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Ikiodiete George
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Jamb Likely Questions For 2025/2026 Exams (Based On Past Trends & Repeated Topics)
JAMB is known for repeating questions and patterns from previous years. If you want to score 250, 280, or even 300+ in JAMB 2025/2026, don’t just read the whole textbook — study the likely questions based on what JAMB repeats every year.
The secret to smashing JAMB is not in reading more, but reading what matters.
In this post, you’ll find:
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Most likely JAMB questions by subject
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Frequently repeated topics
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Past trend analysis
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Sample question patterns
Subjects Covered:
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Use of English
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Mathematics
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Biology
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Government
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Economics
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Literature-in-English
Likely JAMB Questions for Use of English
| Topic | Sample Likely Questions |
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| Comprehension Passage | Read the passage and answer 5 questions based on tone, mood, meaning, etc. |
| Antonyms & Synonyms | Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to “Hostile” → Friendly |
| Cloze Test (Gap Fill) | Complete the passage by choosing the best words to fill in the blanks |
| Sentence Correction | Identify the grammatically correct sentence |
| Oral English | Pick the word that has a different stress pattern or vowel sound |
Likely JAMB Questions for Mathematics
| Topic | Sample Likely Questions |
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| Algebra & Factorization | Solve: 2x² - 3x - 2 = 0 |
| Trigonometry | Find sin(30°), cos(60°), or solve right-angle triangle problems |
| Logarithms & Indices | Simplify log₁₀(1000) or use laws of indices |
| Geometry & Mensuration | Calculate area of a sector or volume of a cone |
| Probability | Find the probability of picking a red ball from a set of colored balls |
Likely JAMB Questions for Physics
| Topic | Sample Likely Questions |
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| Newton’s Laws | A body of mass 5kg is acted on by a force of 10N. What is the acceleration? |
| Optics (Lenses) | Calculate the image distance using lens formula |
| Electricity | Solve using Ohm’s Law (V = IR) |
| Pressure in Liquids | Calculate pressure at a depth using P = hρg |
| Heat & Temperature | Identify latent heat, specific heat, and related formulas |
Likely JAMB Questions for Chemistry
| Topic | Sample Likely Questions |
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| Acids, Bases & Salts | What is the pH of a neutral solution? → 7 |
| Atomic Structure | What is the electron configuration of oxygen? |
| Gas Laws | Apply Boyle’s or Charles’ Law in calculations |
| Periodic Table | Which element belongs to Group 1 and Period 2? |
| Organic Chemistry | Identify alkane, alkene, or functional group of given compound |
Likely JAMB Questions for Biology
| Topic | Sample Likely Questions |
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| Cell Structure | Which organelle controls all activities in a cell? → Nucleus |
| Photosynthesis | What is the main product of photosynthesis? → Glucose |
| Reproduction | Define asexual reproduction with examples |
| Ecology | Identify trophic levels in a food chain |
| Nutrition in Animals | Distinguish between herbivores, carnivores, omnivores |
Likely JAMB Questions for Government
| Topic | Sample Likely Questions |
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| Constitution | What is a written constitution? |
| Separation of Powers | Which arm of government interprets the law? → Judiciary |
| Rule of Law | Mention two features of the Rule of Law |
| Colonial Rule in Nigeria | Who introduced Indirect Rule in Nigeria? → Lord Lugard |
| Political Ideologies | Define democracy and list its features |
Likely JAMB Questions for Economics
| Topic | Sample Likely Questions |
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| Demand & Supply | What happens when demand increases and supply is constant? |
| Elasticity | Define price elasticity and give formula |
| Market Structures | What is monopoly and list its characteristics |
| National Income | Differentiate between GDP and GNP |
| Money & Banking | What are the functions of money? |
Likely JAMB Questions for Literature-in-English
| Topic | Sample Likely Questions |
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| Literary Devices | Identify simile, metaphor, irony, hyperbole from a passage |
| African Drama | Questions from The Lion and the Jewel, Harvest of Corruption |
| Non-African Drama | Questions from Look Back in Anger, The Importance of Being Earnest |
| Prose | Identify point of view, theme, setting in given prose |
| Poetry | Interpret tone, theme, and figures of speech used in poems |
Bonus: Table Summary – Most Likely Topics (2025/2026)
| Subject | Hot Topics You Must Prepare |
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| English | Comprehension, Cloze test, Synonyms, Oral English |
| Maths | Algebra, Trigonometry, Logarithms, Probability |
| Physics | Newton’s laws, Optics, Electricity |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry, Gas Laws, Acids/Bases |
| Biology | Photosynthesis, Cell, Reproduction |
| Government | Rule of Law, Constitution, Arms of Government |
| Economics | Demand/Supply, Elasticity, Market Structure |
| Literature | Figures of Speech, African Drama, Non-African Drama |
JAMB Smart Study Tips (2025/2026)
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Study past questions from at least 10 years
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Focus more on topics that appear often
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Practice under timed conditions (Use CBT apps like Pass.ng, Myschool CBT)
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Create your own summary notes and flashcards
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Teach others — it reinforces your memory
FAQs – Likely JAMB 2025/2026 Questions
Q1: Does JAMB repeat questions every year?
Yes, at least 30–50% of questions are recycled or rephrased.
Q2: Where can I get past questions for free?
Check websites like myschool.ng, flashlearners.com, and studentship.com.ng
Q3: Can I pass JAMB using only likely questions?
Yes — if you also understand the concepts behind the answers.
Q4: How many subjects should I practice?
Focus on your 4 selected JAMB subjects — practice all thoroughly.
Final Thoughts
Scoring high in JAMB isn’t about studying everything. It’s about studying what truly matters.
Master the most likely questions, focus on repeated topics, and practice daily — that’s how champions are made.
