10 Benefits of Post UTME Past Questions in 2015 Admission

Post UTME Past Questions are compilation of previous examination papers taken by other candidates that sat for post JAMB/Aptitude test screening in a chosen institution. While this material is available in hard copies, one can also lay hands on the softcopy (pdf) via the internet without going through risks and stress of traveling to the candidate’s school of choice to buy it.

If you are seeking for admission into any university or polytechnic in Nigeria this 2015/2016, the importance of studying with post UTME Past Questions and Answers from that school cannot be over-emphasized. By using past exam papers as part of your preparation, you can find out what you already know. By the same token you also find out what you do not know well enough or don’t know at all.

Studying past papers are a valuable part of exam preparation and help keep revision focusedon important themes whilst practicing exam style questions.
Past exam papers are one of the most helpful tools available to prepare for both internal and external examinations as they provides students withpractical insightinto how the forthcoming exam paper is likely to look and thekey themesorsubject areasmost likely to be covered.

Before starting revision for a subject it is always worth taking time to seek out past papers.

10 Benefits of Using Post UTME Past Questions

1.It reveals patterns of asking questions

2.PQs show you the subjects to prepare for

3.It provide helpful tips as to how answers should be presented

4.With it you know likely exam questions

5.Helps understand likely exam time length (duration for exam)

6.Indicates typical number of questions to answer

7.Identifies style of exam questions (short-answer, multiple choice or essays)

8.With it you develop question answering technics to save time

9.Helps identify key subject areas to focus on in revision

10.Most times schools repeat their past questions

We can bet you that to make laudable success in the forthcoming 2015 post UTME Screening, you cannot afford not to get a copy of this material for the school of choice you have chosen in JAMB.

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Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Study Economics

Should you study Economics? Here are 10 absolutely foolproof reasons for studying economics.

1. Economic Forecaster.
As an economist you can make a living from predicting future economic events. The key to being a good economic forecaster is to use a mixture of dice and lottery numbers. (some economists make the mistake of using just lottery numbers, but this can lead to really bad forecasting) If this method fails just use the statistics from the previous year; they are always more accurate than the actual predictions of economists.

Note:Economists have successfully predicted 10 out of the last 2 recessions.

2. You can always give advice.
When the economy enters a recession, you will be able to tell everybody why the economy is in a recession. Also, you will be able to suggest several conflicting reasons as to how we can get out of a recession. This will simultaneously, both confuse and impress everybody; but it doesn’t matter because nobody ever listen to economists.

3. Diminishing Returns.
When you get ill from drinking 10 pints of beer in one night, you will be able to impress your parents with the knowledge that the law of diminishing returns is actually perfectly correct. As a side effect, you may also learn about opportunity cost: Spending $40 on drink equals hangover.

4. Rational Behavior.
Economics assumes people are rational. Economics assumes that people choose the activity which optimises our utility. When people want to buy a season ticket to watch Leeds United, you can tell them this is irrational behaviour. However, the Leeds United supporter will definitely appreciate the cogency of your economic reasoning and will, more than likely, start supporting Doncaster Rovers with immediate effect.

5. Economics is a very humorous subject.
Did you know that you can rearrange Economics to get “comic nose”. If, this alone, was not sufficient proof of the hilarity endemic in the subject of Economics, try these economics jokes:

*.How many Free Market economists does it take to change a light bulb? None, in the long run, it will change of its own accord.

*.How many Marxists does it take to change a light bulb? None, smash the light bulb, a light bulb is a mere representation of the capitalist ideology that gives a feeble light, rather than the True source which is the sun.

6. Economics gets you a high paid job.
Actually, this is the only reason people study economics. Unless of course you have a strange desire to be an economics teacher; in which case you will enjoy your students repeatedly asking you the question; “Why didn’t you get a proper job in the city, Sir?”

7. It’s better than studying Geography.
True, but purists may argue this doesn’t prove very much.

8. Economies of Scale
When you forget your boyfriend’s/girlfriend’s birthday you can say that you were merely seeking to maximise economies of scale and productive efficiency, because you are waiting to get him/her a really big present at Christmas. This always goes down very well.

9. However – On the Other Hand
Economics is the only subject where contradicting yourself is seen as a highly desirable attribute. To double the mark on your economics essays, just say after each paragraph: however, on the other hand this is probably not true at all…

10. You will Know Why you are Unemployed
When you are standing in the unemployment queue, you will be able to tell everyone the type of unemployment they are suffering from. This will greatly endear you to the ranks of the unemployed; who will definitely not, sarcastically, ask you; “If you know everything, how come you haven’t got a job then?

