Latest JAMB Syllabus 2026
The JAMB syllabus outlines all the topics you need to study for the 2026 UTME. Use it as your guide to ensure you cover every topic before your exam. Use of English is compulsory for all candidates, plus 3 other subjects relevant to your desired course.
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Use of English
CompulsoryTopics Covered
ComprehensionSummary WritingLexis and StructureOral English (Phonology)Essay WritingFigures of SpeechRegister and UsageSentence Construction
Practice Use of English Past Questions →Mathematics
Topics Covered
Number and NumerationAlgebraGeometry and MensurationTrigonometryCalculus (Differentiation & Integration)Statistics and ProbabilityVectors and MechanicsCoordinate Geometry
Practice Mathematics Past Questions →Biology
Topics Covered
Cell BiologyOrganization of LifeHeredity and Variation (Genetics)EvolutionEcology and EnvironmentPlant PhysiologyAnimal PhysiologyBiotechnology
Practice Biology Past Questions →Chemistry
Topics Covered
Atomic Structure and BondingStates of MatterChemical ReactionsOrganic ChemistryInorganic ChemistryElectrochemistryChemical KineticsIndustrial Chemistry
Practice Chemistry Past Questions →Physics
Topics Covered
MechanicsThermal PhysicsWaves and SoundLight and OpticsElectricity and MagnetismAtomic and Nuclear PhysicsElectronicsElectromagnetic Spectrum
Practice Physics Past Questions →Government
Topics Covered
Concept of GovernmentNigerian Constitutional DevelopmentNigerian FederalismLocal GovernmentAfrican PoliticsInternational RelationsInternational OrganizationsPolitical Concepts
Practice Government Past Questions →Economics
Topics Covered
Theory of DemandTheory of SupplyTheory of ProductionMarket StructuresNational IncomeMoney and BankingInternational TradePublic Finance
Practice Economics Past Questions →Geography
Topics Covered
Map Reading and InterpretationInternal Structure of the EarthPhysical Geography of NigeriaClimate and VegetationEconomic GeographyPopulation GeographyHuman GeographyEnvironmental Issues
Practice Geography Past Questions →Literature in English
Topics Covered
Understanding DramaUnderstanding PoetryUnderstanding ProseLiterary AppreciationAfrican Literature in EnglishOral LiteratureFigures of SpeechThe Lekki Headmaster (2026 Novel)
Practice Literature in English Past Questions →Agricultural Science
Topics Covered
Crop ProductionAnimal ProductionSoil ScienceAgricultural EconomicsFarm MachineryAgricultural ExtensionFishery and ForestryPest and Disease Control
Practice Agricultural Science Past Questions →Christian Religious Knowledge
Topics Covered
Life of Jesus ChristActs of the ApostlesOld Testament HistoryPauline EpistlesChristian EthicsChurch History in NigeriaPsalms and ProverbsRevelation
Practice Christian Religious Knowledge Past Questions →Islamic Religious Knowledge
Topics Covered
Islamic Monotheism (Tawhid)Life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)The QuranIslamic Law (Fiqh)Islamic EthicsHistory of Islam in NigeriaIslamic WorshipThe Hadith
Practice Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions →Also check the JAMB Brochure
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