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1. Jamb Islamic Studies Syllabus (Download PDF)

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The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Islamic Studies is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to

- master the Qur’an and Sunnah as foundations of Islamic and social life;
- be familiar with Islamic heritage, culture and civilization;
- be acquainted with the tradition of Islamic scholarship and intellectual discourse;
- demonstrate knowledge of Islamic moral, spiritual, political and social values;
- be prepared to face the challenges of life as good practising Muslims.

2. Jamb Use of English (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Use of English is to guide the candidates in their preparation for the Board’s examination. It is designed to evaluate the candidates’ ability to:
(i) communicate effectively in both written and spoken English; and
(ii) use the English Language for learning at the tertiary level.
The Syllabus consists of three sections:
SECTION A: Comprehension/Summary SECTION
B: Lexis and Structure, and SECTION
C: Oral Forms

3. Jamb Syllabus For Mathematics (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Mathematics is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test the achievement of the course objectives which are to:
(1) acquire computational and manipulative skills;
(2) develop precise, logical and formal reasoning skills;
(3) develop deductive skills in interpretation of graphs, diagrams and data;
(4) apply mathematical concepts to resolve issues in daily living.
This Syllabus is divided into five sections:
I. Number and Numeration.
II. Algebra
III. Geometry/Trigonometry.
IV. Calculus
V. Statistics

4. Jamb Agriculture Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Syllabus in Agriculture is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:

stimulate and sustain their interest in Agriculture;
acquire basic knowledge and practical skills in Agriculture;
acquire the knowledge of interpretation and the use of data;
stimulate their ability to make deductions using the acquired knowledge in Agriculture.

The Syllabus is divided into five sections as given below:

General Agriculture
Agronomy
Animal Production
Agricultural Economics and Extension
Agricultural Technology

5. Jamb Arabic Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Arabic is to prepare candidates for admission into tertiary institutions through the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:

answer comprehension questions correctly in standard Arabic;
translate simple texts from English to Arabic and vice versa;
apply the rules of Arabic grammar functionally;
appreciate Arabic literary texts within the contexts of their environment and eras;
use Arabic as a living world language in communication where necessary.

6. Jamb Art Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Art is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. exhibit knowledge of the fundamental elements, principles and terminologies of art;
2. show knowledge of historical dimensions of art with emphasis on Nigerian arts and crafts;
3. demonstrate knowledge of artistic techniques, processes, the use of materials and maintenance of tools and equipment;
4. display aesthetic awareness of the environment, meaning and functions of art in society.

7. Jamb Biology Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Biology is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the concepts of the diversity, interdependence and unity of life;
2. account for continuity of life through reorganization, inheritance and evolution;
3. apply biological principles and concepts to everyday life, especially to matters affecting living things, individual, society, the environment, community health and the economy

8. Jamb Chemistry Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Chemistry is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(i) understand the basic principles and concepts in chemistry;
(ii) interpret scientific data relating to chemistry;
(iii) deduce the relationships between chemistry and other sciences;
(iv) apply the knowledge of chemistry to industry and everyday life.

9. Jamb Commerce Syllabus(Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Commerce is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their understanding of the course objectives, which are to:
(1) acquire the basic knowledge of Commerce;
(2) examine the relationship between Commerce and other related fields;
(3) apply the principles of Commerce in the Nigerian economy and
(4) appreciate dynamic and positive changes in commercial activities.

10. Jamb CRS Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Christian Religious Studies is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. acquire the knowledge and understanding of the tenets of the christian faith as contained in the Bible;
2. interpret biblical teachings and themes;
3. apply biblical teachings and tenets to life in society;
4. evaluate the level of application of biblical teachings and tenets to life in society.
The Syllabus is divided into four sections, namely:
SECTION A: Themes from Creation to the Division of the Kingdom SECTION
B: Themes from the Division of the Kingdom to the Return from Exile and the Prophets SECTION
C: Themes from the four Gospels and Acts of the Apostles SECTION
D: Themes from selected Epistles

11. Jamb Economics Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Economics is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts, tools and their general applications to economic analysis;
2. identify and explain the basic structures, operations and roles of the various economic units and institutions (national and international);
3. describe major economic activities – production, distribution and consumption;
4. identify and appraise the basic and current economic problems of society;
5. develop the competence to proffer solutions to economic problems identified

12. Jamb French Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in French is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test candidates’ general ability to:
1. assess written comprehension in French;
2. apply the principles governing the structure and use of written French;
3. identify how French sounds work in speech production;
4. examine the culture of Francophone West Africa and France in relation (where possible) to home country.

