UTME Question Count – 7 Most Asked Questions About UTME Exam

 Do you know that the unified tertiary matriculation examination consists of a total of 180 questions? Which are divided into various subjects. 

Writing external exams can make students feel anxious sometimes. When my junior brother was about to write his UTME exam, he kept asking questions like,

Is English compulsory? What subjects should I read? How do I prepare? What are the likely questions? How many questions will I be asked?.

 And the list continues. My brother was a bit tense, but after I answered his questions, just like I would be answering them here.

My brother felt relieved and prepared for his exams. The good part is that he passed in flying colors.

In Nigeria, every year, students in senior secondary schools, especially those in SSS3, are prepared for several exams. It ranges from internal, mock and external exams.  

But to gain admission into a tertiary  institution, every student is expected to write the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which is also known as the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)

At first, I used to get confused about the difference between JAMB and UTME. But the truth is that these two are the same; the only difference is that JAMB is the body that conducts the UTME Exam.

Here I will be sharing with you the answers and other information i shared with my junior brother when he wrote UTME Exams.

I Will Be Answering Questions Like;

1. What Is The Total Count Of UTME Questions?
2. How Are The Numbers Divided For Each Subject?
3. How Long Does the UTME Exam Take?
4. Which Subjects Should I Read For the UTME Exam?
5. How Do I Prepare For UTME?
6. Guide On How To Answer UTME Questions
7. Are UTME Questions Repeated?

Here are the seven most asked questions about the UTME Exam and their answers.

They include the following,

1. What Is The Total Count Of UTME Questions?

The total count of UTME questions is 180, and this comprises different subjects, like English, literature, maths, chemistry, depending on the course you intend to study in the tertiary institution of your choice.

2. How Are The Numbers Divided For Each Subject?

UTME questions are divided in accordance with the number of subjects you are expected to write. The total is 180, but each subject has its own number of questions.

UTME exam is divided into sections; the use of English section has 60 questions, and the remaining three subjects have 40 questions each.

3. How Long Does the UTME Exam Take?

The UTME exam takes 2 hours. It is expected that each candidate will finish the questions within 120 minutes, regardless of the subject combination.

 It is also important for any candidate to be time-conscious when writing UTME exams, because once the system logs you out, you end up not submitting your exam, or the system submits it for you, whether you finish or not.

4. Which Subjects Should I Read For the UTME Exam?

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) offers a total of 25 subjects, among which candidates make their choice, based on the course they wish to study.

The following subjects are covered in the UTME exams. It’s usually a combination of four subjects, but English is compulsory.

• English language
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Economics
• Government
• Literature in English
• Commerce
• French
• Computer studies
• Physical and health education. E.t.c

The different fields, such as science, social sciences, humanities and commerce, all have their specific subject combinations as specified by JAMB.

5. How Do I Prepare For UTME?

 Every candidate writing the UTME Exam desires to write it once and gain admission. However, some persons write UTME up to 5 times before gaining admission.

To write the UTME Exam and pass it, you need to prepare yourself well enough.

Here are some tips on how you can prepare for the UTME Exam

• Check for updates regularly, using the official JAMB website, to stay informed about any changes. It is important to check the website for recent updates.
• Make a plan on how to study for your exam. You can make a timetable on how you will be reading your subjects.
• Go for tutorial classes. You can take physical or online lessons
• Familiarize yourself with CBT.  The exam is computer-based. For a candidate who does not have prior knowledge of how a computer works, it is important to take lessons on how to operate a computer.
• Practice past UTME questions. In most cases, UTME questions are often repeated, though not exactly in the same way, as the question will be twisted. You can take past questions online or through the printed booklets
• Use recommended books and resources from JAMB. For the UTME exam, JAMB always recommends some books or novels and other materials for candidates to read. Ensure to get them and read them well.
• Discipline yourself to stay focused and remove distractions.

6. Guide On How To Answer UTME Questions

Answering UTME questions is very easy if you understand how the process works. You need to be very careful when answering UTME questions. And manage your time well.  

Here is a guide on how to take the UTME Exams

• Make sure you fill in your details and information correctly
• Read the instructions carefully before answering any question  
• Start with the subject that you find easy
• Do not spend too much time on each question; you can skip and come back to it
• If you encounter any problem at any time, call the attention of the staff around you
• Ensure you submit before you leave

7. Are UTME Questions Repeated?

 Yes, in most cases, UTME questions are always repeated. But then, in every UTME exam, the UTME questions that are repeated will be twisted a little in a way that you need to understand before answering.

In this case, it is best to get familiar with past UTME questions, understand the exact questions and their answers. That way, it will be easy for you to remember it during the UTME exams.

Conclusion

Now that you know the UTME question count and the 7 most asked questions about the UTME exam, it is important that you prepare yourself well for your UTME exam, using recommended resources and practicing UTME questions from previous years.

If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to drop them in the comment section. We will be glad to have them.