Today, I’ve put together the official syllabus, suggested textbooks, and a direct link to the JAMB brochure system to help you get ready for the 2026 UTME.
Official 2026 JAMB Syllabus
The syllabus contains the “Area of Concentration” for each subject. It is highly recommended that you focus only on these topics to avoid wasting time.
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Use of English: Focus on Comprehension, Lexis and Structure (Synonyms, Antonyms), and Oral English.
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Compulsory Novel: “The Lekki Headmaster” is the official text for all 2026 candidates.
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Mathematics: Key areas include Number Bases, Fractions, Indices & Logarithms, Algebra, and Calculus.
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Biology: Focus on Living Organisms, Cell Structure, Nutrition, and Genetics.
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Physics: Key topics are Measurements & Units, Kinematics, Heat Transfer, and Current Electricity.
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Chemistry: Focus on Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Stoichiometry, and Organic Chemistry.
Where to View/Download: You can access the detailed PDF for every subject on the
JAMB IBASS Portal .
Recommended Textbooks for 2026
Using the right books is often the difference between a 200 and a 300+ score.
| Subject | Primary Recommendation | Supplementary/Calculation |
| English | A-Z of Use of English | Invisible Teacher |
| Maths | New School Mathematics | Comprehensive Mathematics |
| Physics | New School Physics | All Inclusive Calculations in Physics |
| Biology | Modern Biology | Idodo Umeh Biology |
| Chemistry | New School Chemistry | Lamlard’s Chemistry |
| Literature | Lion and the Jewel | Second Class Citizen |
JAMB Brochure (IBASS)
The Interactive Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS) is the only official way to check which courses are offered by universities and what their specific “Subject Combinations” are.
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Access Link:
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How to use it: 1. Select “Brochure” from the menu.
2. Choose your institution type (University, Polytechnic, or COE).
3. Search for your course to see the O’Level and UTME requirements.
Pro-Tip for 2026
JAMB has integrated a “Check Programme Eligibility” feature on the IBASS portal. Before you register at the CBT centre, use this tool to confirm that your O’Level subjects (WAEC/NECO) match the requirements for your chosen course.