Jamb Recommended Textbook For 2025/2026 [Updated]

If you are preparing for this examination and you don’t know what to read, well this are the Jamb recommended textbook for 2025 and it is important you take this serious as your examination questions will be coming out from these texts.

In this Post, we are going to give you the list of Jamb recommended textbooks which you are expected to use for your read as your questions will be coming out from there.

Jamb Recommended Textbooks

Below are all the textbooks that Jamb have recommended for all students preparing to write their Jamb examination. Though after your Jamb Registration, they will gie you just one novel which is for English, see the list below;

Use of English

Grammar and Structure:
- “Doses of Grammar” by M. A. Adedimeji
- “Practice in Spoken English” by M. O. Attah
- “English Lexis and Structure” by A. Bamgbose
- “New Oxford Secondary English Course” by A. Banjo et al.
- “Essential Oral English” by O. J. Caesar
- “Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary” by D. Jones
- “Mastering English Usage” by D. I. Egbe
- “Oral English for Schools and Colleges” by B. Elugbe
- “Senior English Project” by N. J. H. Grant et al.
- “Round-up English” by O. O. Idowu et al.
- “Oral English at Your Fingertips” by U. Idris
- “Grammar and Composition in the G.S.M. Age” by E. C. Igiligi and S. O. Ogenyi
- “Common Errors in English” by S. Nnamonu and D. Jowitt
- “University Matriculation Use of English” by M. F. Obinna
- “Countdown English Language” by O. Ogunsanwo et al.
- “The Silent Teacher” by S. Olatoye
- “Intensive English for Senior Secondary School” by B. O. A. Oluikpe et al.
- “Objective Tests for School Certificate English” by S. H. O. Tomori
- “Catch-up English for SSCE/UME” by C. Ukwuegbu et al.

Mathematics

Basic and Further Mathematics:
- “Distinction in Mathematics” by A. A. Adelodun
- “Basic Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools” by J. A. B. Anyebe
- “New General Mathematics for West Africa” by J. B. Channon and A. M. Smith
- “New School Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools” by M. David-Osuagwu et al.
- “Further Mathematics” by E. Egbe et al.
- “Algebra and Calculus for Schools and Colleges” by S. O. Ibude et al.
- “Further Mathematics Project Books” by M. R. Tuttuh-Adegun et al.

Agriculture

Agricultural Science:
- “Countdown to Senior Secondary Certificate Examination Agricultural Science” by M. O. Adeniyi et al.
- “Junior Secondary Agricultural Science” by O. Akinsanmi
- “Senior Secondary Agricultural Science” by O. Akinsanmi
- “General Agriculture for West Africa” by Q. B. O. Anthonio
- “Comprehensive Certificate Agricultural Science” by L. A. Are et al.
- “Modern Agricultural Science” by C. K. Egbuna et al.
- “A Dictionary of Agriculture” by C. A. Emmanuel
- “Agricultural Science for Junior Secondary Schools” by A. O. Falusi and I. O. A. Adeleye
- “Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools” by M. F. Komolafe et al.
- “Agricultural Notebook” by T. A. Philips
- “Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools” by STAN
- “Exam Focus Agricultural Science” by A. M. Daramola et al.

Arabic

Comprehension, Composition, and Translation:
- Various authors and publications including works by بشير أحمد محيي الدين, سيد حمرة مالك, عبد الفتاح صبري, علي عمر بك, and others.

Art

Visual Arts:
- “Visual Arts made Easy” by I. Banjoko
- “African Art: A contemporary Source Book” by O. D. Egonwa
- “The Essential Groundwork in Art and Design” by S. A. Egunlae
- “Creative Arts and Crafts for J. S. S.” by U. O. Erese and E. D. Ogunsina
- “Art of the Millennium for Senior Secondary Schools” by S. J. Nahab
- “Certificate Art for Junior Secondary Schools and Senior Secondary Schools” by E. Ogumor
- “Cultural and Creative Arts” by W. A. Olaosebikan
- “Art for Senior Secondary Schools” by B. K. Olurukooba
- “Understanding Art in General Education” by I. N. Uzoagba
- “A Textbook on Art for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools” by I. N. Wangboje
- “Excel in Arts, Photography, Dyeing, Starching, and Bleaching” by Y. F. Oyedun

Biology

Senior Secondary Biology:
- “Senior Secondary School Biology” by F. O. C. Ndu et al.
- “Essentials of Biology” by S. A. Odunfa
- “Biology for Senior Secondary Schools” by M. B. Ogunniyi et al.
- “Modern Biology” by S. T. Ramalingam
- “Biology for Senior Secondary Schools” by STAN
- “Biology for West African Schools” by R. H. Stone and A. B. C. Cozens
- “Handbook of Practical Biology” by E. J. Usua
- “College Biology” by G. Idodo-Umeh
- “Essential Biology for Senior Secondary Schools” by M. C. Micheal

Chemistry

Senior Secondary Chemistry:
- “New School Chemistry” by O. Y. Ababio
- “Senior Secondary Chemistry” by S. T. Bajah et al.
- “Understanding Chemistry for Schools and Colleges” by G. O. Ojokuku
- “Essential Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools” by I. A. Odesina
- “Countdown to WASSCE/SSCE/NECO/JME Chemistry” by I. O. Uche et al.

Christian Religious Studies

Senior Secondary CRS:
- “Exam Focus Christian Religious Knowledge” by P. G. Adetunji et al.
- “Christian Religious Knowledge for Secondary Schools” by I. O. Adeyemo et al.
- “Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools” by A. A. Adeyinka et al.
- “Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools” by H. A. Adigwe et al.
- “Themes from Selected Epistles” by E. O. N. Aghaeghuna
- “Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools” by A. Dopamu et al.
- “Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools” by J. A. Ilori et al.
- “Round-Up for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination Christian Religious Knowledge” by A. E. Izuchukwu et al.
- “Gospel Parallels: A Synopsis of the First Three Gospels” by B. H. Throckmorton Jr.
- The Bible: Revised Standard Version

Commerce

Senior Secondary Commerce:
- “Commerce for West Africa” by D. J. Anderson
- “Commerce for Secondary Schools” by L. I. Ahukannah et al.
- “New Syllabus Commerce for Secondary Schools” by A. Asaolu and P. M. Igwe
- “Handbook on Commerce for Schools and Colleges” by A. H. Babatunde
- “Working with Computer” by P. O. Eriki
- “Computer Science” by C. S. French
- “Nigeria: The Promise of Tourism” by G. M. Ibru
- “Countdown to WASSCE/SSCE/NECO/JME Commerce” by P. M. Igwe et al.
- “Management” by A. F. James et al.
- “Management Theory and Practice” by C. C. Nwachukwu
- “Commerce for Senior Secondary Schools” by M. O. Odedokun et al.
- “Commerce for Senior Secondary Schools” by F. F. Odoom
- “Management: Office Business Education” by A. Onifade
- “The Computer for Word Processing and Internet” by A. Onifade
- “Marketing Today” by A. J. C. Onu
- “A Dictionary of Business” by J. Pallister and A. Isaacs
- “Commerce Simplified for SSS 1 – 3” by O. A. Ubaka

Computer Studies

Senior Secondary Computer Studies:
- “My Computer for Senior Secondary Schools” by Addan Emmanuel
- “Fundamentals of Computer Studies” by A. J. Adebisi
- “Online with Computer Senior Secondary” by F. O. Adedapo et al.
- “Computer Science: An Overview” by J. G. Brookshear
- “Computer Studies for Senior Secondary Schools” by Stella C. Chiemeke et al.
- “Computer Studies for You” by S. Doyle
- “Computer Studies and Information Technology” by T. Driscoll and R. Dolden
- “Modern Introductory Computer Science” by M. D. Gregor et al.
- “Round-Up Computer Studies” by U. I. Idowu and I. B. Akinteye
- “Catch-Up Computer Studies” by C. Ukwuegbu et al.
- “Understanding Computer Studies for Senior Secondary Schools” by O. B. Yerima and C. C. Nwankwo

Economics

Senior Secondary Economics:
- “Comprehensive Economics for Senior Secondary Schools” by A. F. Abayomi et al.
- “Essential Economics” by C. E. Ande et al.
- “Understanding Economics for Senior Secondary Schools” by K. Anowor et al.
- “Senior Secondary Economics” by M. M. Iyayi
- “Economics for Senior Secondary Schools” by J. U. O. Oti and G. M. I. Ndu
- “Countdown Economics” by O. O. Olaoye et al.
- “Economics” by P. E. Samuelson and W. D. Nordhaus
- “Economics for Secondary Schools” by O. A. Soyibo et al.

French

Senior Secondary French:
- “Distinction in French” by G. B. Aihie
- “French Grammar and Usage” by R. Hawkins and R. Towell
- “Key to Learning French” by C. C. Muodumogu
- “The Living French Course” by T. P. Obah et al.
- “Le Nouveau Sans Frontieres” by G. Jean-Marie et al.
- “French Grammar and Structure” by R. O. Salami
- “New Edition Easy French” by E. S. I. Uwajeh

Geography

Senior Secondary Geography:
- “Comprehensive Certificate Physical and Human Geography” by F. A. Adeyemi and T. O. Babajide
- “Modern Certificate Geography” by R. B. Bunnett and P. G. K. Dobb
- “Essential Geography for Senior Secondary Schools” by P. C. Etim
- “Geography for Senior Secondary Schools” by A. S. Ihim et al.
- “Certificate Physical and Human Geography for Senior Secondary Schools” by A. A. Isiaka et al.
- “New Certificate Geography” by M. Iwena
- “Essential Geography for Senior Secondary Schools” by O. I. Olarewaju
- “Senior Secondary Geography” by S. I. Omotayo et al.
- “Geography of Nigeria: Developmental Approach” by T. T. Salami
- “Exam Focus Geography” by P. T. Tella et al.

Government

Senior Secondary Government:
- “Essentials of Government for West Africa” by A. Adigwe
- “Government” by J. R. Anyaele
- “Understanding Government for Senior Secondary Schools” by O. D. E. Nwosu
- “Nigerian Government and Politics” by A. T. Olagoke et al.
- “Comprehensive Government for Senior Secondary Schools” by O. Olofinbiyi et al.
- “Government: Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination” by O. G. Oyeleye and A. A. Alese
- “Fundamentals of Government” by A. O. Salam
- “Understanding Government” by M. M. I. Egboh
- “Government Simplified for Senior Secondary Schools” by A. O. Eloka

Hausa

Senior Secondary Hausa:
- “Gani Ga Wane” by Abubakar Gimba
- “Mu’ujizai” by Abubakar Imam
- “Waƙoƙin Abubakar Ladan” by Abubakar Ladan
- “Malam Ṣani A. Sabuwar” by Abubakar Musa
- “Sabuwar Hanya zuwa Hausa” by I. I. Kagara
- “Sabuwar Hanyar Nazarin Hausa” by I. I. Kagara
- “Jagoran Nazarin Hausa” by D. K. Katsina
- “Gaskiya da Dandi” by M. B. Bello

History

Senior Secondary History:
- “History for Senior Secondary Schools” by A. A. Ade Ajayi et al.
- “Essential History for Senior Secondary Schools” by O. O. Akinola
- “Exam Focus History” by C. I. Anyanwu
- “Comprehensive History for Senior Secondary Schools” by N. Azikiwe et al.
- “History of West Africa” by J. F. A. Ajayi et al.
- “General History of Africa” by M. O. A. Aluko
- “History of Africa” by J. D. Fage
- “History of the World” by S. P. Niggli
- “History of Nigeria” by A. O. Otoikhian

Home Economics

Senior Secondary Home Economics:
- “Home Economics for Senior Secondary Schools” by E. I. Maduewesi et al.
- “Practical Home Economics for Senior Secondary Schools” by A. A. Adeyeye et al.
- “Essential Home Economics for Senior Secondary Schools” by R. O. Akinleye et al.
- “Exam Focus Home Economics” by J. A. Adamu et al.
- “Comprehensive Home Economics for Senior Secondary Schools” by L. A. Are et al.
- “Food and Nutrition for Senior Secondary Schools” by M. S. Wabara

Igbo

Senior Secondary Igbo:
- “A Dictionary of the Igbo Language” by E. I. Okonkwo and M. E. Onukawa
- “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Learning Igbo” by U. O. Ogbonna
- “Nzuzu” by E. S. Ogbuefi
- “Nkechi Nwanyi Oma” by E. O. Akunne
- “Nkọwa okwu Ụmụaka Igbo” by N. A. Oraka
- “Igbo: Beginning and Intermediate Lessons” by M. K. O’Howell et al.
- “Kụzi ọmụmụ Igbo” by L. O. Nnaji

Islamic Religious Studies

Senior Secondary Islamic Religious Studies:
- “Exam Focus Islamic Religious Knowledge” by T. Abdul et al.
- “Islamic Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools” by K. Abiola et al.
- “Islamic Religious Studies for Senior Secondary Schools” by M. A. Ajayi et al.
- “Islamic Studies for Senior Secondary Schools” by H. A. Balogun et al.
- “Islam: Belief and Practices” by M. N. Baiyetigun
- “The Glorious Qur’an: Text, Translation, and Commentary” by A. Yusuf Ali
- “The History of Islam” by A. H. Nadwi
- “Islamic Religious Studies” by O. O. Oyelade
- “The Meaning of the Glorious Qur’an” by M. Pickthall

Literature in English

Senior Secondary Literature in English:
- “The Blood of a Stranger” by Dele Charley
- “Lonely Days” by Bayo Adebowale
- “Second Class Citizen” by Buchi Emecheta
- “Unexpected Joy at Dawn” by Alex Agyei-Agyiri
- “Fences” by August Wilson
- “The Lion and the Jewel” by Wole Soyinka
- “Look Back in Anger” by John Osborne
- “Othello” by William Shakespeare
- “Songs of Innocence and Experience” by William Blake
- “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë
- “Poetry from East Africa” edited by David Cook and David Rubadiri
- “A Selection of African Poetry” edited by K. E. Senanu and T. Vincent

Physics

Senior Secondary Physics:
- “Comprehensive Physics for Senior Secondary Schools” by J. U. Anyakoha
- “New School Physics” by M. W. Anyakoha
- “Practical Physics for Schools and Colleges” by M. L. J. Buseri and S. O. Ogbuagu
- “Essential Physics for Senior Secondary Schools” by O. T. Idigo
- “Senior Secondary Physics” by P. N. Okeke
- “Physics for Senior Secondary Schools” by B. A. Oyelekan
- “University Physics” by H. D. Young and R. A. Freedman
- “Advanced Level Physics” by M. Nelkon and P. Parker
- “Comprehensive Practical Physics for Senior Secondary Schools” by R. O. Oyelakin
- “Principles of Physics” by D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J. Walker

Principles of Accounts

Senior Secondary Principles of Accounts:
- “Principles of Accounts for Senior Secondary Schools” by L. O. Akinwumi
- “Comprehensive Principles of Accounts” by O. A. Akinboye et al.
- “Essential Principles of Accounts for Senior Secondary Schools” by A. L. Aliyu et al.
- “Principles of Accounts” by A. F. Anyaduba
- “Senior Secondary Principles of Accounts” by C. L. Egbunike et al.
- “Financial Accounting: A Simplified Approach” by S. A. Iyola
- “Introduction to Financial Accounting” by A. K. James
- “Principles of Accounts for West Africa” by P. J. Mbanugo
- “Principles of Financial Accounting” by F. B. Taiwo

Technical Drawing

Senior Secondary Technical Drawing:
- “Technical Drawing for GCE and CSE” by A. Bankole and P. N. Adesina
- “Technical Drawing with Design” by A. J. Barker
- “Engineering Drawing” by A. W. Boundy
- “Comprehensive Technical Drawing” by F. O. Daodu and P. O. Ogungbemi
- “Technical Drawing for Secondary Schools” by M. M. Igbokwe et al.
- “Engineering Drawing and Design” by D. A. Leake
- “Technical Drawing” by F. O. Nwaokoro
- “Technical Drawing: Plane and Solid Geometry” by A. O. Onwe
- “Technical Drawing for Schools and Colleges” by F. O. Owolarafe

Yoruba

Senior Secondary Yoruba:
- “Ayé Kẹta Aṣọtẹlẹ” by A. A. Adediji
- “Ọmọlúabi” by A. A. Adesina
- “Ọmọ ilẹ wa” by A. F. Adeolu
- “Akosile Àkójọpọ̀ Èdè Yorùbá” by E. O. Bamgbose
- “Ẹkọ Onka Ìwé” by A. F. Fakayode
- “Àṣà Yorùbá” by B. A. Ogunsina
- “Ọmọ Nla” by B. A. Oladimeji
- “Ìwé Ẹkọ Yoruba” by O. A. Oyewole
- “Yoruba Grammar” by I. F. Okedara
- “Ìwé Kíkọ Àṣà Yorùbá” by A. D. Ogunnaike

Frequently Asked Questions

What are JAMB recommended textbooks?

JAMB recommends specific textbooks for each subject to help candidates prepare for the UTME exam.

Why should I use JAMB recommended textbook?

They cover the exam syllabus comprehensively and are aligned with JAMB’s requirements.

Where can I find the list of JAMB recommended textbook?

The list is available on JAMB’s official website and in the UTME brochure.

Conclusion

Jamb recommended textbooks is crucial for effective UTME preparation. These books are aligned with the JAMB syllabus, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all topics. Accessible both online and in bookstores, they provide the best resources for achieving success in the exams.

Jamb Recommended Textbook For 2025/2026 [Updated]