Here are the JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Biology for the 2026 UTME. Biology is one of the most popular subjects in JAMB, especially for candidates seeking admission into courses related to health, life sciences, and environmental studies. Because the subject covers many topics and involves understanding living things and natural processes, proper preparation is very important for the 2026/2027 JAMB examination.
To guide candidates, JAMB provides a list of recommended Biology textbooks. These books explain biological concepts in a clear and organized manner, making it easier for students to understand topics such as cell structure, ecology, genetics, evolution, nutrition, and human health.
They are written in line with the senior secondary school curriculum and reflect what JAMB expects candidates to know.
Reading randomly or relying on summaries alone may not be enough. The best approach is to study the recommended textbooks alongside the official JAMB Biology syllabus and past questions. This helps candidates focus on relevant areas, understand key terms, and become familiar with the style of questions asked in the examination.
Below is the list of Biology textbooks recommended by JAMB.
JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Biology
| S/N | Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ndu, F. O. C., Ndu, Abun, A. & Aina, J. O. (2001). Senior Secondary School Biology, Books 1–3, Lagos: Longman. |
| 2 | Odunfa, S. A. (2001). Essentials of Biology, Ibadan: Heinemann. |
| 3 | Ogunniyi, M. B., Adebisi, A. A. & Okojie, J. A. (2000). Biology for Senior Secondary Schools, Books 1–3, Macmillan. |
| 4 | Ramalingam, S. T. (2018). Modern Biology, SS Science Series, New Edition, AFP. |
| 5 | STAN (2004). Biology for Senior Secondary Schools, Revised Edition, Ibadan: Heinemann. |
| 6 | Stone, R. H. & Cozens, A. B. C. (1982). Biology for West African Schools, Longman. |
| 7 | Usua, E. J. (1997). Handbook of Practical Biology, 2nd Edition, University Press Limited. |
| 8 | Idodo-Umeh, G. (2015). College Biology, Idodo-Umeh Publishers Ltd. |
| 9 | Micheal, M. C. (2018). Essential Biology for Senior Secondary Schools, TONAD Publishers Ltd. |
Advice for Biology Candidates
Using the JAMB recommended Biology textbooks gives you a solid understanding of the subject, but it should not be your only strategy. The JAMB Biology syllabus for 2026/2027 clearly outlines the topics you are expected to cover and helps you study with direction and purpose.
Past questions are also very helpful. They expose you to repeated topics, common question patterns, and the way JAMB tests biological knowledge. Regular practice improves accuracy, boosts confidence, and helps you manage time during the exam.
Conclusion
In summary, doing well in JAMB Biology requires steady reading, clear understanding, and constant practice. When you combine the recommended textbooks, the syllabus, and past questions, you put yourself in a strong position to succeed and score high in JAMB Biology 2026.
An education writer with almost a decade of experience helping Nigerian students prepare for JAMB and Admission. Hauwa is passionate about ensuring that students have the resources and guides they need to succeed in their academic journey.