JAMB doesn’t always ask brand-new questions. In fact, many questions repeat every year—sometimes word-for-word. If you're preparing for JAMB 2025 or 2026, this list of the most repeated subjects and topics will help you study smarter, not harder.
We’ve analyzed trends across years and pulled together a list of frequently tested topics per subject to help you score 280–300+ with less stress.
Most Repeated JAMB Topics (By Subject)
Use of English
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Topic |
Commonly Repeated Areas |
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Comprehension |
Meaning of words, tone, author's intention |
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Lexis & Structure |
Sentence completion, synonyms/antonyms |
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Oral English |
Vowel/consonant sounds, stress, intonation |
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Registers |
Words associated with professions (medicine, law, etc.) |
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Summary |
Key points identification, avoiding redundancy |
Hot Tip: English is 100 marks in JAMB. Practice comprehension and lexis daily.
Mathematics
|
Topic |
Repeated Concepts |
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Algebra |
Expansion, factorization, solving equations |
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Trigonometry |
Ratios (sin, cos, tan), bearings, angles |
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Geometry |
Circles, triangles, angles in parallel lines |
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Statistics |
Mean, median, mode, bar chart, pie chart |
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Probability |
Simple probability problems |
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Number & Numeration |
Logarithms, indices, surds |
Hot Tip: Always write out formulas. They save you time and boost accuracy.
Biology
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Topic |
Most Likely to Appear |
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Cell Structure |
Organelles, differences between plant and animal cells |
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Reproduction |
Sexual vs. asexual, fertilization |
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Genetics |
Mendelian crosses, genotype vs phenotype |
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Ecology |
Food chain, adaptation, pollution |
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Nutrition |
Digestion, photosynthesis, enzymes |
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Evolution & Variation |
Natural selection, adaptation types |
🎯 Hot Tip: Draw and label diagrams (especially the cell and reproductive systems).
🧪 Chemistry
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📚 Topic |
🔁 Repeated Patterns |
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Atomic Structure |
Isotopes, electron configuration |
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Organic Chemistry |
Naming alkanes, alkenes, reactions of hydrocarbons |
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Acids, Bases & Salts |
Neutralization, pH scale, reactions with metals |
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Chemical Reactions |
Types of reactions, balancing equations |
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Separation Techniques |
Filtration, distillation, chromatography |
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Periodic Table |
Trends across periods and groups |
🎯 Hot Tip: Know functional groups and how to draw organic compounds.
⚡ Physics
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📚 Topic |
🔁 Frequently Tested Areas |
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Motion & Laws |
Speed, acceleration, Newton’s laws |
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Work, Energy & Power |
Power calculations, mechanical advantage |
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Electricity |
Ohm’s Law, resistors, current/voltage in circuits |
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Optics (Light) |
Reflection, refraction, lens equations |
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Waves & Sound |
Frequency, amplitude, wave properties |
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Heat |
Thermal expansion, specific heat, gas laws |
🎯 Hot Tip: Practice with diagrams—especially lenses and circuits.
📊 Economics
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📚 Topic |
🔁 Commonly Repeated Topics |
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Demand & Supply |
Curves, elasticity, determinants |
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Production |
Types and factors of production |
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Money & Banking |
Characteristics and functions of money |
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Public Finance |
Revenue, taxes, government spending |
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Inflation & Unemployment |
Types, causes, consequences |
Hot Tip: Graph interpretation is a must-have skill.
Government
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Topic |
Likely to Reappear |
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Constitution |
Types, importance, characteristics |
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Rule of Law |
Principles and limits |
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Colonialism & Nationalism |
Indirect rule, independence movements |
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Electoral System |
Types of voting systems, roles of INEC |
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Arms of Government |
Functions of executive, judiciary, legislature |
Hot Tip: Study Nigeria's political history and major independence figures.
Summary Table – Most Repeated Topics in JAMB (2025/2026)
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Subject |
Top Repeated Topics |
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English |
Comprehension, Lexis & Structure, Registers, Oral English |
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Maths |
Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, Probability |
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Biology |
Cell, Reproduction, Genetics, Ecology, Nutrition |
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Chemistry |
Organic Chemistry, Acids & Bases, Atomic Structure |
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Physics |
Motion, Electricity, Heat, Optics, Energy |
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Economics |
Demand/Supply, Production, Inflation, Money |
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Government |
Constitution, Rule of Law, Colonialism, Electoral Process |
How to Study These Repeated Topics Effectively
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✅ What To Do |
❌ What to Avoid |
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Focus on past JAMB questions |
Reading the whole textbook aimlessly |
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Practice CBT-style questions |
Memorizing without understanding |
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Study for 2–3 hours daily by topic |
Cramming everything last minute |
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Revise weekly and track your progress |
Studying randomly without a plan |
Conclusion
Don’t fall into the trap of trying to study everything. Focus your time and energy on what JAMB loves to repeat. These topics above have shown up consistently—and they’re your best chance at scoring 280, 300 or higher in JAMB 2025 or 2026.
