Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify
Quick answer: The JAMB syllabus is the official list of topics per subject that UTME questions are drawn from. It is free on jamb.gov.ng (Syllabus) and inside the JAMB CBT app, and it rarely changes year to year, so you can start with the current edition now. Use it to structure revision: cover every topic, then drill past questions.
Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026
How to download the syllabus
- Go to jamb.gov.ng → Syllabus (or the JAMB IBASS/CBT app).
- Download the PDF for each of your four subjects.
- Tick topics off as you cover them; the syllabus lists objectives per topic — questions test exactly those.
How to study with it
- Map each syllabus topic to your textbook chapters and past questions.
- Use of English: comprehension, lexis and structure, oral forms, plus the compulsory reading text.
- Prioritise high-frequency topics (from past questions) in the final month.
- Sit the mock exam to test coverage under CBT conditions.
Related JAMB guides
- JAMB Novel 2027: The Compulsory Reading Text, Where to Get It & How It Is Examined
- JAMB Subject Combination 2027 for All Courses (Official UTME Subject Guide)
- JAMB Mock Exam 2027: Date, Fee, How to Register & Why You Should Sit It
- JAMB 2027 Exam Date: Expected UTME Timetable, Mock Exam & Key Deadlines
Frequently asked questions
Is the JAMB syllabus the same every year?
Largely yes; JAMB makes small revisions, so download the current edition.
Where can I get the JAMB syllabus?
Free on jamb.gov.ng and in the JAMB CBT app.
Does JAMB set questions outside the syllabus?
No; questions are drawn from the published syllabus and the reading text.
Spotted a change JAMB has announced that is not reflected here? Drop a comment — this guide is reviewed after every JAMB announcement.