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JAMB UTME 2026 Exam Pattern: Questions, Marks, Duration & Negative Marking

JAMB UTME 2026 exam pattern — number of questions, marks per question, duration, negative marking scheme, section-wise split, and tips to maximise your score within the time limit.

Reviewed by: StudyRoadmap Editorial · Last verified: 2026-04-24

JAMB UTME 2026 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.

Subjects in this exam

  • English Language: 15 topics
  • Physics: 20 topics
  • Chemistry: 20 topics
  • Mathematics: 20 topics

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