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What is a CBT exam in Nigeria?

Updated 26 October 2026

CBT stands for Computer-Based Test. Instead of writing answers on paper, you read each question on a computer screen and click your answer. Many major exams in Nigeria, including the JAMB UTME, are taken this way.

How a CBT exam works

You sit at a computer in an approved centre, log in with your details and answer questions within a fixed time. A timer is always visible, and you can move between questions and change an answer before you submit.

Why practising on a computer matters

Many students know the content but lose marks because they are slow with the mouse, unfamiliar with the layout or short on time. Practising with a timer on a CBT screen removes that surprise on exam day.

How to practise

Do short timed sessions by subject, check your score straight away, then repeat the topics you missed. A practice platform that shows your weak topics makes this faster.

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Frequently asked questions

Is CBT the same as an online exam?

Not always. A CBT exam is taken on a computer, usually at a centre; an online exam is taken over the internet from anywhere. Some exams are both.

Do I need to be good with computers to take a CBT?

No. Basic mouse skills are enough, and a few practice sessions make the layout familiar.

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