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2026 JAMB Syllabus for Science Subjects

The 2026 JAMB syllabus outlines the objectives and major topics for English, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. English focuses on comprehension, language structure, and functional usage, while Biology covers life principles, cell functions, and ecology. Physics emphasizes scientific problem-solving and laws of motion, and Chemistry explores chemical principles, reactions, and their applications in daily life.

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2026 JAMB Syllabus for Science Subjects

The 2026 JAMB syllabus outlines the objectives and major topics for English, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. English focuses on comprehension, language structure, and functional usage, while Biology covers life principles, cell functions, and ecology. Physics emphasizes scientific problem-solving and laws of motion, and Chemistry explores chemical principles, reactions, and their applications in daily life.

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2026 JAMB Syllabus - English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry

1. English (Use of English)

General Objectives / Abilities:


- Comprehend passages, identify main ideas, inferences, author's tone
- Interpret idiomatic/figurative expressions
- Understand lexical and structural elements
- Apply correct usage (spelling, punctuation, agreement, word classes)

Major Topics:
- Comprehension & Summary: Reading passages, summarizing
- Lexis & Structure: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Idioms & Phrases
Word classes, sentence structure, mood, tense, aspect, number, agreement
- Punctuation, spelling, ordinary vs figurative usage
- Oral / Functional English: Letters, dialogues, speeches, reports

2. Biology

General Objectives:
- Understand unity, diversity, interdependence in life
- Continuity of life: reproduction, inheritance, evolution
- Apply biological principles to life and environment

Major Topics:
- Living Organisms, Cell Structure & Function, Tissues, Organs & Systems
- Nutrition & Digestion, Photosynthesis & Respiration, Transport, Excretion
- Homeostasis, Reproduction & Development, Genetics & Heredity
- Evolution & Speciation, Ecology & Environment

3. Physics

General Objectives:
- Develop scientific attitude, interpret physical laws
- Solve physics problems using theory and mathematics

Major Topics:
- Measurements & Units, Scalars & Vectors, Kinematics, Laws of Motion & Force
- Work, Energy & Power, Simple Machines, Elasticity, Pressure
- Temperature & Heat, Gas Laws & Kinetic Theory, Heat Transfer
- Waves & Sound, Optics, Electrostatics & Capacitors, Current Electricity
- Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Current

4. Chemistry

General Objectives:
- Understand chemical principles and applications
- Relate chemistry to everyday life
- Solve chemical problems quantitatively

Major Topics:
- Separation & Purification of Substances, Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
- Physical & Chemical Changes, Atomic Structure, Periodic Table & Periodicity
- Chemical Bonding, States of Matter, Stoichiometry, Thermochemistry
- Chemical Equilibrium, Acids, Bases & Salts, Oxidation-Reduction
- Electrochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental & Industrial Chemistry

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