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Why You Should Not Study Course Not Accredited By NUC

Nowadays, there is little attention to whether a programme is accredited by the relevant authorities before choosing to take a particular course field as a career. National Universities Commission (NUC) is the body charged with responsibility of accreditation (monitoring and approving courses) in Nigeria. Here are implications of studying course(s) not approved by them.

This topic is important as we have discovered that many student are in the university studying a course that is not approved by NUC.

Any student that studies unapproved programme would not be mobilized for NYSC and their certificates would not be recognized for the purpose of employment.

All courses that appear on JAMB’s website are approved, beware of course that appear on school website which does not reflect on JAMB’s website.

Candidates are therefore advised to consult the JAMB Brochure to verify the authenticity of the course they wish to study in their choice institutions before applying for change of course and institution.

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Advice to Freshers In Nigerian Higher Institutions

There are about 1.4 million young Nigerians who are waiting to hear that word congratulations; waiting to receive an admission letter that begins with it. 

Sadly, only about 700,000 of these students will receive the good news. But getting admission into the tertiary institution is just a tip of the iceberg.

The sad fate of students, who have been unable
to complete their tertiary education for reasons
ranging from peer pressure, cultism, drugs and
alcohol abuse to pure laziness should serve as an
example to fresh students, but this is not always
the case. 

Many fresh students still fall victims of these vices. Some other times, challenges could be as minor as the most affordable way to get food or the best ways to save your money.

Living conditions
Reports say that only about 25 % of Nigerian
University students live on campus. This means that for every student who lives on campus, there are three others who face the stressful task of commuting to and from school every day.

Staying off campus isn’t just stressful, it could
sometimes be dangerous. Most incidents of campus violence usually take place off campus.

But if you can’t make the 25%, and need to stay in
an off campus hostel, don’t be alarmed.

However, ensure that you do your best to investigate your off campus hostel. What sort of people stay there? What’s the security like? Be sure to begin searching as soon as possible to get the best deals available. If you need to share rent and board with someone else, do your best to find out about your future roommate’s character.

Choose friends wisely
You have probably heard it time and time again that bad company corrupts good manners. It might sound like a cliché to you; but it’s probably ageless because it’s true. No, you will not get special grades for making friends with the most popular people on campus. So don’t be so desperate that you can do anything for
friendships. 

Take out time to pick friends that can spur you on morally and academically. Remember that although campus streets may sometimes seem like a movie set, you’re there to get a BSc, not an Oscar for ‘Best Friendship on set.’

Start studying on time
It could be pretty overwhelming when you get into school for the first time. There are lots of new
places to learn about…let the library being one of
them. 

Apart from registration and some periodic orientation programmes, your first few weeks will be the freest you’ll ever be in your schooling career.

Too early for trouble
There are so many things you need to prove when
you get into school. That you can break the rules
and get away with it is not one of them. The thing
about trouble is that your record tends to stay with you and put you into more and more trouble. If you don’t know the rules and regulations of the institution you are about to enter, find out, and if you can’t take the heat, don’t take the admission. Ask any parent; it’s more honourable to have a child stay at home than to have him expelled or suspended.

Watch your pocket
Cut your cloth according to your size. Don’t spend
money because other people are doing the same.
Budget properly before spending a kobo; appropriate for giving, spending and saving.

Activism with caution
Of course, you should not hesitate to fight for
your rights. But be sure to do so within the rules
and regulations of your institution, and without
violence and threats.

This Boyfriend-Girlfriend thing
On campus, you will most likely be surrounded by
more members of the opposite sex than you have
ever been in your entire life. The choice whether
or not to enter a relationship as soon as you get
into school is yours. But bear in mind that you
should get your priorities right, right from the
start. 

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Top10 Toughest Universities To Get Into In Nigeria

Some experts argue that there is no such thing as most difficult university to get admission into. Admission into any institution, they believe, may be easy or hard depending on the level of preparation on the side of applicants. This school of thought may be true
elsewhere, but not in Nigeria. Down here, it is cheap to gain admission into some schools compared to a few others. 

Below are 10 hardest Universities to get into in Nigeria.

This article is not to discourage those of prospective students that have chosen the under listed schools as their most preferred universities in JAMB. 

It is however, a way to motivate all those who applied for the schools to read harder in the forthcoming Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. It’s always
survival of the fittest!

