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Ikiodiete George
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Jamb Igbo Cbt Exam (2025/2026): Full List Of Most Repeated Topics & Past Questions
Are you sitting for Igbo Language in the 2025/2026 JAMB UTME? This subject is a great opportunity to boost your score, especially if you understand the repeated patterns of questions and key topics that JAMB loves to test every year.
This blog post includes:
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Most repeated Igbo topics
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Past JAMB Igbo questions with correct answers
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Important areas to focus on
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Smart tips to score 80% and above
JAMB Igbo CBT Exam Format (What to Expect)
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| No. of Questions | 40 Multiple Choice |
| Total Time | 1 Hour |
| Total Score | 100 Marks |
| Main Sections | Grammar, Literature, Translation, Culture |
Most Repeated Topics in JAMB Igbo
Here’s a table of the most frequently tested areas in past JAMB Igbo exams:
| Topic Area | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Asụsụ Igbo (Grammar) | ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ |
| Nkọwa Okwu (Word Explanation) | ✅✅✅✅✅✅ |
| Ntụgharị Asụsụ (Translation) | ✅✅✅✅✅ |
| Akụkọ Ifo / Akụkọ Ime Anwansi | ✅✅✅✅✅ |
| Ihe gbasara omenala na ọdịbendị | ✅✅✅✅✅✅ |
| Nkọwa Nkọwa / Aroko (Essay) | ✅✅✅✅✅✅ |
| Agụmagụ (Literature) | ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ |
Sample JAMB Igbo Past Questions with Answers
1. Kedu onye dere "Ọmalịcha nwa"?
A. Tony Ubesie
B. Chukwuemeka Ike
C. Cyprian Ekwensi
D. Nkem Nwankwo
✅ Answer: A. Tony Ubesie
2. Gịnị bụ nkọwa nke "Ụkpụrụ na omenala"?
A. Ụdị egwu Igbo
B. Iri nri oge ezumike
C. Ọmụmụ ihe gbasara ọdịnala Igbo
D. Egwuregwu ụmụaka
✅ Answer: C. Ọmụmụ ihe gbasara ọdịnala Igbo
3. Mee ntụgharị: "He speaks the truth"
A. Ọ na-asa eziokwu
B. Ọ na-ekwu eziokwu
C. Ọ na-agwa mmadụ okwu
D. Ọ na-eto eziokwu
✅ Answer: B. Ọ na-ekwu eziokwu
4. Gịnị ka e ji atụ aroko?
A. N’ịkọ akụkọ n’ụzọ zuru ezu
B. Ịkpọ egwú n’asụsụ Igbo
C. Ịkpọ mmemme omenala
D. Ịtụ egwu site n’ịgba afa
✅ Answer: A. N’ịkọ akụkọ n’ụzọ zuru ezu
5. Kedu ihe kpatara a ga-eji mara Tony Ubesie?
A. Ọ bụ onye eze Igbo
B. Ọ bụ onye dere akwụkwọ Igbo
C. Ọ bụ onye ọkwọ ụgbọ ala
D. Ọ bụ onye isi nkuzi na chemistry
✅ Answer: B. Ọ bụ onye dere akwụkwọ Igbo
Key Areas to Study for JAMB Igbo
| Topic | Focus Points |
|---|---|
| Grammar (Asụsụ) | Verbs, nouns, pronouns, idiomatic expressions, tense |
| Translation (Ntụgharị) | English to Igbo & Igbo to English practice |
| Igbo Literature | Novels, folklore, oral tradition, writers, themes |
| Culture & Tradition | Marriage customs, greetings, respect, local festivals |
| Essay (Aroko) | Formal and informal letters, storytelling, arguments |
Tips to Score High in JAMB Igbo
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Practice Past Questions Regularly – Most questions are rephrased or repeated.
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Master Igbo Authors & Literary Works – Especially those like Tony Ubesie and Ude Odogwu.
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Learn Sentence Structures in Igbo – This helps with grammar and translation sections.
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Study Common Proverbs and Idioms – They appear often in comprehension and literature.
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Take CBT Mock Exams – Helps with time management and real exam experience.
FAQs – JAMB Igbo Exam 2025/2026
Q1: How many questions are in JAMB Igbo?
A: 40 questions covering grammar, translation, literature, and culture.
Q2: Is JAMB Igbo hard?
A: Not really. With proper revision of past questions and common topics, it is very scoring.
Q3: Are Igbo literature questions repeated?
A: Yes, JAMB often repeats literature-based questions with minor variations.
Q4: Can I pass Igbo without reading novels?
A: No. Literary texts are part of the syllabus. Expect at least 5–8 questions from them.
Final Thoughts
The JAMB Igbo CBT Exam (2025/2026) is very predictable once you know what topics to focus on. Study grammar, understand literature, and practice with past questions. This can help you score between 70 and 90 marks or more with ease.
