The JAMB 2025 registration is over, and now the real journey begins. If you successfully registered, congratulations! You have taken the first step toward gaining admission into your dream school. But registering is not enough—what you do next will determine whether you pass or struggle on exam day.
Many candidates make the mistake of relaxing after registration, thinking they still have enough time. But the truth is, time flies faster than you think. Before you know it, April 25 will be here, and those who didn’t prepare will start panicking.
You don’t want to be among those who sit in the exam hall regretting the time they wasted. You want to be among those who enter confidently, answer their questions with ease, and come out knowing they did their best. So, what should you do now?
Get Your JAMB Registration Slip and Keep It Safe
Your registration slip is your proof that you are fully registered. It contains your registration number and other important details. Later, it will also show your exam date, time, and center.
Print your slip, make at least two copies, and keep them safe. Losing it can cause unnecessary stress, and you don’t want to start running around looking for it at the last minute.
Don’t Just Read—Study with a Plan
Reading without a plan is like walking in the dark without a flashlight. You might cover some ground, but you won’t know if you’re going in the right direction.
JAMB has a syllabus that tells you exactly what topics to study. If you don’t have it yet, download it from JAMB’s official website. This will help you focus on the right topics instead of wasting time on things that won’t even come out in the exam.
Also, don’t just read blindly. Set a timetable for yourself. Decide how many topics you will cover each day and stick to it. Even if it’s just two hours of study per day, what matters is consistency.
Use Past Questions Like Your Life Depends on It
Past questions are one of the most powerful weapons you can use to pass JAMB. Why? Because JAMB repeats questions. Even when they change the way they ask them, the concepts remain the same.
Practicing with past questions will help you understand the pattern of the exam, improve your speed, and build confidence. Don’t just read the answers—try to solve them yourself first before checking the solutions. That way, you will truly learn.
Learn How to Manage Time in the Exam Hall
JAMB is not just about what you know—it’s also about how fast you can answer questions. Many candidates fail, not because they don’t know the answers, but because they run out of time.
Each subject has 40 questions, and you have two hours to answer everything. That means you must be able to answer each question quickly and correctly.
The only way to get better at this is by practicing with a timer. Try answering 40 questions within the time limit and see how well you do. If you always run out of time, you need to work on your speed before the real exam day.
Stay Updated About Your Exam Date and Venue
JAMB will soon release details about when and where each candidate will write their exam. It’s your job to keep checking your JAMB profile so you don’t miss any updates.
Once you get your exam center, visit it before the exam day if possible. Many candidates have missed their exams just because they couldn’t find their center on time. Don’t let this happen to you.
Avoid Exam Malpractice at All Costs
Some students think they can cheat their way through JAMB. But what they don’t know is that JAMB has become smarter. Many candidates get caught every year and end up being disqualified.
Even worse, if JAMB suspects malpractice in a center, they can cancel the results of all the candidates there, even those who did nothing wrong. Imagine preparing so hard, only to have your result canceled because of someone else’s actions. It’s not worth the risk.
Go into the exam hall with confidence, not fear. If you have prepared well, you won’t need any shortcuts.
Take Care of Yourself Before the Exam
It’s easy to get carried away with studying and forget about your health. But no matter how much you read, if you are tired, sick, or mentally exhausted, you won’t perform well in the exam.
Make sure you get enough sleep, eat well, and take short breaks while studying. Avoid anything that will make you fall sick before your exam day. A fresh mind will always perform better than a stressed one.
Final Words
JAMB is not something you should take lightly. Many candidates will sit for this exam, but only those who prepare well will get the scores they need for admission.
If you’ve successfully registered, don’t waste this opportunity. Start preparing now. Every small effort you put in today will bring you closer to your goal.
And when you finally sit for the exam, go in with courage. Believe in yourself, stay focused, and give it your best. Success is possible—if you work for it.