impersonate you. If you don’t get verified, you don’t write the exam.

2. CCTV Surveillance in All Centres

All accredited JAMB CBT centres are now equipped with CCTV cameras that record everything happening inside the examination hall.

These cameras are not just for show — they are connected directly to JAMB’s monitoring system and can be reviewed at any time. If a candidate is caught trying to cheat, whispering, or even acting suspiciously, their footage can be used as evidence, and their result may be cancelled.

Many students have had their results withheld in previous years simply because of suspicious movement caught on camera. The monitoring is silent, but it is active — and very effective.

3. Randomization of Questions

Another reason expo doesn’t work is that no two candidates receive the same set of questions in the same order.

JAMB uses a computer algorithm to shuffle the questions and options for each candidate. Even if two people are seated side by side in the same hall, what appears as Question 5 for one person might be Question 15 for another — and the answer options are also arranged differently.

This means even if someone gets a “leaked” answer, there’s no way to match it to the exact question or option on their screen.
Sharing answers becomes confusing, misleading, and completely unreliable.

4. Strict Timing and Auto-Submission

JAMB CBT exams are strictly timed. Each subject has a fixed duration, and the timer starts immediately once the exam begins on your system.

There is no grace period. Once the time for a subject runs out, the system automatically submits your answers, whether you’re finished or not. You cannot pause, delay, or restart the exam.

This strict timing removes the opportunity to delay your work in hopes of getting answers from outside sources.
If you spend time looking around or waiting for expo, you’ll simply run out of time — and the system will submit whatever you have done so far.

5. JAMB’s Fake Expo Website Trap

In recent years, JAMB has gone a step further by creating fake expo websites — also known as decoy sites — designed to catch candidates who are trying to cheat.

These websites look like real “runz” platforms. They claim to sell real JAMB questions and collect money from unsuspecting candidates. Once a student makes payment, their details are flagged.
In 2025, JAMB confirmed that over 180 candidates had already been caught this way before the exam even started.

This move shows how serious the board is about tracking and exposing malpractice. If you attempt to use expo, you may not only lose your money — you could lose your result and be banned from future exams.

6. No Phones, Bags, or Unauthorized Items Allowed

JAMB has made it clear: candidates are not allowed to enter the exam hall with any personal items aside from their exam slip.

At the entrance of every CBT centre, you will be asked to drop:

• Phones
• Bags
• Calculators
• Wristwatches
• Books or papers

Security personnel and exam officials conduct thorough checks. Any attempt to smuggle in a device or material can get you immediately disqualified. Even the JAMB calculator is now built into the CBT system — so you don’t need to bring one.

In short, there is no opportunity to hide expo, no matter how small or smart it looks.

7. Live Monitoring of CBT Systems

Every CBT centre is directly connected to JAMB’s central server. As you’re writing your exam, the system tracks every action in real time.

This live monitoring includes:

• When you log in
• How long you stay on each question
• If there’s any suspicious pause or system behavior
• Any attempt to tamper with the computer

If anything unusual is detected, your session can be flagged or terminated.
Even after the exam, JAMB reviews system activity to detect patterns of malpractice.

This means you can’t manipulate the software or sneak in external help — the system is too secure and too closely watched.

What You Should Do Instead

Now that it’s clear cheating won’t work, what’s the best approach?

The only reliable way to pass JAMB is by preparing the right way. Here’s what you should focus on:

• Study JAMB past questions and understand how questions are structured
• Follow the official syllabus for each subject — that’s what JAMB will test you on
• Use CBT practice software or apps to get familiar with how the exam works
• Read your recommended textbooks and understand key concepts
• Join real study groups, not expo groups — and use platforms that share verified prep content

You don’t need to cheat. With smart preparation, the exam becomes easier than you think.

Final Word

JAMB has built a system where cheating is no longer an option. From biometric verification to CCTV surveillance, randomized questions, and real-time monitoring, every loophole has been closed.

Every year, candidates who fall for expo promises end up disappointed — losing their money, their result, and sometimes their chance to gain admission.

If someone is still offering you “sure answers,” just know they are after your money. The best and only proven strategy is simple: read, practice, prepare, and stay focused.

In 2025, the only expo that works is discipline, confidence, and smart preparation.

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