Hardest Universities to get into in Nigeria. Although not necessarily in this order, among the list of schools in Nigeria that give prospective students tough time are :-
1. University of Ibadan (UI)
2. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
3. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
4. University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)
5. Federal University of Technology Owerri
(FUTO)
6. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
7. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
8. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
9. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
10. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)

In such topic of discussion as this, candidates will be tempted to ask for reasons why these schools are more difficult in admission process than others. The truth is they do not hate students, rather they are on higher demand than other universities within their
range. Most often than not, these schools have more applicants per course schools they can handle, so the only way is to admit the best among equals and let others go or come back next year.

Already chose them? Here’s what to do! You will be celebrated if you gain admission into any of the schools above. Tough people survive tough times and get crowned for excellence. A graduate of any of the schools listed above can compete anywhere in the world, or won’t you like to go for the best? Sure you will. The secret to gaining admission into them is hard work. 

Since you are done with JAMB all u have to do is read for their post UTME exams. You can get their past questions from myschool.com.ng and read up. With high post UTME score the school will beg for you! So start revising and get ready. 

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A Sucessful Guide For All University First Year Students In Engineering

You just got accepted into the University which is the
college of your dreams? or that safety school? it doesn’t matter, you have decided to spend your next few years there to study engineering. However, you don’t have a clue what you are doing. You don’t know which field of engineering is right for you, you have no idea how difficult it is to find internships. 
How exactly do you get through your first year of college life as an engineering student?

These are suggested steps that could guide you
throughout your stay in college;

1. Quit procrastinating
This is the most common vice that limits Engineering
students in achieving their goals. As a student of this
highly tasking discipline, you are going to realize that you have a lot less time on your hands. If you want your 4.0 GPA, to actually contribute to your club, to obtain internships in the future, to have time for your friends and time to yourself, time to have fun, and time to clean laundry – you need to quit procrastinating. 

Not only are classes going to get harder in the university, but you are going to have other responsibilities (perhaps even more important than grades) that will consume your time. In this
discipline, time is very essential.

2. Explore the different disciples in engineering
Overtime it’s been proven that a lot of first timers do not know much about different types of engineering and probably have no idea which field is right for them. Those who know their engineering fields and are adamant that they want to be a chemical engineer may find themselves questioning their choice after taking organic chemistry classes. Regardless of your knowledge of the various types of engineering, it’s important to keep an open mind.

There are many factors to consider while choosing an
engineering specialization: future job demand, programs
at your college, your own interest, etc. Most schools offer introductory courses which can expose you to a few of the different types of engineering. 

We think the best way to find what is absolutely right for you is to be directly involved with engineering clubs, have a professor tell you about his/her research, or talk to engineering upperclassmen about their classes. The earlier you identify what interests you the better; this way you waste less time taking the wrong classes and have more opportunities to join programs related to your chosen field.

Remember that leaving engineering is also an option.
University is supposed to expose you to all different
fields, in addition to the different types of engineering.

Perhaps you may find your true passion in medicine or
even literature.

3. Choose your college friends
It is believed that most people can be happy in any school that they go to, provided that they find meaningful people as college friends. These people are going to grow with you and they will be very influential in your life for the next four years. 

Your first few weeks of college life are going
to be filled with extremely friendly people. Take
advantage of that. No other time in college will people be so open to meeting you. However, remember that the friends you make in the first weeks will not necessarily be the college friends that remain with you a few years later.

4. Seek out additional opportunities for growth
In high school, having a high GPA defined success (more
or less). That changes tremendously in college. It is not to say that grades aren’t important, but that other parts of life will come into play. Landing an internship is probably more important than obtaining A’s in every one of the classes. Learning soft skills such as communication (by communication, I don’t just mean having the ability to talk to the opposite gender) will greatly expand your network of influential people. Speaking of networks, having a
group of influential people around will help you greatly in your future. See what I mean? It’s no longer just about the grades; it's also about your reputation as a hard worker, your ability to sweet-talk an interviewer, and your desire
to improve yourself.

5. Don’t dismiss other subject areas Something that is common within the engineering community is that they think we're the best on campus.

Engineering students then to think that they are the
smartest bunch because our engineering predecessors
invented the modern world. We think we’re the most hard-working because while the “arts and crafts” (A.K.A. arts and sciences) people are hanging out, we’re studying how electrons work. Don’t do that. It’s good that you invented the first flying refrigerator machine, too bad you didn’t listen to your business major college friends about how there is no market for that.

Lastly, going crazy after leaving home (forever) is part of the first-year experience. But don’t go too crazy.

Remember, you only have a few years at a university, so
be sure to make the most out of them. I’m not telling you not to have fun – by all means, your first year of college life is when you’re supposed to go crazy – but don’t make choices you’ll regret. There are a lot of opportunities, people to meet, and most of all, distance to grow; it’d be a shame to waste four years throwing ping pong balls around in a basement.


