Are you preparing for the 2025/2026 JAMB Physics exam? This comprehensive guide outlines the key areas of concentration in Physics for JAMB to help you focus your studies and boost your score.
Why Focus on JAMB Physics Areas of Concentration?
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam is a critical step for Nigerian students seeking admission into tertiary institutions. Physics is a major subject in the exam, and mastering its key topics can significantly improve your overall score.
Our JAMB Physics 2025/2026 syllabus breakdown highlights the most important topics, formulas, and concepts you need to know. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, this guide will help you study smarter and pass with confidence.
JAMB 2025/2026 Physics Areas of Concentration
Here are the major topics you should focus on for the JAMB Physics exam:
1. Measurements and Units
- Fundamental and derived units
- Dimensional analysis
2. Scalars and Vectors
- Differences between scalars and vectors
- Vector addition and resolution
3. Motion
- Linear and projectile motion
- Equations of motion
4. Gravitational Field
- Newton’s law of gravitation
- Acceleration due to gravity
5. Equilibrium of Forces
- Conditions for equilibrium
- Moment of a force
6. Work, Energy, and Power
- Forms of energy
- Work-energy theorem
7. Friction
- Static and kinetic friction
- Coefficient of friction
8. Simple Machines
- Types and mechanical advantage
9. Elasticity
- Hooke’s Law and Young’s Modulus
10. Pressure
- Pressure in liquids and gases
- Atmospheric pressure
11. Temperature and Its Measurement
- Thermometers and scales
- 12. Thermal Expansion
- Linear, area, and volume expansion
13. Gas Laws
- Boyle’s, Charles’s, and Pressure laws
14. Quantity of Heat
- Specific heat capacity
- Latent heat
15. Change of State & Vapours
- Evaporation and boiling
16. Structure of Matter & Kinetic Theory
- States of matter
- Brownian motion
17. Heat Transfer
- Conduction, convection, and radiation
18. Waves
- Types and properties of waves
19. Propagation of Sound Waves
- Speed of sound
- Echo and reverberation
20. Characteristics of Sound Waves
- Pitch, loudness, and quality
21. Light Energy
- Reflection and refraction
- Laws of refraction
22. Reflection at Plane & Curved Surfaces
- Mirror formula
23. Refraction Through Plane & Curved Surfaces
- Lens formula
24. Optical Instruments
- Microscopes and telescopes
25. Dispersion of Light & Colours
- Prisms and rainbow formation
26. Electrostatics
- Coulomb’s law
- Electric fields
27. Capacitors
- Capacitance and energy storage
28. Electric Cells
- Primary and secondary cells
29. Current Electricity
- Ohm’s law
- Resistivity
30. Electrical Energy & Power
- Electric power calculations
31. Magnets & Magnetic Fields
- Properties of magnets
- Earth’s magnetism
32. Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor
- Fleming’s left-hand rule
33. Electromagnetic Induction
- Faraday’s law
- Generators
34. Simple A.C. Circuits
- Alternating current basics
35. Conduction of Electricity
- Semiconductors and insulators
36. Modern Physics
- Bohr’s atomic model
- Quantum theory
37. Introductory Electronics
- Diodes and transistors
📥 Download the full JAMB 2025 Physics Syllabus here
Final Tips for JAMB Physics Success
- Practice past questions regularly
- Master key formulas and units
- Focus on high-weightage topics
- Take timed mock tests
🚀 Start studying today and ace your JAMB Physics exam!