A TikTok user identified as @tainny.richie6 has highlighted on 9 important things JAMB UTME candidates must know before stepping foot into the exam hall.
As the 2026 UTME kick off today, 16th April, the man took it upon himself to intimate jambites on what to expect and how to navigate in a bid to achieve success.
Taking to TikTok handle, he wrote:
“This is how your screen will look like today
You are about to take UTME exam conducted by jamb for admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
1. Before you start your exam:
– Make sure the name, picture and registration number on the screen is yours.
– if not, report immediately.
2. Duration:
2 hours (120 minutes)
3. Total Questions:
180
Use of English – 60 questions
Other 3 subjects- 40 questions each
4. Navigation:
– press N — Next
– press P — previous question
– Use question number below to jump to any questions.
– you can switch subjects anytime
5. Auto Save:
– Your answer save automatically when you click next, previous, or any question number
6. ⏭️Skipping Questions:
You can skip any questions and come back later to the questions.
7. 🧮Calculator:
– Click the calculator button on the screen if needed
8. ⚠️ important Rules:
– Do not refresh the page
– Do not use browser back/forward buttons
– Once submitted, YOU CANNOT GO BACK AGAIN
9. ⏳ Submission:
– you must spend at least 1 hours before submitting
– To submit, press S twice or click “END EXAM”
📌 once you submit, your exam is FINAL
IF YOU SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY LOG YOU OUT, NO NEED TO PANIC. THIS DOSE NOT MEAN YOUR RECORD HAS NOT BEEN SAVED. YOU XAN BE LOGGED OUT ONCE YOUR TIME IS OVER, BUT YOUR ANSWER QUESTIONS ARE STILL INTACT.
BEST OF LUCK TO WE JAMBITES STUDENTS.”
