The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the 2026/2027 syllabus for Biology. This syllabus is designed to help you prepare effectively for the upcoming UTME exam.
| Examination Type | UTME / Direct Entry |
| Examination Year | 2026/2027 |
| Syllabus | Biology |
| File Format | |
| File Size | 283KB |
The syllabus includes all the topics, objectives, and recommended areas of study that will be tested in the UTME. Following this syllabus closely ensures that you are not reading blindly, you are studying with purpose and precision.
General Objectives
- demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the concepts of the diversity, interdependence and unity of life;
- account for continuity of life through reorganization, inheritance and evolution;
- apply biological principles and concepts to everyday life, especially to matters affecting living things, individual, society, the environment, community health and the economy.
Key Areas Covered
The syllabus is structured into four major sections with about 30 focused topics:
- Living Cells & Organization
- Continuity of Life (e.g., genetics, reproduction)
- Concept of Living Things (e.g., nutrition, respiration, transport)
- Ecology & Environment (e.g., ecosystems, conservation)
Download JAMB 2026 Syllabus for Biology
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Frequently Asked Questions
The syllabus outlines all the topics, concepts, and objectives JAMB will test in the UTME. It helps candidates focus their studies, know what to expect in the exam, and prepare with confidence.
There may be slight updates or reordering of topics. It is best to always use the latest syllabus for your year to avoid missing new areas of focus.
You will typically answer 40 multiple-choice questions in Biology during the UTME.
There is some overlap, but this syllabus is specifically tailored for JAMB UTME. Use it alongside WAEC/NECO syllabuses if you are writing those exams too.
