JAMB Syllabus for Literature 2025/2026 | Download PDF

JAMB Syllabus for Literature 2026/2025 for UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates is out and you can download the Literature area of concentration below in PDF format.

If you are preparing for the 2025/2026 JAMB UTME and Literature is one of your subjects, then you’re in the right place.

The 2025 Literature JAMB Syllabus is an examination planning tool approved by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for candidates aiming to score above 80 in Literature.

This JAMB area of concentration for Literature 2025 outlines all the key topics and areas to focus on for the exam.

In this article, I’ll explain all you need to know about the Literature JAMB syllabus, why it’s important, and how you can easily download the official PDF version for free.

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What is JAMB Syllabus for Literature 2025?

JAMB Literature syllabus 2025 is also known as JAMB Literature area of concentration.

Literature Syllabus 2025 is an official document for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and it contains guides and a roadmap outlining all the topics and areas of focus.

JAMB Syllabus for Literature 2025/2026

Below is the approved JAMB Syllabus For Literature:

1.	Plot
2.	Characterization
3.	Structure
4.	Persona
5.	Ode
6.	Sound(Rhyme/Rhythm, repetition, pun, onomatopoeia, etc.)
7.	Novel
8.	Imagery
9.	Theme
10.	Comedy
11.	Narrative Techniques/Devices
12.	Poetic devices
13.	Appreciation
14.	Point of view
15.	Setting
16.	Language
17.	Soliloquy/Aside
18.	Biography
19.	Lyrics
20.	Mime
21.	Costume
22.	Music/Dance
23.	Textual Analysis
24.	Ballad
25.	Faction: a combination of fact and fiction
26.	First Person
27.	Dialogue
28.	Décor/scenery
29.	Style
30.	Flashback
31.	Blank Verse
32.	Setting (Temporal/Spatial)
33.	Figures of Speech etc
34.	Autobiography
35.	Acts/Scenes
36.	Tragicomedy
37.	Plot
38.	Diction
39.	Melodrama
40.	Omniscient/Third Person
41.	Socio-political context
42.	Opera
43.	Socio-political context
44.	Memoir
45.	Farce
46.	Socio-political relevance
47.	Tragedy
48.	Interpretation of the Prescribed Texts
49.	Epic
50.	Dramatic Techniques
51.	Short story
52.	Round, flat, foil, hero, antihero, etc
53.	Sonnet
54.	Thematic preoccupation
55.	Fiction
56.	Novella/Novelette
57.	Panegyric
58.	Theme
59.	Elegy
60.	Characterisation
61.	Non-fiction

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Tips to Score High in JAMB Literature 2025

Below are the practical ways to easily score high in JAMB Literature:

1. Use the Approved JAMB Literature syllabus for 2025
2. Make sure you understand every topic listed in the syllabus
3. Practice JAMB Literature Past Questions
4. Understand the Exam Format
5. Use JAMB-Recommended Textbooks

Follow this LINK to find out how to score 85/100 and above in JAMB Literature 2025.

How to Download JAMB Area of Concentration for Literature PDF

Getting your hands on the official UTME Literature syllabus is easy.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit JAMB official website at www.jamb.gov.ng.
2. Navigate to the “Syllabus” section on the homepage.
3. Select Literature from the list of subjects.
4. Click the Download PDF button to save the document to your device.
5. or Download below

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Conclusion

Study and understand the above Literature syllabus, download the official PDF document, and follow the additional tips provided, this will help you to effectively prepare for the exam and improve your chances of scoring high.

I hope you found my article on the JAMB Syllabus for Literature 2025/2026 and UTME Literature area of concentration helpful.

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