Have you gotten your 2021 JAMB syllabus 2021? Candidates preparing for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are advised to make use of the syllabus made by the board to help them prepare effectively for the exam. Read on!
The (JAMB), Syllabus is now available online for candidates who want to see what topics they need to learn and what texts they can read.
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JAMB Syllabus 2021 for UTME Candidates
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Before we go into details, what is this JAMB Syllabus 2021? To enable you quickly take a look at how the JAMB syllabus looks like, I have posted the JAMB Mathematics and Use of English syllabus.
Also, other hot topics in text/HTML format. They are also in as you will find below.
These topics cover all updates on the JAMB syllabus/topics. It will guide you on how and where Jamb sets their questions from.
It is a compilation of the JAMB syllabus for all subjects. Click on any subject and you will get the syllabus right away.
JAMB Syllabus provides topics, objectives, and recommended textbooks for each subject. You will get this at no cost after registering for UTME.
In case you are not given upon registration, you can also use this online version at no cost too, but you will however need a device that is capable of opening Portable Document Format (PDF).
How to Download JAMB Syllabus for 2021
To make things easier for you, I have uploaded the 2021 JAMB syllabus for all subjects in PDF format. All you need to do is to click on your choice of subject. It will download automatically.
Clicking on any of the below subjects will initiate the download.
A) Agriculture
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:
1. stimulate and sustain their interest in Agriculture;
2. acquire basic knowledge and practical skills in Agriculture;
3. acquire the knowledge of interpretation and the use of data;
4. stimulate their ability to make deductions using the acquired knowledge in Agriculture
The syllabus is divided into five sections as given below:
A. General Agriculture
B. Agronomy
C. Animal Production
D. Agricultural Economics and Extension
E. Agricultural Technology
B) Art
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 terminology of art;
2. demonstrate knowledge of historical dimensions of art with an emphasis on Egyptian and Nigerian art;
3. demonstrate knowledge of artistic techniques, processes, the use of materials and maintenance of tools and equipment;
4. display aesthetic sensitivity to the environment and knowledge of the meaning and function of art in society.
C) Arabic
The aim of the JAMB Syllabus 2021 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. answer comprehension question correctly in standard Arabic;
2. translate simple texts from English to Arabic and vice versa;
3. apply the rules of Arabic grammar functionally;
4. see simply Arabic comprehension
5. appreciate Arabic literary texts within the contexts of their environment and eras;
6. use Arabic as a living world language in communication where necessary.
D) Biology
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 interdependence and unity of life;
2. account for the continuity of life through reorganization, inheritance, and evolution;
3. apply biological principles and concepts to everyday life, especially to matters affecting the individual, society, the environment, community health, and the economy.
E) Chemistry
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) apply the basic principles governing scientific methods in new situations;
(ii) interpret scientific data;
(iii) deduce the relationships between chemistry and other sciences;
(iv) apply the knowledge of chemistry to industry and everyday life.
F) Commerce
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 achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(1) acquire the basic concepts of Commerce;
(2) examine the relationship between Commerce and other related business subjects;
(3) apply the principles of Commerce in Nigeria;
(4) appreciate modern, dynamic, and positive changes in commercial activities.
G) CRS
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;
The syllabus is divided into four sections, namely:
SECTION A: Themes from creation to the Division of the Kingdom
THE 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 Epistle
H) Economics
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 structure, operations, and roles of the various economics units and institutions (national and international);
3. describe major economic activities – production, distribution and consumption;
4. identify and appraise the basic economic problems of society;
5. develop the competence to proffer solutions to economic problems.
I) French
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 their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. assess written comprehension in French;
2. identify how French sounds work in speech production;
3. examine the culture of Francophone West Africa and France in relation (where possible) to home country;
4. appreciate straightforward literary texts in French;
5. apply the principles governing the structure and use of written French.
J) Geography
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, 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.
K) Government
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 achievement of the objectives of the course in Government. These objectives are to:
i. appreciate the meaning of government;
ii. analyze the framework and specify the institutions of government;
iii. explain the concept of citizenship and define the duties and obligations of a citizen;
iv. appreciate the process of political development;
v. evaluate the political development and problems of governance in Nigeria;
vi. assess the role of Nigeria as a member of the international community and the workings of international organizations.
L) Hausa
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 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.
The syllabus covers the following areas:
1. Harshe (Language)
2. Al’adu (culture)
3. Adabi (Literature) – oral and written literature.
M) History
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 relationship between the people of Nigeria as they relate to the issues of national unity and integration;
3. appropriate African history and Africa’s relationship with the wider world;
4. analyze issues of modernization and development;
5. evaluate the past and relate it to the present and plan for the future.
N) Home Economics
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 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 meal planning and the adoption of safe sanitary habits;
3. Be able to select appropriate clothing for all occasions and body types;
4. Apply the knowledge of housing selection, planning the interior space arrangement of furniture, and furnishing the home.
O) Igbo
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 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) analyze issues in the language;
3) interpret and explain figurative and idiomatic expression in Igbo;
4) apply Igbo literature to their daily life experiences and to demonstrate Igbo cultural values.
P) Islamic Studies
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 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. master the Qur’an and sunnah as foundations of Islamic and social life;
2. be familiar with Islamic heritage, culture, and civilization;
3. be acquainted with the tradition of Islamic scholarship and intellectual discourse;
4. demonstrate knowledge of Islamic moral, spiritual, political, and social values;
5. be prepared to face the challenges of life as good practicing Muslims.
Q) Literature
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:
1. Stimulate and sustain their interest in Literature in English;
2. Create an awareness of the general principles and functions of language;
3. Appreciate literary works of all genres and across all cultures;
4. Apply the knowledge of Literature in English to the analysis of social, political, and economic events in the society.
R) Mathematics
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) 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
S) Music
The aim JAMB Syllabus 2021 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 analysis, the features of the music of the different periods of Western and African music history, peoples, its forms, and the media;
3. appreciate the influence of socio-cultural factors on the lives and music of musicians.
T) Physics
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.
U) Principles of Accounting
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:
- Stimulate and sustain their interest in Principles of Accounts;
- Use the basic knowledge of and practical skills in Accounting;
- Apply the knowledge of interpretation of accounting information to decision making;
- Determine the relevance of accounting to business and governments;
- Use information and communication technology for present and future challenges.
V) Use of English
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in the Use of 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:
(1) communicate effectively in both written and spoken English;
(2) have a sound linguistic basis for learning at the tertiary level.
The syllabus consists of two sections:
SECTION A: Comprehension/Summary
SECTION B: Lexis, Structure and Oral Forms
W) Yoruba
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 culture.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) and Answers
1. What does the JAMB UTME test?
Ans = JAMB tests your knowledge of 4 subjects from the JAMB syllabus.
2. How much does it cost to take the JAMB examination?
Ans = JAMB Registration costs N3,500. The recommended text costs N500 and the service fee is N700. That is a total of N4,700 only.
3. Can I carry out my JAMB registration and write the examination in any cyber cafe?
Ans = No! Candidates are required to register for JAMb and take the examination only at accredited CBT centers.
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