JAMB UTME 2026: Exam Pattern, Eligibility & Study Plan
Nigeria · 4 subjects · 75 topics · Updated 2026-04-02
JAMB UTME is Nigeria's unified tertiary matriculation exam, mandatory for university admission. Covers English and three subject combinations based on candidate's intended course.
Live status
Verified 2026-04-24- Year
- 2026
- Subjects
- 4
- Topics
- 75
Freshness tracked daily from https://www.jamb.gov.ng. See 2026 calendar →
📋 Exam Pattern
180 MCQs, 2 hours, 400 marks total. Four subjects (Language + 3 UTAS subjects based on programme choice). 45 minutes per subject. 1 mark per correct answer.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
UTME: Class 12 graduate or final-year student, age 16+. Direct Entry: ND/NCE/A-Level or equivalent, minimum 5 credits in WASSCE or NECO including English and Mathematics.
Subjects & Topics Covered — 75 topics across 4 subjects
English Language
15 topics · Vocabulary and Word Meanings· Synonyms and Antonyms· Comprehension Passages + more
Physics
20 topics · Motion in One Dimension· Motion in Two Dimensions· Newton's Laws of Motion + more
Chemistry
20 topics · Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table· Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure· States of Matter: Gases, Liquids and Solids + more
Mathematics
20 topics · Number and Numeration· Algebraic Processes· Geometry: Lines, Angles and Triangles + more
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| Exam Name | JAMB UTME |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| Subjects | English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Total Topics | 75 |
| Official Source | https://www.jamb.gov.ng |
| Last Updated | 2026-04-02 |
Sources & References
The following Wikipedia articles provide authoritative background on JAMB UTME and its exam ecosystem. They are cited for E-E-A-T purposes to support the accuracy of the information presented on this page.
- [1] Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board — Wikipedia — Official body conducting JAMB UTME in Nigeria
- [2] Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination — Wikipedia — Format, subjects, and scoring system for JAMB exams