JAMB UTME Syllabus
The JAMB UTME syllabus covers 25 subjects. Every candidate sits four subjects — English Language is compulsory, plus three others chosen to match your course. Each subject below lists its general objectives, every topic with its objectives, and the recommended textbooks, drawn from the official JAMB syllabus.
My Subjects
Pin up to 4 — English plus your 3 electives — to track them here.
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Agricultural Science
Crop and animal production, agricultural economics and ecology.
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Arabic
Arabic language, comprehension, grammar and literature.
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Art
Visual arts: drawing, design, art history and appreciation.
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Biology
Living organisms, cells, ecology, genetics and human physiology.
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Chemistry
Atomic structure, bonding, reactions, organic and physical chemistry.
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Christian Religious Studies
Themes from the Old and New Testaments and Christian ethics.
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Commerce
Trade, business organisations, finance and aids to trade.
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Computer Studies
Newly added UTME subject covering computing fundamentals and ICT.
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Economics
Micro- and macroeconomics, money, trade and economic development.
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English Language Compulsory
The only compulsory UTME subject — taken by every candidate.
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French
French comprehension, grammar, composition and culture.
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Geography
Physical, human and regional geography plus map reading.
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Government
Political concepts, systems, institutions and Nigerian government.
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Hausa
Hausa language, literature and culture.
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History
Nigerian, African and world history and historical analysis.
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Home Economics
Foods and nutrition, home management, clothing and textiles.
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Igbo
Igbo language, literature and culture.
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Islamic Religious Studies
The Qur'an, Hadith, Tawhid, Fiqh and Islamic history.
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Literature in English
Drama, prose and poetry, literary terms and set texts.
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Mathematics
Number, algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics for the UTME.
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Music
Theory of music, history, aural and practical musicianship.
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Physical and Health Education
Newly added UTME subject covering physical education and health.
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Physics
Mechanics, heat, waves, optics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics.
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Principles of Accounts
Bookkeeping, financial statements and accounting principles.
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Yoruba
Yoruba language, literature and culture.
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How to use this syllabus
Pick your four subjects, then work through each topic and its objectives — the objectives are exactly what JAMB expects you to be able to do, so they map directly onto likely questions. Confirm your subject combination against the official requirements for your course, and use the recommended texts on each subject page as your core reading.