The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the 2025 syllabus for UTME/2025–2026, signaling fresh changes to how candidates should prepare for the exam.
Below is a breakdown of the confirmed new features, core structure, and critical tips every candidate should know.
What’s New for 2025
1. Updated Subjects & Streamlined Coverage
The 2025 syllabus retains the core UTME subjects, including Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Government, and others. But JAMB has fine‑tuned some topics to reduce redundancy and focus on current affairs and applied knowledge.
2. IBASS / Integrated Syllabus System (SYLLABUS SYSTEM)
JAMB now links its syllabus with the Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS) portal. This makes updates and version control easier, ensuring candidates always see the latest topics.
3. Emphasis on CBT Format & Practical Skills
As the UTME exam is fully computer‑based, the 2025 syllabus emphasizes data interpretation, applied problem-solving, and analytical skills, not just rote memorization. Some past content has been trimmed to make room for more skills-oriented questions.
4. Subject Adjustments Based on Relevance
In certain arts and social science subjects, topics that overlap with general knowledge or are outdated have been removed. For example, older historical events or governance models may be replaced by more modern, globally relevant content.
Core Structure: How the Syllabus Is Organized
Each subject is divided into topics or modules (e.g. “Concepts in Government,” “Chemical Bonding,” “Plant Physiology”).
Every module lists objectives, recommended textbooks, and sub‑topics.
The syllabus also provides question styles, marking weight, and recommended time allocation for each part.
For instance, the Government syllabus includes:
Elements of Government
Systems & Ideologies
Nigeria’s Political History
Foreign policy and International Relations
Why the Changes Matter
Relevance: The new syllabus aligns better with current national and global issues, making questions more real-world oriented.
Reduced Guesswork: Narrower and clearer topic boundaries help candidates study smarter, not wider.
Fairness: Using the IBASS system helps JAMB ensure everyone sees the same syllabus version, reducing confusion or misinformation.
How to Prepare Using the 2025 Syllabus
1. Download the Official Version
Use JAMB’s official site or the IBASS portal to get the PDF. Avoid relying on unofficial or altered copies.
2. Create a Subject Plan
Copy out each subject’s topics and map them against past questions. Focus more on heavily weighted areas.
3. Practice via CBT Simulations
Because the exam is computer-based, practicing in a simulated environment gives you speed, accuracy, and comfort with navigation.
4. Monitor Updates & Errata
Occasionally, JAMB will issue corrections or addenda to the syllabus via IBASS. Stay alert for these.
5. Use Approved Textbooks & Past Questions
Don’t go off-script: use only textbooks recommended in the syllabus and solve previous UTME papers strictly per topic.
Caveats & Things to Watch
Some PDF versions of “2025 syllabus” online are user-uploaded and may not reflect final JAMB versions. Always cross-check with JAMB’s official portal.
JAMB sometimes revises or issues corrections after initial release, candidates should revisit the IBASS system periodically.
Changes in one subject may lead to overlapping or shifting weight in other subjects; stay adaptable in your study plan.
