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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

Compulsory

Topics Covered

ComprehensionSummary WritingLexis and StructureOral English (Phonology)Essay WritingFigures of SpeechRegister and UsageSentence Construction
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Mathematics

Topics Covered

Number and NumerationAlgebraGeometry and MensurationTrigonometryCalculus (Differentiation & Integration)Statistics and ProbabilityVectors and MechanicsCoordinate Geometry
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Biology

Topics Covered

Cell BiologyOrganization of LifeHeredity and Variation (Genetics)EvolutionEcology and EnvironmentPlant PhysiologyAnimal PhysiologyBiotechnology
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Chemistry

Topics Covered

Atomic Structure and BondingStates of MatterChemical ReactionsOrganic ChemistryInorganic ChemistryElectrochemistryChemical KineticsIndustrial Chemistry
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Physics

Topics Covered

MechanicsThermal PhysicsWaves and SoundLight and OpticsElectricity and MagnetismAtomic and Nuclear PhysicsElectronicsElectromagnetic Spectrum
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Government

Topics Covered

Concept of GovernmentNigerian Constitutional DevelopmentNigerian FederalismLocal GovernmentAfrican PoliticsInternational RelationsInternational OrganizationsPolitical Concepts
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Economics

Topics Covered

Theory of DemandTheory of SupplyTheory of ProductionMarket StructuresNational IncomeMoney and BankingInternational TradePublic Finance
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Geography

Topics Covered

Map Reading and InterpretationInternal Structure of the EarthPhysical Geography of NigeriaClimate and VegetationEconomic GeographyPopulation GeographyHuman GeographyEnvironmental Issues
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Literature in English

Topics Covered

Understanding DramaUnderstanding PoetryUnderstanding ProseLiterary AppreciationAfrican Literature in EnglishOral LiteratureFigures of SpeechThe Lekki Headmaster (2026 Novel)
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Agricultural Science

Topics Covered

Crop ProductionAnimal ProductionSoil ScienceAgricultural EconomicsFarm MachineryAgricultural ExtensionFishery and ForestryPest and Disease Control
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Christian Religious Knowledge

Topics Covered

Life of Jesus ChristActs of the ApostlesOld Testament HistoryPauline EpistlesChristian EthicsChurch History in NigeriaPsalms and ProverbsRevelation
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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
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The JAMB Brochure lists the specific subject combinations and O'Level requirements for each course and institution.

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