The mock exam is over, and many candidates have now seen their results. For some, it came as a relief. For others, it may have brought some disappointment. Either way, what truly matters is what you do next.

Your JAMB mock result is not just a score. It’s a signpost. It helps you understand how ready you are and what needs to change before the real UTME begins on April 25.

Here’s how you can use your result wisely.

Understand What the Result Is Telling You

If your score was low, don’t panic. This does not mean you’ve failed. It means there are things you didn’t do well yet, and now you still have time to fix them.

Ask yourself:

• Which subject gave you the most trouble?
• Did you run out of time?
• Were there questions you guessed because you didn’t understand them?

These are the kinds of things your result can reveal. Pay close attention to them.

Make a Simple Plan Going Forward

Now that you know your weak points, the next step is to adjust how you study. Spend more time on topics you struggled with. If you had problems finishing on time, practice more under timed conditions.

Also, make sure you understand the JAMB CBT format well. Some students fail not because they don’t know the answers, but because they didn’t manage their time or didn’t know how to use the system.

You don’t need a complicated study schedule. What you need is consistency. Study a little every day. Use past questions. Read your textbooks and follow the JAMB syllabus. If you don’t understand a topic, look for video explanations or ask someone who does.

Build Confidence Before the Real Exam

The mock exam was a test run. Now you know what the real UTME will feel like — from sitting at the computer to managing your time. Use that experience to your advantage.

If you made mistakes, now is the time to correct them. Don’t let your mock score make you feel like you’re not good enough. What matters most is how you perform in the main exam.

Many students who scored low in the mock have gone on to do very well in the real UTME because they took their correction seriously.

Final Advice

Let your mock result guide you, not discourage you. Whether you scored high or low, use it as a tool to get better.

You still have time. What you do from now until the UTME will make all the difference.

Stay focused. Stay calm. And believe that you can do it.