Complete JAMB Arabic Syllabus for 2025/2026

If you’re preparing for the 2025 JAMB Arabic exam, you need the JAMB Arabic syllabus to guide your studies. This syllabus outlines all the topics from which JAMB sets its questions. In this post, you’ll find the complete JAMB Arabic syllabus for 2025/2026, including key sections, recommended books, and study tips.

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JAMB Arabic Syllabus 2025/2026: Key Sections & Topics

The JAMB Arabic syllabus is divided into five (5) major sections. Below is a breakdown of each section and the topics you must study:

Section A: Comprehension

Reading and understanding Arabic passages
Identifying main themes
Drawing lessons from passages
Interpreting word meanings
Giving appropriate titles to passages

Section B: Translation

Translating between English and Arabic
Understanding idiomatic expressions
Effective communication in both languages

Section C: Grammar

Pronouns (demonstrative, relative, interrogative)
Gender (masculine & feminine)
Noun characteristics
Dual & plural forms
Construct phrases
Prepositions & verbs (transitive, intransitive, perfect, imperfect)
Active & passive voice
Conditional sentences
Numerals (1–1000)

Section D: Composition

Writing essays on topics like:
Education, culture, health
Politics, economy, sports
Current affairs

Section E: Arabic Literature

Notable Arabic literary figures & their works
Key periods in Arabic literature:

Pre-Islamic Period (500–610 C.E.)
Islamic Period (610–1798 C.E.)
Modern Period (1978–present)
Arabic Literature in West Africa

How to Use the JAMB Arabic Syllabus Effectively

Study All Sections – Ensure you cover every topic in the syllabus.
Practice Past Questions – Helps you understand JAMB’s question pattern.
Read Recommended Books – JAMB often sets questions from these.
Focus on Weak Areas – Spend more time on challenging topics like grammar and translation.

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