JAMB Syllabus for Home Economics
If you are preparing to write Home Economics in the 2026/2027 JAMB UTME, one of the smartest things you can do is study the official JAMB syllabus. The syllabus is your roadmap for the examination, showing you every topic JAMB expects you to know before exam day.
Rather than reading every Home Economics textbook from cover to cover, the syllabus helps you focus on the exact areas from which questions are set. It covers important topics such as Home Management, Family Living, Foods and Nutrition, Clothing and Textile, Consumer Education, Housing, Kitchen Safety, Food Preservation, Home Gardening, and more.
In this article, you'll find the complete JAMB Home Economics Syllabus for the 2026/2027 UTME arranged in an easy-to-read table. Use it together with the recommended textbooks and JAMB past questions to guide your study, identify important topics, and prepare confidently for the examination.
JAMB Syllabus for Home Economics
| Section | Topic | Contents / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: Home Economics Education | Home Economics | Meaning, scope and importance of Home Economics; Objectives and ideals of Home Economics. |
| Areas/Careers in Home Economics | Home Management: Interior decoration, Credit management, Florist.Foods and Nutrition: Catering, Dietetics, Nutritionist, Public Health Education.Clothing and Textile: Textile designing.Family and Child Development: Early Childhood Education.Teaching, Counselling, Media, Research. | |
| Interrelationship of Home Economics with Other Subjects | Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Fine Arts, Economics, Mathematics, etc. | |
| Section B: Home Management | Principles of Home Management | Meaning of Home Management; Steps in the management process; Decision-making (meaning and process); Motivation for Home Management (goals, values, standards, needs and wants, likes and dislikes). |
| Resources | Human Resources: Time management, Energy management, Work simplification, Skills, Creativity, Attitudes.Material Resources: Income and money management, Household budgeting, Economic security, Bank accounts, Traditional savings, Building societies, Insurance. | |
| Family Living | Definition and types of family; Advantages and disadvantages of family types; Family life cycle; Family relationships; Personality; Adolescents and their problems; Family crises; Conflict resolution; Human rights; Communication and ICT in the family. | |
| Marriage and Reproductive Health | Meaning of marriage and sex education; Boy/Girl relationship; Courtship; Choosing a partner; Engagement; Types of marriage; Family planning; Reproductive health; STIs/STDs and HIV/AIDS. | |
| Pregnancy and Childbirth | Menstruation; Pregnancy; Labour and delivery; Post-natal care; Childcare; Care of toddlers; Common childhood ailments; Immunization; Child development; Parenting. | |
| Housing the Family | Types of houses; Choosing a house; Interior decoration; Furniture and furnishings; Utilities in the home (water, fuels, electricity, communication devices). | |
| Home Surfaces | Types and care of home surfaces and coverings; Cleaning agents; Care of surfaces and coverings. | |
| Sanitation in the Home | Drainage systems; Household refuse disposal; Household pests and control; Pollution and health hazards. | |
| Consumer Education | Meaning and importance; Types of markets; Consumer agents; Sources of consumer information; Purchasing practices; Advertising; Consumer rights and responsibilities; Government agencies and regulatory bodies. | |
| Section C: Foods & Nutrition | Foods and Nutrition | Definition; Classification of nutrients; Food groups; Nutrition and health; Digestive system; Nutrition for special groups. |
| Meal Planning | Principles of meal planning; Dietary needs; Preparation and serving of meals; Snacks and beverages; Table setting, table manners and hostessing. | |
| Cookers and Cooking | Types, choice and care of cookers; Reasons for cooking; Cooking terms; Methods of cooking; Heat transfer. | |
| Flours and Uses | Types and uses of flour; Raising agents. | |
| Basic Mixtures | Pastries and batters; Definition and uses. | |
| Scientific Methods in Foods and Nutrition | Measurement units; Nutrient tests; Recipe development. | |
| The Kitchen | Types of kitchen; Arrangement; Kitchen tools and equipment; Selection, use and care. | |
| Kitchen Safety and Hygiene | Kitchen accidents; First aid; Personal, kitchen and food hygiene; Communicable and non-communicable diseases. | |
| Food Storage and Preservation | Food preservation; Food spoilage; Preservation methods; Convenience foods; Food additives; Rechauffe dishes. | |
| Home Gardening | Definition; Gardening tools; Advantages; Types of soil; Suitable crops; Preparation and care of home gardens. | |
| Section D: Clothing & Textile | Fibres and Fabrics | Origin of fibres; Textile terms; Local fabrics; Classification and properties of fibres; Fabric finishes; Textile care labels; Washing, cleaning and ironing symbols. |
| Sewing Equipment and Garment Construction | Sewing machines; Basic sewing tools; Garment construction processes; Style features; Decorative designs; Mending and renovation; Batik and tie-dye; Pattern drafting; Wardrobe planning; Good grooming and accessories. | |
| Laundry and Care of Clothes | Washing and finishing processes; Laundry agents; Stain removal; Ironing temperatures. |
Recommended Textbooks for JAMB Home Economics 2026/2027
The recommended textbooks include:
- Anfani-Joe, M.E. and Ogunjide, L.O. (1993). Home Management for Senior Secondary School 1–3. Ibadan: University Press Plc.
- Anyakoha, E.U. and Eluwa, M. (1990). Home Management for Schools and Colleges. Onitsha: Africana FIRST Publishers.
- Anyakoha, E.U. (2006). Home Economics for Junior Secondary Schools, Books 1–3. Onitsha: Africana FIRST Publishers.
- Enid O'Reilly-Wright (1985). The Student's Cookery Book. Oxford University Press.
- Haselgrove, N.M. and Scallon, K.A. (1981). The How and Why of Cookery. Granda Publishing Limited.
- Neil, A. and Hesmondhalgh, Z. (1985). A Complete Revision Course for O'Level and GCE Revised Home Economics. Charles Co. Ltd.
- Ogunjide, L.O., Egbuchulam, B., Eyisi, O., Anfani-Joe, M.E. and Olusanya, J.O. (1993). Clothing and Textiles for Senior Secondary Schools 1–3. Ibadan: University Press Plc.
- Okeke, S.U.N. (2009). Home Economics for Schools and Colleges. Africana FIRST Publishers.
- Olusanya, J.O., Eyisi, O., Anfani-Joe, M.E., Ogunjide, L.O. and Egbuchulam, B. (1990). Foods and Nutrition for Secondary Schools, Books 1–3. Ibadan: University Press Plc.
- Olusanya, J.O., Olojala, S.O., Bala, F. and Eyisi, O. (2000). Exam Focus: Food and Nutrition for WASSCE and SSCE. Ibadan: University Press Plc.
- The Internet (for additional learning resources).
- Wisdomline Pass at Once JAMB.
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