Why should jam upgrade the calculator before the UTME 2025

As the countdown of 2025 Unified tertiary registration exam (UTME) Continue, many candidates raise an important concern: The calculator provided during assembly exams must be improved urgent.

During the recent simulated examination, hundreds of candidates expressed their frustration basic computer Offered on the CBT platform, which does not have the scientific functions necessary for technical subjects such as physics, chemistry and mathematics.

The challenges that candidates face

Many candidates said they had been forced to guess Or skip the questions Completely because the calculator could not:

• Calculate the square roots (√)
• Resolve logarithms (Journal)
• Manage trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan)

Without these basic scientific functions, candidates lose a precious exam time trying to memorize or manually estimate complex responses.

A candidate, Andrew Joel, passionately described the current calculator as something Only useful for “more and less” as a calculator of a woman on the market – A comment that has become viral among the students who prepare for the exam.

Why the amount must act quickly

The upgrade of the calculator would be:

• Level the playground For candidates who write subjects in science and techniques
• Reduce stress and anxiety of exams caused by unnecessary manual calculations
• Encourage fair competition based solely on knowledge, not on guess
• Animate the confidence of candidates As they enter the examination room

A scientific calculator does not compromise the safety of the examination; It simply gives students the right tools to apply the knowledge that has been taught to them.

The role of ham in support for candidates

Over the years, Jamb has introduced significant innovations to improve examination processes. The upgrading of the CBT calculator would be another strong step towards:

• Strengthening the integrity of exams
• Protect students’ efforts
• Reduce the number of candidates unjustly disadvantaged by poor examination tools

Listening to candidates’s comments shows responsiveness and strengthens confidence in the system.

Last word

THE 2025 UTME It is not only a question of taking an exam – it is a question of preparing future doctors, engineers, scientists and managers of Nigeria.
They deserve the right tools to present their knowledge without unnecessary obstacles.

The amount is invited to Seriously consider upgrading the calculator Before examination from April 25, 2025.

Candidates, what improvements would you like to see? Share your reflections in the comments section. Stay listening for more 2025 JAM updates.