13. Jamb Syllabus for Government (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Government is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their knowledge in Government, with a view to determining their suitability for placement in institutions of higher learning in Nigeria. These objectives are to:
i. appreciate the meaning of government;
ii. analyse the framework and specify the institutions of government;
iii. appreciate the basic principles of democratic governance and their application in Nigeria;
iv. explain the concept of citizenship and define the duties and obligations of a citizen;
v. appreciate the process of political development in Nigeria;
vi. evaluate the political development and problems of governance in Nigeria;
vii. understand the determinants and dynamics of foreign policy as it relates to Nigeria;
viii. assess the role of Nigeria as a member of the international community and the workings of international organizations.

14. Jamb Music Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Music is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. appreciate and discuss music fairly and critically;
2. identify, through written/aural analysis, the features of the music of different periods of Western and African music theory history, peoples, its forms and the media;
3. appreciate the influence of socio-cultural and technological factors on the lives and music of musicians.
4. attain a sound musical basis for further learning at the tertiary level.

15. Jamb Hausa Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Hausa is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to enable the candidates to:
1. acquire the ability to read and write competently in the Hausa language;
2. know the basic features of Hausa grammar;
3. have the basic knowledge of oral and written Hausa literature;
4. have the ability to appreciate the culture, customs and institutions of the Hausa people;
5. have the ability to translate competently from English to Hausa.
The Syllabus covers the following areas:
1. Harshe (Language)
2. Al’adu (culture)
3. Adabi (Literature) – oral and written literature

16. Jamb History Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in History is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examinations.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. impart knowledge of Nigerian history from earliest times to the present;
2. identify the similarities and relationships among the peoples of Nigeria as they relate to the issues of national unity and integration;
3. appreciate Nigerian history as the basis to understand West African and African history;
4. apply history to understand Nigerian and Africa’s relationship with the wider world;
5. analyse issues of modernization and development; 6. relate the past to the present and plan for the future.

17. Jamb Home Economics Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Home Economics is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test the candidate achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. acquire knowledge on the concepts and principles of Home Economics education;
2. apply the principles of foods and nutrition to planning, selection and preparation of meals and the adoption of food hygiene and safety;
3. equip students with knowledge and skills in clothing and textiles;
4. apply the principles of Home Management in housing and family living.

18. Jamb Physics Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Physics is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(1) sustain their interest in physics;
(2) develop attitude relevant to physics that encourage accuracy, precision and objectivity;
(3) interpret physical phenomena, laws, definitions, concepts and other theories;
(4) demonstrate the ability to solve correctly physics problems using relevant theories and concepts.

19. Jamb Principles of Accounts Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Principles of Accounts is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. Stimulate and sustain their interest in Principles of Accounts;
2. Use the basic knowledge of and practical skills in Accounting;
3. Apply the knowledge and interpretation of accounting information to decision making;
4. Determine the relevance of accounting information to business and governments;
5. Use information and communication technology for present and future challenges.
6. Use current accounting principles in financial reporting.

20. Jamb Yoruba Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Yorùbá is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. stimulate and sustain their interest in Yorùbá language, literature and culture;
2. acquire basic knowledge and skill in Yorùbá language, literature and material and non-material aspects of cultu

21. Jamb Syllabus for Geography (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Geography is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. handle and interpret topographical maps, photographs, statistical data and diagrams and basic field survey;
2. demonstrate knowledge of man’s physical and human environment and how man lives and earns a living on earth surface with special reference to Nigeria and Africa;
3. show understanding of the interrelationship between man and his environment;
4. apply geographical concepts, skills and principles to solving problems;
5. understand field work techniques and the study of a local area in the field.

22. Jamb Syllabus For Literature (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Literature in English is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
• stimulate and sustain their interest in Literature in English;
• create an awareness of the general principles of Literature and functions of language;
• appreciate literary works of all genres and across all cultures;
• apply the knowledge of Literature in English to the analysis of social, political and economic events in the society.

23. Jamb Igbo Syllabus (Download PDF)

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Syllabus in Igbo is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.
It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1) communicate effectively in Igbo;
2) analyse issues in the language;
3) interpret and explain figurative and idiomatic expressions in Igbo;
4) apply Igbo literature to their daily life experiences and to demonstrate Igbo cultural values.
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