8 things you should never take into your JAMB exam hall

As you prepare to write your JAMB exam, it is important to be aware of items that are not permitted and even prohibited in JAMB exam hall. In this article, we will be mentioning 8 things you should never take into your JAMB exam hall.

Do you know that it is possible to fail your exams even before you actually write it. This can happen when you fail to adhere to the rules that guide the exam.

Every exam has its rules and regulations, and JAMB is not exempted. Failure to obey these rules might affect the outcome of your examination.

When we say prohibited Items in the JAMB Exam Hall, we mean things that candidates should not bring into the exam hall.

8 things you should never take into your JAMB exam hall 

1. Phone: You are not permitted to bring your cell phone into the exam room. This is tagged as a tool for exam malpractice.

2. Wristwatch: Avoid bringing your watch into the exam room. JAMB opposes it.

3. ATM Card: You cannot use your ATM card within the exam room.

4. Book: Candidates are not permitted to come with a book and paper. A rough sheet will be provided for you in the exam hall. However, you can come in with you Biro or pencil.

5. Calculator: No calculators are allowed in the exam room. Use your computer’s calculator to complete any task you need a calculator for.

6. Bluetooth Devices: You are not allowed to use them in the exam hall. It is regarded as an act of examination malpractice.

7. Recorder: Do not bring any kind of recorder into the examination hall.

8. Reading Glasses: Although this is not out rightly prohibited because some people do need their glasses to sees properly; The invigilators will check your glasses to ensure they are medicated before you can be allowed to use them.

Other items you’re not permitted to take into the JAMB exam hall

• USB/Hard Drive
• Microphone
• Jewelry/Smart Rings
• Smart Buttons
• Camera
• Earpiece
• Smart Lenses

Things To Take With You To JAMB Exam Hall

The following items are essential for you to bring on the day of your JAMB exam:

1. Two copies of your JAMB UTME examination slip (This is crucial). You will be required to give a copy to your invigilator and you will be required to keep a copy just in case. While it’s not required, make sure your UTME slips are printed in color.

2. Come along with a pencil or pen because you might need it to make rough calculations especially for science students.

Things to keep in mind for your JAMB exam day

1. JAMB runs (expo)

Avoid getting involved in any malpractices. Your efforts will be in vain because JAMB has made sure of that in the way they shuffle questions and have most CBT centers with CCTV cameras. Your questions will not be the same as the person sitting next to you, even if you two are writing the same subjects. Coming in with “expo” is also in vain because questions are shuffled and you really don’t know what questions will be given to you. Avoid any malpractice activity outside or within JAMB exam hall because it is not worth it, and the implications are severe.

2. Going to the JAMB exam hall without the required documents

It’s crucial to keep in mind what you will need to come to your exam venue with your exam slip. Failure to do so might deny you access to the exam hall

3. Missing your JAMB exam

Everything does not always go as planned but sure to play your part by putting everything in order for your exams. Leave your house on time to avoid traffic. If your exam venue is far from your residence, the a wise choice will be to move closer to that area before the main day and sleep over in a hotel or with family and friends.

If you miss your exam for reasons that emanate from you, know that JAMB will not reschedule.

4. Going for the JAMB exam dressed poorly or inappropriately.

Inappropriate dressing is not tolerated in most CBT centers. Clothing that is thorn for fashion, that has vulgar writings on it, too tight, too short or that exposes a lot of skin is inappropriate. Students have been denied entry into the JAMB exam hall due to their inappropriate dressing. In fact, in a particular center there were students looking for where to buy wrappers and new clothes because what the wore initially was inappropriate. Women came in with their wrappers and were renting it out to students who were denied entry because of their poor dressing. Dress decently, as that does not cost anything.

5. Going for JAMB exam unprepared

There is nothing more disheartening that a student going into an exam unprepared. But there are students who do.

We have seen students go in to write JAMB without doing any significant studying. Some believe in miracles, while others believe in “expo”. And a few others believe that since it is a objective exam, all they have to do is choose answers randomly.

If that is you, then know that JAMB is not as easy as you think and bear in mind that passing JAMB is an important requirement if you have any plans on gaining admission within the year. Here are some tips that could help you score above 300 in JAMB.

Final Thoughts

As we mentioned earlier, students fail exams even before they write it because of poor planning, exam malpractice and failure to adhere to rules and regulations.

Before you go into the exam hall or walk into JAMB exam hall, make sure you are not with any item that might incriminate you. Only go in with the item that are needed and follow JAMB code of conduct. In most centers there are places where you can safe keep your belongings for a token while you write your exams. If it is possible, come along with a friend or family member that can hold your belongings and wait while you write your exams

As you adhere to JAMB rules and regulations in and out of the JAMB exam hall, we hope your exam goes smoothly and come out in flying colors.