- Scoring 300+ in JAMB is not as difficult as many students think. With the right strategy, consistent practice, and smart study habits, you can achieve a high UTME score in the 2025/2026 exam without stress.
This updated tutorial will show you step-by-step how top scorers study, what they avoid, and how you can replicate their success.
⭐ 1. Start Preparing Early (6–12 Weeks Before JAMB)
One of the biggest differences between low scorers and high scorers is when they start reading.
✔️ What to do:
- Create a reading timetable
- Study 2–4 hours daily
- Focus on understanding, not cramming
- Use past questions during practice
Early preparation gives you an advantage.
⭐ 2. Use the Official JAMB Syllabus Only
Most students fail because they read topics that will never appear in the exam.
✔️ Solution:
Download the official JAMB syllabus for each subject.
👉 Outbound link: JAMB Syllabus — www.jamb.gov.ng
This ensures every hour of reading is meaningful.
⭐ 3. Choose the Right Textbooks
Using wrong or outdated textbooks slows your progress.
Best textbooks recommended for JAMB:
- English: The Invisible Teacher, Essential English, Past Questions
- Physics: New School Physics
- Chemistry: Ababio, New School Chemistry
- Biology: Modern Biology
- Government/Commerce: Exam bodies’ recommended texts
You don’t have to buy everything—just the right ones.
⭐ 4. Practice CBT Past Questions Every Day
JAMB is now 100% computer-based.
To score 300+, you MUST practice with CBT tools, not just textbooks.
✔️ What to use:
- JAMB CBT mobile apps
- Online mock tests
- Past question CBT software
This improves:
- Speed
- Accuracy
- Confidence
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⭐ 5. Study Smart (Not Hard)
Studying for 6 hours a day doesn’t mean you’ll score high.
Smart study includes:
- Solving past questions by topic
- Identifying weak areas
- Studying difficult topics in the morning
- Revising weekly
- Using memory techniques like active recall
⭐ 6. Break Down Your Subjects
For Science Students:
- Physics → Solve at least 20 questions daily
- Chemistry → Memorize formulas + practice calculations
- Biology → Focus on diagrams, definitions, processes
For Art/Commercial Students:
- Government → Understand events chronologically
- Literature → Study themes, characters, settings
- CRS → Read both Old & New Testament summaries
Breaking subjects into pieces makes reading easier.
⭐ 7. Master Time Management
In JAMB:
- 160 questions
- 120 minutes
- Less than 1 minute per question
✔️ How to manage time:
- Start with your easiest subject
- Don’t spend more than 15 seconds stuck
- Skip and return later
- Use CBT mock tests under timed conditions
High scorers don’t waste time.
⭐ 8. Avoid Distractions While Studying
You cannot score 300+ with constant:
- TikTok
- Games
- TV
- Noise
✔️ Fix:
- Put your phone on “Do Not Disturb”
- Study in a quiet place
- Use study mode apps
⭐ 9. Know the JAMB Marking System
There is NO negative marking in JAMB.
Meaning:
- If you don’t know an answer, guess intelligently
- Never leave any question blank
This alone can add 20–30 marks.
⭐ 10. Stay Calm on Exam Day
Many well-prepared students fail due to panic.
✔️ How to stay calm:
- Arrive early at the CBT center
- Take deep breaths
- Don’t rush questions
- Trust your preparation
Your mindset can add or remove marks.
🎯 Final Tips to Score 300+ in JAMB Easily
- Use the syllabus
- Practice CBT questions daily
- Study smart, not hard
- Avoid common mistakes
- Revise weekly
- Stay confident
If you follow this 2025/2026 updated tutorial, scoring 300+ in JAMB becomes realistic and achievable.
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