JAMB CBT Past Questions and Answers PDF (2026/2027 Updated Version)
JAMB Past Questions and Answers PDF: Are you preparing to sit for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)? If yes, you have just discovered the ultimate secret to scoring 300+! The JAMB Past Questions and Answers PDF is a comprehensive, updated compilation of real exam questions from the last 15 years (including 2025 CBT questions). This material is designed to help you master the CBT format, understand how JAMB sets questions, and spot repeated questions before you even enter the exam hall.
Why You Need This JAMB Past Question Material
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is known for one thing: repetition. Approximately 60% of questions in the 2026 exam will be repeated or rephrased from past years. By studying this updated PDF, you are not just practicing; you are seeing the future. This package covers all subjects, ensuring you are prepared regardless of your course combination.
JAMB UTME Exam Format (2026)
The JAMB UTME is a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Speed and accuracy are key.
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Total Questions: 180.
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Time Allowed: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
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English Language: 60 Questions (Compulsory for all).
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3 Other Subjects: 40 Questions each (Depending on your course).
Sample JAMB Past Questions and Answers
Here are selected sample questions from our complete package to test your readiness:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SECTION
1. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word: The police officer was accused of being lethargic in his duties. A. Active B. Lazy C. Honest D. Corrupt Answer: A. Active (Lethargic means sluggish or lazy)
2. Choose the correct option to fill the gap: If I ______ you, I would have accepted the offer. A. am B. was C. were D. be Answer: C. were (Subjunctive mood for hypothetical situations)
MATHEMATICS SECTION
3. Solve for x: If 4^(x) = 1/64, find x. A. 3 B. -3 C. 4 D. -4 Answer: B. -3 (4^x = 4^-3, therefore x = -3)
4. Find the gradient of the line passing through points P(2, 5) and Q(4, 9). A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 Answer: B. 2 (m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (9-5)/(4-2) = 4/2 = 2)
PHYSICS SECTION
5. Which of the following is a derived unit? A. Meter B. Second C. Newton D. Kilogram Answer: C. Newton (Newton is derived from kg, m, and s)
6. A car accelerates from rest at 4m/s² for 10 seconds. Calculate the distance covered. A. 40m B. 100m C. 200m D. 400m Answer: C. 200m (s = ut + ½at²; s = 0 + ½(4)(100) = 200m)
CHEMISTRY SECTION
7. The shape of a water molecule (H₂O) is: A. Linear B. Tetrahedral C. Pyramidal D. Angular / Bent / V-shape Answer: D. Angular / Bent / V-shape
8. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change? A. Melting of ice B. Rusting of iron C. Dissolution of salt in water D. Evaporation of water Answer: B. Rusting of iron
GOVERNMENT SECTION
9. A system of government where power is concentrated at the center is called: A. Federalism B. Confederalism C. Unitary System D. Oligarchy Answer: C. Unitary System
10. The first military head of state in Nigeria was: A. Gen. Yakubu Gowon B. Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi C. Gen. Murtala Muhammed D. Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo Answer: B. Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi