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19 Nigerian Universities and Their Catchment Areas!!!

It has been the practice of all Nigerian Federal Universities to admit students within their catchment first before considering other students outside their catchment area, so I have decided to make a research on this and here a list of some universities and their catchment areas: 
1 Ahmadu Bello University: Kaduna Adamawa ,
Bauchi, Benue,Borno, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Gombe,
Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Katsina, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto,
Nasarawa, Yobe, Zamfara, Taraba

2 ATBU: Bauchi Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Borno,
Gombe, Taraba,Yobe

3 BAYERO UNIVERSITY: Kano Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara

4 FUTA:Ondo Ekiti, Lagos, Osun, Oyo, Ondo

5 FUTMinna: Minna Niger, Benue, Kebbi, Kogi,
Kwara, Nasarawa,Niger, Plateau,Sokoto, Zamfara

6 FUTO: Imo, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Imo, Enugu

7 FUT Yola: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe,
Taraba, Yobe

8 OAU: Osun Ekiti, Lagos, Osun, Oyo, Ondo

9 UDU: Sokoto Jigawa, Kwara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano,
Kano, Kaduna,
Nasarawa, Niger, Sokoto, Zamfara

10 UNN: Enugu Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross-
River, Delta,Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Imo, Rivers

11 UNIBEN: Edo Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross-River,
Delta, Edo, Rivers

12 UNICAL: Cross-Rivers Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa,
Cross-River, Delta,Edo, Rivers

13 UNIJOS: Plateau Benue, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara,
Nasarawa, Niger,Plareau

14 UNILAG: Lagos Ekiti, Lagos, Osun, Oyo, Ondo,
Ogun

15 UNILORIN: Ilorin Benue, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara,
Nasarawa,Plareau, Sokoto, Zamfara and some South Western States

16 UNIMAID: Borno Adamawa, Borno. Bauchi,
Gombe, Taraba,Yobe

17 UNIUYO: Akwa-Ibom Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross-
River, Delta,Edo, Rivers

18 UNIZIK: Anambra, Abia, Anambra, Enugu,
Ebonyi, Imo

19 UNIABUJA: UI, UMUDIKE, MAKURDI, UNIPORT,
UNAAB, FUPRE, All States of the Federation.

There are also some states which are accepted as
catchment states in any federal university, and they are called EDUCATIONAL LESS PRIVILEGED STATES (ELPS) and you seem lucky if you are from any of these states,
namely: Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno,
Cross-River, Ebonyi Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara.
According to the Federal Government (NUC)
Admission Policy; 20% of those offered admission are supposed to be from ELPS.

NOTE!!!: If the university you chose during JAMB registration doesn't have your State of Origin as their catchment area, it doesn't mean that's the end of the world but it means you have a low probability of gaining admission into that university. Just be prayerful.

please share if you find this info useful. If you have any question or contrary opinion to the above info, please use the comment box but in a mature manner. Thanks.
Ayomide Oluwatomisin Olukoga 

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2015/2016 Admission: What Every Candidate Should Consider

It is quite unfortunate that so many people just want to get into
higher institution but only a few actually take their time to sort out
information that will help them get admission with ease. Below are
some of the things all jambites should put into consideration:

Subject combinaton: Some people often get it wrong from the very
begining. Jamb allows four subjects combination for each course, and
each course has its own combination. Always check the jamb
brochure for correct subject combination, otherwise, you will end up
sitting for the wrong subject.

Choice course: When choosing a course of study, several things
should be put into consideration, e.g. what are the ssce requirement,
why do i really want to study this course, does my choice school offer
the course, is my choice school accredited for my choice course, is
my choice school well equipped for my choice course, etc just to
mention a few.

Choice institution: When making choice of institution, always check to
make sure the institution has all that is required to study your choice
course, and alway get information about the institutions ssce, jamb
and post-jamb requirement.

Choice Institution catchment areas:This is one thing most people
actually do not put into consideration. Each institutions (except
federal institutes) have their areas of consideration for admission. If
your state or LGA is not in a schools area of consideration for
admission, you are most likely not going to get admitted there.

Choice Department cut-off mark by choice institution: Scoring
200/180 in your jamb only buys you a ticket for an institutions post-
jamb. Each department also has their own cut-off mark. And when
you score d exact cut off mark, you are not certain of admission
because there are other persons who scored higher than the exact cut
off and would be considered for admission first. You must strive to
score high in your jamb and post-jamb.

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