JAMB CBT (Computer-Based Test) is the format used for the UTME. You answer all questions on a computer at an accredited CBT centre — no paper, no pencil shading.

How long is the JAMB CBT exam?

JAMB CBT runs for 2 hours. You answer 180 objective questions across 4 subjects (English Language is compulsory plus 3 chosen subjects).

How many questions are on JAMB CBT?

180 questions total: 60 in English Language and 40 in each of your 3 other chosen subjects.

Can I practise JAMB CBT online for free?

Yes. Sign up on Eduqore and you can practise real JAMB past questions in the same CBT format as the actual exam, on any phone.

What happens if I run out of time?

The system auto-submits whatever you've answered. Questions you didn't reach are scored as wrong, so it's safer to guess every question than to leave it blank.

JAMB CBT Practice — Free Online Guide

What is JAMB CBT?

JAMB CBT is the official format of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Every candidate sits the exam on a computer at a JAMB-accredited CBT centre. There is no paper answer sheet — your answers are recorded as you click.

JAMB CBT exam format at a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Total questions: 180 objective (multiple choice)
English Language: 60 questions (compulsory)
3 other subjects: 40 questions each
Maximum score: 400 (English 100, other subjects 100 each)
Calculator: Not allowed — only the on-screen one

How to choose your 3 other subjects

Your subject combination must match the requirements of your course of study. Always check the JAMB brochure for your chosen course before registering — picking the wrong combination is the most common reason JAMB candidates get disqualified for a course.

How to practise JAMB CBT online for free

Sign up on Eduqore — no card needed.
Pick "JAMB UTME" from the exam catalogue.
Choose your 4 subjects (English + 3).
Take timed practice in CBT format, exactly like the real exam.
Review your wrong answers with detailed explanations.

Tips that actually move your score

Answer every question. There is no negative marking — a guess is worth more than a blank.
Practise on a phone. You won't have a phone in the exam, but practising on mobile builds the habit of reading short questions fast.
Time yourself. Average ~40 seconds per question. If you spend over a minute, mark it and move on.
Drill English daily. 60 of the 180 questions are English — the highest-leverage subject.

How Eduqore compares to other JAMB CBT practice platforms

Nigerian students often start with Myschool (myschool.ng), the Awajis JAMB CBT portal, TryJambCBT, JambCBTTest, Mobile Academy, Tegy24, O3Schools, Exambly, or the 3Thirty JAMB app for past-question practice. Most of those are heavy on ads, require offline downloads, or stop at static PDFs. Eduqore runs JAMB CBT practice straight in the browser — no install, low-bandwidth, with timed sessions, AI mock exams and per-question explanations.

If you've used any of the platforms above and want a faster, ad-free CBT experience that works on a basic phone, this is a direct alternative built for the same JAMB UTME syllabus.