Do you wish to know the basics on how to pass Jamb excellently and score 280+ above in jamb? Or do you think Jamb is difficult or hard to pass? Well relax because in this article we would be answering all of your questions pertaining to JAMB examination.
Firstly understand that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is the board controlling the exams while the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is the exam written by candidates who applied for Jamb.
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Passing Jamb is one of the criteria for getting admission into any university in Nigeria, however most jambite always say “I want to pass Jamb and score above 280+ ” or “I will pass Jamb excellently“. Yet most jambite end up either failing or getting low marks.
This is not as a result of them planning to fail or get a low score but it is because they could not get the proper guide on how to prepare for the Jamb examination.
So if you are among other jambite always thinking that getting 280+ above in Jamb is virtually impossible then you need to rethink because in this article you would be getting a full guide on how to pass Jamb excellently and score 280+ above.
Knowing fully well that you would get to know how to pass excellently in this article in a bit, we would be covering all areas about the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board(JAMB) exam.
Is Jamb difficult to pass
Most times when students hear of the exam Jamb they begin to shiver and grieved by fear the Utme examination being governed by jamb is not as difficult as most students claim it is.
Basically the reason why most students or jambite feel that jamb examination is difficult to pass is because they did need read and inadequate preparation towards the jamb exam could also be the reason.
However, I can boldly tell you that the Jamb examination is not as difficult to pass as you think and you can virtually score 280+ above but note it comes with a price which is knowing how to prepare and pass jamb excellently and this would take us to the next heading of this article.
How to pass jamb excellently | score 280+ above
Knowing fully well that the Jamb examination is not difficult to pass then what next would you do to pass the jamb excellently and score above 280+. Well below are guides on how to pass jamb excellently and score 280+ above:
- Register for Jamb Early
- Make JAMB Syllabus and Brochure your study guide
- Get Recommended Text Books and Materials
- Get Rid of Distraction
- Set Out a Jamb Study Timetable
- Be Eager to Ask Questions Relating to Jamb
- Be Consistent in Reading
- Identify Your Weakness
- Get and Practice JAMB Past Questions efficiently
- Learn how to write CBT exam
- Download Jamb practice app
- Attend Good JAMB Tutorial
- Aim to get high score in Jamb
- Care for Your Body and Health
- Stay Updated On JAMB News
- Have A Positive Mindset So Success Would Be Yours
- God Factor Must Be Involved
Likeit was started in this article earlier on, passing Jamb comes with a price and following the above outline is the price. So let begin with the explanations;
1.Register for Jamb Exam Early
It is good to register for the Jamb examination early because this is like the bedrock or pathway to scoring high in jamb.
However the main purpose of registering for Jamb early is that there is a tendency that you get to write your exam in a center closer to you.
This means that you don’t need to start going extra mile to get to your center on time or eventually go late and not write the exam and this also saves you transportation costs. So it is of good benefit if you register early for the jamb examination.
2.Make JAMB Syllabus and Brochure your study guide
Making Jamb Syllabus and Brochure your study guide is key if you want to pass Jamb excellently because every year jamb rules out syllabus and brochures to help jambite study but most students ignore this and just read their books.
However I would tell you that you should never ignore the Jamb syllabus and brochure because these are guides to help you study efficiently and better.
So get the Jamb syllabus and brochure on the Jamb official website www.jamb.gov.ng/ or search on google “download the Jamb syllabus and brochure PDF file”. and try to read all areas in it.
3.Get Recommended Text Books and Materials
While studying for jamb there are certain textbooks you must use while reading because these are books recommended by Jamb for students or jambite to study with.
Below are books recommended by Jamb for science students, art students and commercial students:
JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Science Students
Below are recommended text book for science students you can just add it to other textbook you use for reading.
Use of English
The Invisible Teacher of JAMB’s Use of English by Dele Ashade
A-Z English Textbook by Dele Ashade
A-One English by Dele Ashade
Chemistry
Lamlad’s SSCE & UTME Chemistry by F. O. Ayinde and F. O. Asubiojo
New School Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools by Ababio, O.Y
Physics
Senior Secondary School Physics by Okeke, P. N and Anyakoha, M.W
Lamlad’s SSCE & UTME Physics by O. Ajaja and H.B. Olaniyi
Biology
Explicit Biology by O.J. Olaoye
JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Art & Commercial Students
Below are recommended text book to study with for Jamb for art and commercial students;
English
The Invisible Teacher of JAMB’s Use of English by Dele Ashade
A-Z English Textbook by Dele Ashade
A-One English by Dele Ashade
Essential Oral English for Schools and Colleges by Caesar, O. J.
Government
Comprehensive Government for Senior Secondary Schools
Essential Government for Senior Secondary Schools by C. C. Dibie.
Literature
Practical Guild in Literature
Exam Focus Literature-in-English
CRS
Read the Bible in addition with the JAMB syllabus
Economics
Essential Economics for Senior Secondary Schools
Comprehensive Economics
So endeavor to get these textbooks as it would be a starting point towards achieving a high score in Jamb.
4.Get Rid of Distraction
Distraction has been the most paramount issue that makes Jamb candidates fail or get low marks in Jamb however distraction comes in many forms such as spending so much time on social media, playing excessively, partying, excessive sleeping, playing or watching football too much and bad peer influence.e.t.c.
Distraction is basically anything that waste you time without you gaining positively from it so it is best you identify what distracts you from preparing for Jamb examination.
