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Post-UTME 2026: 5 Mistakes That Could Cost You Admission

Most candidates treat Post-UTME like JAMB. That is a costly error. JAMB ranks you against the whole country. Post-UTME decides if the school really wants you in that department. First, get your school’s own past questions. Each institution has its own format and timing. Then practise under a strict timer so you never run out of time on exam day. Next, double-check your subject combination against the course requirements. No score can save you if your subjects don’t match. Also sort out all your documents early—result slip, JAMB slip, birth certificate, passport photos and LGA letter. Finally, understand how your school weights scores. Some use 50% JAMB and 50% Post-UTME. Others add O-level grades. A strong screening performance can lift an average JAMB score. If your first choice doesn’t work out, explore course or institution changes. ND-to-degree routes can also get you where you want to go.

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mary

How many of you treated Post-UTME like JAMB and regretted not focusing on your school's past questions?

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jayjay

So, did they find that focusing on broad JAMB patterns left candidates unprepared for school-specific formats?

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jaruma

It's surprising to hear many still rely solely on JAMB practice despite each institution's distinct test format.

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mel

Sure, past questions help, but what if your school hasn't published enough? Overreliance might leave you unprepared for new question styles.

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julia

Set a weekly schedule to tackle your department's past questions, timing yourself to simulate real Post-UTME conditions.

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