JAMB Recommended Textbooks for All Subjects in 2025/2026 UTME

In this article, you will find the full list of JAMB recommended textbooks all subjects in 2025/2026 UTME to help you effectively study and prepare for the upcoming exams.

Each year, JAMB releases a list of textbooks to guide candidates in their UTME preparation. These books are carefully selected to provide relevant information and practice questions for the exam.

Imagine studying a particular textbook and at the end of the day finds out that the marking scheme used by JAMB is from a different textbook, how frustrated and disappointed would you feel?

To avoid this situation, we strongly recommend you use JAMB recommended textbooks for all subjects; Use of English, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Government, Accounting, Agriculture etc.

JAMB Recommended TextBooks 2025 for Use of English

• Khadija Abubakar Jalli (2023) The Life Changer: Amazone Digital Services LLC- Kdp, 2023
• Adedimeji, M. A (2021) Doses of Grammar, Patigi: Ahman Pategi University Press. 
• Attah, M. O. (2013). Practice in Spoken English for Intermediate and Advanced Learners, Maiduguri: University of Maiduguri Press. 
• Bamgbose, A. (2002). English Lexis and Structure for Senior Secondary Schools and Colleges (Revised Edition), Ibadan: Heinemann. 
• Banjo, A., Adeniran A., Akano, A. and Onoga, U. (2004) New Oxford Secondary English Course Book Six for Senior Secondary Schools, Ibadan: University Press Plc. 
• Caesar, O. J. (2003). Essential Oral English for Schools and Colleges, Lagos: Tonad Publishers Limited. 
• Jones, D. (2011). Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 
• Egbe, D. I (1996). Mastering English Usage and Communication Skills, Lagos: Tisons. 
• Elugbe, B. (2000). Oral English for Schools and Colleges, Ibadan: Heinemann. 
• Grant, N. J. H., Nnamonu, S. and Jowitt, D. (1998) Senior English Project 3 (New Edition), Harlow: Longman. 
• Idowu, O. O., Sogbesan, T. S., Adofo, A. K., Burgess, D. F. and Burgess, L. J. (1998) Round-up English: A Complete Guide, Lagos: Longman. 
• Idris, U. (2001). Oral English at Your Fingertips for Schools and Colleges, Lagos: M. Youngbrain Publishers. 
• Igiligi, E. C. and Ogenyi, S. O. (2010) Grammar and Composition in the G.S.M. Age, Enugu: Joe Hills Production Services. 
• Jauro, L. B. (2013). Oral English for Schools and Colleges: A Teaching and Learning Approach, Yola: Paraclete Publishers. 
• Nnamonu, S. and Jowitt, D. (1989) Common Errors in English, Lagos: Longman. 
• Obinna, M. F. (2001) University Matriculation Use of English (Fourth Edition), Port Harcourt: Sunray Books Limited. 
• Ogunsanwo, O., Duruaku, A. B.C., Ezechukwu, J. and Nwachukwu, U. I. (2005) Countdown English Language (Revised Edition), Ibadan: Evans Brothers. 
• Olatoye, S. (2006) *The Silent Teacher*, Ado-Ekiti: Segun and Sons Enterprises. 
• Oluikpe, B. O. A., Nnaemeka, B. A., Obah, T. Y., Otagburuagu, E. J., Onuigbo, S. and Ogbonna, E. A. (1998) Intensive English for Senior Secondary School 3, Onitsha: Africana First Publishers. 
• Tomori, S. H. O. (2000) Objective Tests for School Certificate English: Practice in Lexis, Structure and Idiom (Reprinted Edition), Ibadan: Heinemann. 
• Ukwuegbu, C., Okoro, O., Idris, A. U., Okebukola, F. O. and Owokade, C. O. (2002) Catch-up English for SSCE/UME, Ibadan: Heinemann.

