The JAMB UTME is one of Nigeria’s most competitive exams, yet year after year, some students manage to achieve astonishingly high scores.
Are these students simply more brilliant than others? Not necessarily! However, they do follow a few effective strategies that give them an edge over other candidates.
In this post, JAMB Tutor will reveal eight secrets of JAMB UTME Top Scorers. Ready to know and apply these tips? Grab a pen and jotter, and let’s dive in!
The Secrets of JAMB UTME Top Scorers
1. Early Preparation
Top JAMB UTME scorers know that time is one of their most valuable assets. By starting their preparation months in advance, they can study at a comfortable pace, ensuring they understand the material thoroughly without feeling rushed.
Early preparation also builds confidence, making them feel well-prepared as exam day approaches.
Not sure how to begin your JAMB UTME preparation with several months still ahead? Check out our guide to starting early here: [Link to Guide].
2. Studying the Right Materials
One of the best pieces of advice for JAMB candidates is to use the right study materials. Top scorers know this early on.
They focus only on relevant, recommended textbooks aligned with the current JAMB UTME syllabus and avoid wasting time on irrelevant content. This targeted study approach helps them concentrate on the areas JAMB emphasizes, which maximizes their study efforts.
Unfortunately, many brilliant students don’t achieve their desired scores because they are ignorant of this. That’s why, here at JAMB Tutor, we’ve compiled a list of the most effective textbooks, especially for science students.
Find these resources on our Telegram Channel to stay on track and avoid wasting your time.
3. Setting High Target Scores
Top scorers don’t just aim to pass; they aim to excel. Many even set ambitious goals by striving to beat the highest UTME score on record. Setting high score targets helps keep them motivated and drives them to work harder.
While pursuing this goal, they stay focused and committed to giving their best in each study session—even on lazy days. Remember the saying, “Aim for the stars, and you might just land on the moon.”
If you haven’t set a high target score yet, please do so now! You’ll be surprised at how motivating it can be.
4. Daily Study Routines
Top scorers make studying a daily habit. Each morning, they set study goals and work towards them, and make preparation for UTME a regular part of their day.
A well-structured daily routine helps them stay consistent, turning study time into an enjoyable, productive habit.
Consistency is essential for JAMB success, and these routines help top scorers stay on track. At some point, they even feel uneasy if they go too long without studying.
5. Consistency & Discipline
“Consistency bridges the gap between goals and accomplishments, while discipline keeps you moving forward even when motivation fades”.
Starting early, using the right materials, setting high goals, and following a routine are crucial, but they won’t yield results without discipline.
As a JAMB candidate, consistency and discipline set you apart because studying for JAMB won’t always be fun, but with discipline, you’ll be able to push through even when it’s tough.
This discipline, combined with a solid routine, naturally leads to consistency.
6. Completing the JAMB Syllabus
Top scorers don’t skip topics; they cover the entire JAMB syllabus. By mastering all the topics in all the subjects they are sitting for, they minimize the risk of surprises on exam day.
Completing the syllabus gives them an edge, as they are prepared for any question that might come up.
In case you’re yet to get the official JAMB Syllabus for 2025 UTME, check out this post to get a free copy.
7. Solving JAMB Past Questions
A common practice among top scorers is to thoroughly go through JAMB past questions. This familiarizes them with the exam format and question styles, and also helps them practice time management.
By practising with past questions, they gain insight into the types of questions JAMB tends to ask, thereby increasing their confidence.
In case you want to get your hands on these past questions, you can check out the JAMB Remix series on our telegram channel and go through these questions topic-by-topic.
8. Leaving Time for Revision
Top scorers understand that revision is crucial for retention. Therefore, they allocate enough time before the exam to review what they’ve studied.
This reinforces their understanding and helps them identify weak areas. This final revision makes them feel fully prepared as exam day arrives.
As someone preparing for JAMB UTME, it is normal to forget some of the things you’ve read. Revision gives you the opportunity to go back to these topics and learn them again till you can no longer forget.
Take Home
Dear student, these tips are not just daily advice—they’re the habits and strategies that set top scorers apart from the average.
Would you like to be among the 2025 JAMB UTME top scorers? Put these strategies into practice, and trust the process. JAMB TUTOR wishes you good luck!
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