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JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME): Format Guide & Practice Tests

Use of English plus three subjects related to the chosen course. Usually April–May.

At a glance

Who takes itSSS 3
SubjectsUse of English plus three subjects related to the chosen course
WhenUsually April–May
Format
  • Computer-based test with multiple-choice questions.
  • Scored out of 400.
Does it count?Required for admission to universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
Official informationjamb.gov.ng

Practice tests in this format

📖 Use of English

Practice Test 114 questions · Key details · Supporting details · Rhetoric
Practice Test 214 questions · Grammar · Vocabulary in context · Analyze argument
Practice Test 314 questions · Theme · Literary terms · Grammar
Practice Test 414 questions · Rhetoric · Vocabulary · Evaluate
Practice Test 514 questions · Grammar · Key details · Literary terms

🔢 Mathematics

Practice Test 140 questions · Algebraic Processes · Geometry and Mensuration · Number and Numeration (Money)
Practice Test 240 questions · Algebraic Processes · Geometry and Mensuration · Number and Numeration (Money)
Practice Test 340 questions · Algebraic Processes · Geometry and Mensuration · Everyday Statistics
Practice Test 440 questions · Algebraic Processes · Geometry and Mensuration · Number and Numeration (Money)
Practice Test 540 questions · Algebraic Processes · Geometry and Mensuration · Number and Numeration (Money)

🧲 Physics

Practice Test 140 questions · Waves · Kinematics · Dynamics
Practice Test 240 questions · Energy & Momentum · Dynamics · Waves
Practice Test 340 questions · Energy & Momentum · Dynamics · Electricity & Magnetism
Practice Test 440 questions · Dynamics · Energy & Momentum · Waves
Practice Test 540 questions · Kinematics · Dynamics · Energy & Momentum

⚗️ Chemistry

Practice Test 140 questions · Matter & Bonding · Quantities in Reactions · Gases
Practice Test 240 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Matter & Bonding · Chemical Reactions
Practice Test 340 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Matter & Bonding · Solutions
Practice Test 440 questions · Solutions · Quantities in Reactions · Matter & Bonding
Practice Test 540 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Matter & Bonding · Chemical Reactions

🧬 Biology

Practice Test 140 questions · Molecular Genetics · Homeostasis · Metabolic Processes
Practice Test 240 questions · Homeostasis · Metabolic Processes · Diversity of Living Things
Practice Test 340 questions · Genetics · Homeostasis · Biochemistry
Practice Test 440 questions · Animal Systems · Evolution · Molecular Genetics
Practice Test 540 questions · Molecular Genetics · Homeostasis · Metabolic Processes

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.

Frequently asked questions

What is the JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)?

Use of English plus three subjects related to the chosen course. Usually April–May. Required for admission to universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

What is the format?

Computer-based test with multiple-choice questions. Scored out of 400.

How should students prepare?

Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.

Are these the official exam papers?

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.

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