JAMB Recommended TextBooks 2025 for Mathematics

• Adelodun, A. A. (2000) Distinction in Mathematics: Comprehensive Revision Text (3rd Edition), Ado-Ekiti: FNPL. 
• Anyebe, J. A. B. (1998) Basic Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools and Remedial Students in Higher Institutions, Lagos: Kenny Moore. 
• Channon, J. B., & Smith, A. M. (2001) New General Mathematics for West Africa SSS 1 to 3, Lagos: Longman. 
• David-Osuagwu, M. et al. (2000) New School Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools, Onitsha: Africana-FIRST Publishers. 
• Egbe, E. et al. (2000) Further Mathematics, Onitsha: Africana-FIRST Publishers. 
• Ibude, S. O. et al. (2003) Algebra and Calculus for Schools and Colleges, LINCEL Publishers. 
• Tuttuh-Adegun, M. R. et al. (1997) Further Mathematics Project Books 1 to 3, Ibadan: NPS Educational.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks 2025 for Economics

• Aderinto, A.A et al (1996) Economics: Exam Focus, Ibadan: University Press Plc. 
• Black, J. (1997) Oxford Dictionary of Economics, Oxford: Oxford University Press. 
• Eyiyere, D.O. (1980) Economics Made Easy, Benin City, Quality Publishers Ltd. 
• Fajana, F et al (1999) Countdown to SSCE/JME Economics, Ibadan: Evans. 
• Falodun, A.B. et al (1997) Round-up Economics, Lagos: Longman. 
• Kountsoyiannis, A. (1979) Modern Microeconomics, London: Macmillan. 
• Lipsey, R.G. (1997) An Introduction to Positive Economics, Oxford: Oxford University Press. 
• Samuelson, P and Nordhaus, W. (1989) Economics, Singapore: McGraw-Hill. 
• Udu E and Agu G.A. (2005) New System Economics: a Senior Secondary Course, Ibadan: Africana FIRST Publishers Ltd. 
• Wannacott and Wannacott (1979) Economics, New York: McGraw-Hill. 
• Brownson-oton Richard (2010) What is Micro-Economics?, Niky Printing and Publishing coy. 

JAMB Recommended Textbooks 2025 for Biology

• Ndu, F.O.C., Ndu, Abun A., & Aina, J.O. (2001) Senior Secondary School Biology: Books 1-3, Lagos: Longman. 
• Odunfa, S.A. (2001) Essentials of Biology, Ibadan: Heinemann. 
• Ogunniyi, M.B., Adebisi, A.A., & Okojie, J.A. (2000) Biology for Senior Secondary Schools: Books 1-3, Macmillan. 
• Ramalingam, S.T. (2018) Modern Biology, SS Science Series. New Edition, AFP. 
• Stan. (2004) Biology for Senior Secondary Schools. Revised Edition, Ibadan: Heinemann. 
• Stone, R.H., & Cozens, A.B.C. (1982) Biology for West African Schools, Longman. 
• Usua, E.J. (1997) Handbook of Practical Biology (2nd Edition), University Press Limited. 
• Idodo-Umeh, G. (2015) College Biology, Idodo-Umeh Publishers Ltd. 
• Micheal, M.C. (2018) Essential Biology for Senior Secondary Schools, TONAD Publishers.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks 2025 for Government

• Adigwe, F. (1985) Essentials of Government for West Africa, Ibadan: University Press Plc. 
• Anifowose, R., & Enemuo, F.C. (eds) (1999) Elements of Politics, Lagos: Malthouse Press Limited. 
• Appadorai, A. (1978) The Substance of Politics, London: Oxford University Press. 
• Ball, A.R. (1983) Modern Politics and Government, London: Macmillan. 
• Ofoegbu, R. (1977) Government for the Certificate Year, London: George Allen and Unwin. 
• Olawale, J.B. (1987) New Topics on Ordinary Level Government, Ilesha: Jola Publishing. 
• Oyediran, O., Nwosu, H., Takaya, B., Anifowoshe, R., Femi, B., Godwill, O., & Adigun, A. (1990) Government for Senior Secondary Schools, Books 1, 2, and 3, Ibadan: Longman. 
• Oyeneye, I., Onyenwenu, M., & Olusunde, B.E. (2000) Round-Up Government for Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination: A Complete Guide, Ibadan: Longman. 
• Oyovbaire, S., Oguna, A.E.C., Amucheazi, E.C., Coker, H.O., & Oshuntuyi, O. (2001) Countdown to Senior Secondary Certificate Examination: Government, Ibadan: Evans.

Conclusion

Even if the subject you’re offering has not been listed here, we highly recommend you visit the IBASS portal to confirm which textbooks JAMB uses for that particular subject. Meanwhile, if you have a question regarding this topic, let us know in the comment section below.