JAMB New Marking Scheme 2017 – How JAMB Scores Candidates

​JAMB New Marking Scheme 2017 – How JAMB Scores Candidates;

Are you writing JAMB this year?

If your answer is YES, then you should know, the exact method which JAMB uses to mark your scripts and scores you.

Are you interested in knowing this? Then, read below.

Here are some questions, frequently ask by JAMBITES:

• What is the total mark of JAMB?
• How many points do i need to pass JAMB?
• How many correct answers do I need to pass JAMB?

We hope that through this article, you’ll be enlighten and have full knowledge on how jamb scores you.

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One of the aims of this article is to refresh JAMBite mind on the fake belief that JAMB Marking Scheme is a scam. You should take note that in the year 2014 & 2015, 70% of jamb candidates, who participated in the JAMB-UTME examination scored below the 180 point aggregate.

JAMB UTME Subjects Combination

Note that the JAMB UTME Examination subject comprises of the following which are listed below:
1: Use of English – Which is mandatory for all candidates.
2: Any three relevant subject – which fully depends on the choice made by the candidates.

You should be aware, that the Use of English is made up of 100 questions.

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While the other three subjects, according to Candidates course, is made up of fifty (50) questions each.

Also take note that the JAMB examination is made up of 300 questions.

JAMB Allocated Time

The time frame which is given by JAMB to candidates to answer all the 250 question is: 3 Hours 30 Minutes.

Marks Allotted for Each Subject

You should note that each subject in Jamb examination carries 100 marks, which makes the examination, a total 400 marks for the four (4) subjects (That is, if you answer all the questions correctly)

The truth is that candidates can score as high as 400 over 400. It is very possible to score this, but have you ever seen or heard of anyone scoring as high as 400/400?

Jamb Negative Marking (Do Jamb participates in Negative Marking)

There has been lots of speculation about this issue. Some people are with the notion, while others oppose that the notion of JAMB using negative marking scheme.

What is Negative Marking

In negative marking, if you fail or wrongly answered a question, it will automatically cancel one right answer.

However, we want to make it extra clear here today on this websites, that JAMB does not support Negative Marking. In Jamb, you’re graded with the exact mark you answered correctly.

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CSN Team