IJMB 2026 Practical Specimens and Instructions for Biology, Chemistry and Physics

The Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination 2026 practical specimen lists and instructions for Biology, Chemistry and Physics are outlined below for schools, colleges, polytechnics and universities.

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Biology Paper III Practical (Alternative A) – List of Specimens

Instructions to Colleges

1. Specimen A – Provided as a figure on the question paper.
2. Specimen B – Cultured housefly larva/maggots.
3. Specimen C – Centipede.
4. Specimen D – Rat (Rattus).
5. Specimen F – Orange fruit.
6. Specimen G – Pea pod.
7. Specimen H – Okra fruit.
8. Specimen I – Banana fruit.
9. Specimen J – Pineapple.
10. Specimen K – Maize grain.

Note: Students should be provided with hand lens / magnifying glass.

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Biology Paper III Practical (Alternative B) – List of Specimens

Instructions to Colleges

1. Specimen A – Provided as a figure on the question paper.
2. Specimen B – Cultured housefly larva/maggots.
3. Specimen C – Millipede.
4. Specimen D – Rat (Rattus).
5. Specimen F – Groundnut pod.
6. Specimen G – Mango fruit.
7. Specimen H – Tomatoes fruit.
8. Specimen I – Cashew fruit.
9. Specimen J – Okro fruit.
10. Specimen K – Clayey soil.
11. Specimen L – Sandy soil.

Note: Students should be provided with hand lens / magnifying glass.

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Chemistry Paper III (Alternative A)

Instructions to Schools, Colleges, Polytechnics and Universities

Q1.

1. Prepare 0.10 mole dm^-3 of HCl as solution A. Make available for each student about 200 cm³ of the solution.
2. Prepare 0.02 mole dm^-3 of Na₂CO₃.10H₂O as solution B. Make available for each student about 125 cm³ of the solution.
3. Prepare 0.12 mole dm^-3 of NaOH as solution C. Make available for each student about 125 cm³ of the solution.
4. Prepare methyl orange and phenolphthalein indicators for acid-base titrations.

Q2. Each student should be provided with the following sample (about 2 g each) appropriately labeled as indicated:

• Sample A1 – Aluminium tetraoxosulphate(VI).

Ensure that all necessary test reagents for inorganic qualitative analysis are provided in the laboratory benches.

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Chemistry Paper III (Alternative B)

Instructions to Schools, Colleges, Polytechnics and Universities

Q1.

1. Prepare 0.10 mole dm^-3 of HNO₃ as solution D. Make available for each student about 200 cm³ of the solution.
2. Prepare 0.04 mole dm^-3 of Na₂CO₃.10H₂O as solution E. Make available for each student about 125 cm³ of the solution.
3. Prepare 0.08 mole dm^-3 of KOH as solution F. Make available for each student about 125 cm³ of the solution.
4. Prepare methyl orange and phenolphthalein indicators for acid-base titrations.

Q2. Each student should be provided with the following samples (about 2 g each) appropriately labeled as indicated:

• Sample B1 – Tin(II) chloride.
• Sample B2 – 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid (Salicylic acid).

Ensure that all necessary test reagents for inorganic and organic qualitative analysis are provided in the laboratory benches.

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Physics Paper III (Alternative A)

Instructions to Colleges

Question 2

1. Two spiral springs of nearly the same spring constants connected in series.
2. Fix stand (retort stand).
3. Stop watch.
4. Slotted masses.

Question 3

1. Triangular glass prism.
2. Four (4) optical pins and four (4) office pins.
3. Drawing board and drawing papers (A4 can serve).