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What to Do If Your JAMB Exam Submits Automatically Before You Finish—Must-Read for UTME Candidates!

Ekeh Esther, a JAMB candidate, posed a crucial query that worries a lot of candidates:

Will a candidate still pass if they attempt to answer every question on the exam and the deadline comes around, but one question remains unanswered and the system submits automatically?

This circumstance can be devastating and upsetting, particularly if it impacts a subject in which you could have excelled. Here is all the information you require regarding the next steps and your chances of passing.

Does JAMB submit work automatically?

Yes, whether or not you have completed the four subjects, the system will automatically submit your answers after the designated amount of time has elapsed. You have to manage your time in all four courses because the JAMB tests are timed. The system will end your session and submit your completed answers if the allotted time expires while you are still replying.

What Takes Place If You Don’t Respond to One Question?

You will most likely score zero points in a subject if you are in the middle of it or didn’t finish it before the allotted time. Your overall UTME score will be determined by the other three subjects, and you may not make the course cut-off level if that subject was one of the most important ones (like English or a necessary core topic).

Will You Pass?

It is dependent upon several factors: how well you did in the other three courses. whether the missing topic is necessary for entrance to the course of your choice. the standard for your company and course. Unfortunately, if, for example, the unanswered subject was English, which is required for all courses, you will not be eligible for admission unless JAMB offers you another chance, which rarely happens unless there is a system-wide technical breakdown.

How Do You Go About It?

Don’t freak out if this happens to you; it won’t change anything. It may yet turn out better than you expected, so wait and see. You could: If you believe the issue is the consequence of a system fault or malfunction, you can either send a formal complaint to JAMB support or visit a JAMB office with specifics of what happened at your location. Attach whatever supporting material you can, such as screenshots, the name of the center, the exam time, etc.

Ways to Prevent This on Upcoming Exams

Make good use of your time during the exam. Allocate the same amount of time to each topic (there are 160 questions in total; take a break). Don’t waste time answering difficult questions; instead, ignore them and come back later. Use timed CBT practice tests before the main exam.

Last words

Esther, if your exam was automatically submitted and one subject was left unanswered, there’s a chance it will affect your overall score, especially if it’s a major subject. However, don’t give up; wait for your results, and if there was a technical error, follow the correct procedure and go to JAMB. Remain optimistic and take lessons from the experience for future opportunities.