JAMB Recommended Textbooks For Agricultural Science 2026/2027

If you are registering agricultural science as one out of your four (4) UTME subjects for the 2026 UTME, kindly follow through till the end to know the JAMB recommended textbooks for agricultural science to guide you in your study for the UTME examination. You can also check the JAMB Recommended Textbooks for other subjects.

Considering the large number of textbooks on Agricultural Science, one may be left indecisive on which one of them to use in their study for JAMB 2026/2027. Also, it is important to note that not all Agricultural Science materials/textbooks are suitable for use in preparation for JAMB because they may not sufficiently cover the topics contained in the JAMB syllabus for Agricultural Science.

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Why Using the Right Textbook Matter

Choosing a book from the list of JAMB recommended textbooks will have a significant impact on your overall performance/score in JAMB. The books listed have been tested over time by candidates, teachers, and tutors and they testify of their clarity and easy-to-comprehend nature.

In addition to diligent study, making use of the right study material is as well important. This article provides you with a list of selected textbooks to use in your study for 2026/2027 JAMB examination. Note your choice(s) down and proceed to get yourself a copy form a books store.

Lists of the JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Agricultural Science 2026/2027

Here are the official JAMB recommended texts for Agricultural Science subject for the 2026 UTME:

Adeniyi, M. O. et al (1999) Countdown to Senior Secondary Certificate Examination Agricultural Science, Ibadan: Evans
Essential Agricultural science for Senior Secondary schools by tonad publisher
Akinsanmi, O. (2000) Junior Secondary Agricultural Science, UK: Longman.
Akinsanmi, O. (2000) Senior Secondary Agricultural Science, UK: Longman.
Anthonio, Q. B. O. (1999) General Agriculture for West Africa, London: George Allen
Are, L. A. et al (2010) Comprehensive Certificate Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools, University Press Plc.
Egbuna, C. K. et al (2014) Extension Modern Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools (2010), Extension Publication
Emmanuel C. A. (2003) A Dictionary of Agriculture, Benue: Agitab Publisher Makurdi
Falusi, A. O. and Adeleye, I. O. A (2000) Agricultural Science for Junior Secondary Schools Books 1- 3, Ibadan: Onibonoje
Komolafe, M. F., Adegbola, A. A., Are, L. A. and Ashaye, T. I. (2004) Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools 1, 2 and 3, Ibadan: University Press Ltd.
Philips T. A. (1986) Agricultural Notebook, Lagos: Longman
STAN (1999) Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos: Longman
Daramola A. M. et al (1999) Exam Focus Agricultural Science for SSCE and JME

How to Rightly Use the Recommended Textbooks for an Excellent Performance

Below are some tips you should follow to use the JAMB recommended textbooks for Agricultural Science:

Take one topic per time: By all means resist the pressure to leave topics halfway through your study with the promise to return to them later. Take one topic and stick with it until you’ve exhausted its content and have understood its concepts.
Practice with Past questions for JAMB Agricultural science: The importance of the use of Past questions cannot be over emphasized this is because JAMB questions do carry a repeating pattern year after year. Inculcating the use of past questions will give you higher chance of performing excellently in UTME 2026.
Seek the help an experience and well knowledgeable tutor: Do not study solely in isolation for JAMB, seek help and ask questions from other persons who can help enlighten you more on a topic.
Revisit what you have read: Carryout a personal revision of everything you have studied before the examination.

Conclusion

The reasons why the above listed textbooks are recommended for your study for JAMB exams is that they sufficiently cover the JAMB syllabus for Agricultural science and among others, their clear and unambiguous nature stood them out from other textbooks and make them the most suitable for preparation for JAMB 2026. They were not selected based on any other criteria.

We highly advise that in a situation where any of these above-listed materials are not within reach, textbooks similar in content, which were not listed, may be used as an alternative in preparation for the examination, so long as they extensively cover the JAMB syllabus for agricultural science. We also suggest that you get at least two of the listed books for a broader understanding of each topic.

Frequently Asked questions (FAQs):

1. Do I Need to add Agricultural Science Among My Subject Combination in JAMB to study Agricultural Science in the university?

Answer: Yes, you need to register Agricultural Science as a subject in JAMB to study it at the university. However, you have the option to choose between Agricultural Science or Biology, meaning that Biology serves as an equivalent substitute based on your preference.

2. What should be my subject combination in Jamb to study Agricultural science in the university?

Answer: To study agricultural science in a university in Nigeria, the following are your UTME Subject combination; Use of English (Compulsory for every UTME candidate), Biology/Agricultural science, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics. In summary, a candidate aiming to study Agricultural Science in the University can choose either Biology or Agricultural science and either Physics or Mathematics in UTME all depending on your preference or area of strength.

3. What is the JAMB cut-off mark to Study Agricultural science?

Answer: Although it differs slightly form institution to institution, but on an average, to study Agricultural science or any related course such as Agricultural economics and extension, Agricultural engineering, Animal production, crop production etc. in the university, a minimum score of 160 in UTME is required.

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