However, below are helpful tips on how you can get rid of any kind of distractions while preparing for the JAMB exam.
- Try studying at the library and avoid going with your Android phone, iPhone or iPad.
- Study in a calm surrounding.
- Rest or sleep well before you start studying
- Eat little before studying (don’t read with empty stomach)
- if you have to study with your phone switch off your data
- Do away with checking out your WhatsApp messages, Facebook messages, Twitter messages, Instagram messages during study hours.
- Exhibit the habit of using social media mainly on weekends
- Cut off from friends who would distract you from your study time
- Get a good recharge lamp to study at night.
- Study with a table and chair not on bed because it helps you not to sleep.
- Avoid engaging in house chores during study time
- Study in a well-ventilated room helps you brain to be calm and breathing flows well
5.Set Out a Jamb Study Timetable
Ideally you are meant to set up a Jamb timetable to study with, this helps you in planning yourself well to study for your jamb examination.
However it is best you put the subject you are not really good on during the time you are mainly free for a long duration so as to make you study that particular subject more.
6.Be Eager to Ask Questions Relating to Jamb
It is good to ask questions relating to Jamb because it helps you have a knowledge on what the Jamb examination is all about.
7.Be Consistent in Reading
If you want to pass the jamb examination you need to be consistent in reading because consitency is the key.
So always note that the Jamb preparation period is not the time to play or wander around instead it is a time you need to be serious and consistent in reading and studying your books.
8.Identify Your Weakness
Identifying your weakness means fishing out the subject in which you know you are not good in, so after you identify the subject you are not good in try as much as possible to study that subject effectively.
9.Get and Practice JAMB Past Questions efficiently
Studying past questions is another way on how to pass jamb excellently and score 280+ above. So you can get the jamb past questions from any bookshop around you then study it efficiently
Also the Jamb past questions is a compilation of past years Jamb questions so therefore there is tendency that Jamb would repeat some questions again so it is good to study the Jamb past questions so as to familiarize yourself with thier questions.
10.Learn how to write CBT exam
Another guide on how to pass Jamb excellently and score 280+ above is to learn how to write CBT exam. The CBT exam is a different exam entirely because it’s not the normal pen and paper exam.
So look for a CBT center you can enroll in and familiarize yourself with the computer or laptop as this would give you a clearer knowledge on how to write a CBT exam.
11.Download Jamb practice app
You can go on playstore or applestore and download any of the jamb practice app some recommended apps include:
- Jamb CBT+ waec past questions
- Jamb CBT- practice past questions and answers
- Jamb CBT practice (2022)
- Jamb CBT practice app offline
The benefits of these apps are just to prepare your mind on how the Jamb exam is conducted and also it has the live exam practice which allows you to practice as if you are writing the jamb exam.
12.Attend Good JAMB Tutorial
It is good to attend Jamb tutorial because it’s a great way to start preparing for the Jamb exam and it can also help you to pass your Jamb.
Generally when you attend Jamb tutorial it gives room for you to learn from other new teachers and helps you reduce the time you spend on un-educative things so it improves your learning time.
13.Aim to get high score in Jamb
Never underate or underestimate yourself aim to get high mark in the Jamb examination, always have the mindset of scoring 280+ above in your Jamb examination and work towards it.
14.Care for Your Body and Health
Care for you body and health in the sense that you use should take antimalaria drugs few weeks to the Jamb examination so as to avoid getting malaria as advised by the Joint Admission Matriculation Board(JAMB).
15.Stay Updated On JAMB News
Follow top pages that give update about jamb news or follow the jamb official Twitter account @JAMBHQ as this is the only social media platform jamb operate on.
So always be at alert, hear vitals information about the Jamb examination and beware of false news on the internet.
16.Have a positive mindset so success would be yours
Always have a positive mindset and believe you would pass the examination never you underate yourself or say you won’t pass the jamb examination, simply believe you can do it.
17.God Factor Must Be Involved
Lastly after you must have done all things listed above it is good to involve your creator so as to speed up things.
So if you are a Christian, Muslim or any religion try to pray and ask God to help you pass the Jamb examination.
Try to follow all steps above on how to pass Jamb excellently and score 280+ above as it would really help you.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) concerning Jamb
Can I pass jamb without studying?
No you can’t pass Jamb without studying, even if you are very intelligent or smart you would still need to practice in order to secure a good score in Jamb.
Do jamb actually repeat questions?
Yes Jamb repeat some of their past questions so it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the jamb past questions as stated above in this article.
Can I upgrade my Jamb score?
No you can’t upgrade your Jamb score, there is no such thing as jamb upgrade rather these are scheme that scammers run just to extort money from students who score low in Jamb.
So be aware that there is no such thing as you upgrading your Jamb score.
Can I cheat in jamb?
No you can’t cheat in jamb because the jamb exam is a CBT based examination and the questions can only be accessed on the day of your jamb exam time.
Also there are CCTV cameras everywhere in all Jamb centers capturing the movement of student so there is a high possibility that you won’t be able to chat in the Jamb exam hall.
Can I get Jamb cheat site online?
No you can’t get Jamb cheat site online so beware any site that tell you that you can get jamb answers on their site are scammers.
CONCLUSION
It was fully analyzed and explained in this article on how to pass jamb excellently and score 280+ above.
so I endeavor you to go through this article very well and always study because studying your book is a great way in achieving a high score in jamb. I pray you pass your Jamb examination.
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