Which textbooks are the best for JAMB preparation across all subjects, and where can they be found?

 Preparing for JAMB 2025 requires not just hard work but also the right study materials. Using the best textbooks can make a huge difference in your understanding and performance. This guide provides a comprehensive list of the best textbooks for each JAMB subject, including the officially recommended novel for Literature in English.

Best Textbooks for Each Subject for Jmab

1. English Language

JAMB Recommended Novel (2025): The Lekki Headmaster
New Oxford Secondary English Course – Ayo Banjo
Exam Focus English – Jide Adegun
The Invisible Teacher – Dele Ashade

2. Mathematics

New General Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools – M.F. Macrae
Essential Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools – O. Channon
Further Mathematics – Addy & Pearce

3. Physics

New School Physics – M.W. Anyakoha
Comprehensive Physics – G.N. Ohanehi
Principles of Physics – Nelkon & Parker
 
4. Chemistry

New School Chemistry – Osei Yaw Ababio
Practical Chemistry – Osei Yaw Ababio
Modern Chemistry – Ramsden

5. Biology

College Biology – Idodo Umeh
Modern Biology – S.T. Ramalingam
Essential Biology – M.C. Michael
 
6. Government

Essential Government – C.C. Dibie
Comprehensive Government – Nwachukwu
Government Explained – Adediji
 
7. Economics

Essential Economics – C.E. Ande
Comprehensive Economics – J.U. Anyaele
Economics for Senior Secondary Schools – Longe

8. Literature in English

JAMB Recommended Novel (2025): The Lekki Headmaster
Exam Focus Literature – I. O. Ilesanmi
A Handbook of Critical Approaches to Literature – Guerin

9. CRS/IRS

Essential Christian Religious Studies – A.O. Adebiyi
Islamic Studies for Senior Secondary Schools – M.O. Kadiri

10. Commerce

Comprehensive Commerce – O.A. Longe
Essential Commerce – O. Opone

11. Accounting

Business Accounting (Vol. 1 & 2) – Frank Wood
Financial Accounting – O.A. Longe
 
12. Agricultural Science

Essential Agricultural Science – O.A. Iwena
Comprehensive Agricultural Science – L. Omoruyi
 
13. Geography

Fundamentals of Geography – R.B. Bunnett
Essential Geography – O.A. Iwena

14. History

History of Nigeria – E.A. Ayandele
West African History – Ajayi & Crowder
 
15. Civic Education

Fundamentals of Civic Education – M. Oluwaseun
Essential Civic Education – C. Obi


 How to Use These Textbooks Effectively

 Follow the JAMB Syllabus: Don’t just read blindly—use the JAMB syllabus to focus on important topics.

Practice with Past Questions: Get familiar with JAMB’s question style using past questions.

Use Summary Notes: Write down key points from each topic to help with revision.

Study Consistently: Instead of cramming, break your study into small, manageable sessions.

 You can find JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) textbooks through the following options:

1. Official JAMB Website: Check the JAMB website (www.jamb.gov.ng) for recommended textbooks and study materials.

2. Bookstores: Local bookstores or online bookstores (such as Jumia, Konga, or Amazon) often carry JAMB-specific textbooks.

3. Educational Publishers: Nigerian educational publishers like Macmillan Nigeria, Pearson Nigeria, and University Press Plc often publish JAMB study guides.

4. Online Learning Platforms: Platforms like Pass.ng, JAMB CBT, and others often provide both textbooks and practice tests to help prepare for the exam.

5. Secondhand Textbooks: You can also check secondhand bookshops, especially in university towns, for affordable JAMB textbooks.

Conclusion

Selecting the right textbooks is one of the smartest decisions you can make while preparing for JAMB 2025. The books listed above have helped countless students score high, and they can help you, too!

Which of these books do you already have? Let us know in the comments!