The JAMB Syllabus for Hausa 2026/2027 outlines all the language areas candidates are expected to study before the UTME. It serves as the official guide that defines what topics are examinable, the level of language proficiency required, and how questions are structured in the Hausa examination.
Hausa in JAMB focuses on language comprehension, grammar, oral literature, and cultural understanding. The UTME Hausa syllabus 2026/2027 covers comprehension passages, grammar and sentence structure, vocabulary, translation, oral and written literature, and cultural elements reflected in Hausa texts.
Using the JAMB Hausa syllabus as a study guide allows candidates to organize their revision, strengthen weak areas, and improve confidence when answering Hausa language questions in the UTME.
Objectives of Hausa Syllabus
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Hausa is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to enable the candidates to:
- Acquire the ability to read and write competently in the Hausa language
- Know the basic features of Hausa language (syntax, phonology, morphology and semantics)
- Have the basic knowledge of oral and written Hausa literature
- Have the ability to appreciate the culture, customs and institutions of the Hausa people
- Have the ability to translate competently from English to Hausa
JAMB Syllabus for Hausa 2026
The syllabus covers the following areas: Harshe (Language), Al’adu (culture), and Adabi (Literature); oral and written literature.
| S/N | TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES | JAMB EXPECTATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harshe (Language) (a) Ƙa’idojin Rubutu (Orthography); alphabetization, spelling, rules of word merger and division, punctuation and paragraphing all in line with standard Hausa. (b) Auna Fahimta (Comprehension); contextual questions from short unseen passages of about 200 words. (c) Tsarin Rubutun Insha’i (Composition Techniques); argumentative, descriptive, dialogue, expository, narrative and letter writing. | Candidates should be able; 1. recognize the basic Hausa orthographical rules; 2. apply the Hausa orthographical rules; 3. identify linguistic errors, such as; grammar, wrong choice of words, wrong spelling etc. 4. read written Hausa texts; 5. comprehend Hausa text in a given context; 6. interpret various meanings and functions of words in a given text; 7. acquire sufficient vocabulary; 8. recognize central issues in a given text; 9. draw conclusions based on available evidence in a given text. 10. acquire the knowledge and techniques of composition writing in Hausa; 11. recognize the different segments of composition in Hausa; 12. recognize the different types of Hausa composition. |
| 2 | Al’adu (Culture) (a) Rayuwar Hausawa (Hausa customs); i. haihuwa (birth) –ɗaukar ciki da goyon ciki da haihuwa da shayarwa da al’adun makon farko na haihuwa da wanka da ɓanti da yaye da kaciya da samartaka; ii. aure (marriage) – ire-irensa da nema da baiko da ɗaurin aure da biki da zaman aure da saki da zawarci; iii. mutuwa (death) – faɗar mutuwa da wanka da salla da jana’iza da zaman makoki da sadaka da takaba da gado; iv. tasirin zamani akan rayuwar Hausawa. (b) Zamantakewa (Social Institutions) i. tsarin zaman iyali da zaman gandu da dangantakar kishiyoyi da ‘yan uwantaka da barantaka da agolanci; ii. maƙwabtaka; iii. aikin gandu da na gayya; iv. abota da ƙawance; v. gaisuwa da karamci; vi. tasirin zamani a kan zamantakewa. | Lallai ne waɗanda za su rubuta jarabawa su iya: 1. bayyana al’adun da ke tattare da ɗaukar ciki har zuwa samartaka; 2. bayyana tasirin zamani a kan haihuwa; 3. bayyana al’adun neman aure har zuwa zawarci; 4. bayyana tasirin zamani akan aure; 5. bayyana hanyoyin faɗar mutuwa zuwa rabon gado; 6. bayyana tasirin zamani akan mutuwa; |
| 3 | Adabi (Literature) I. Adabin Baka (Oral Literature) (a) Zuben Baka (Narratives): Irin su tatsuniya da almara da hikaya da ƙissa da tarihi da sauransu. (b) Maganganun Azanci (Folk – sayings); Irin su take da kirari da habaici da zambo da karin magana da kacici-kacici da salon magana da adon magana da sauransu. (c) Waƙoƙi na baka (Oral songs): i. ire-iren su – na fada da na jama’a da na maza da na sha’awa da sauransu: ii. turke (jigo) da salo da zubi da tsari da mawaƙi da kayan kiɗa da abin da aka waƙe. iii. waƙoƙin aiki: na niƙa da daɓe da na daka da na talla da sauransu; iv. Waƙoƙin yara (maza da mata); na aure da na dandali da sauransu; | Lallai ne waɗanda za su rubuta jarrabawa su iya: 1. tantance nau ‘o’in zuben baka; 2. amfani da kalmomin da suka dace da kan labari. 3. tantance sigogi da bayyana hanyoyin amfani da su; 4. naƙalta da amfani da kalmomin da suka dace da maganganun azanci. 5. tantance ire-iren waƙoƙin baka; 6. tantance masu yin ire-iren waƙoƙin;s 7. rarrabe siga da turke (jigo) da salo da zubi da kayayyakin aiwatar da su. 8. tantance nau’o’in waƙoƙin aiki; 9. tantance masu yin waƙoƙin aiki; 10. bambance sigogin waƙoƙin yara. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QUES: What topics are covered in the JAMB Syllabus for Hausa 2026/2027?
ANS: The syllabus covers comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, translation, oral literature, written literature, and cultural aspects of the Hausa language.
QUES: Is translation included in UTME Hausa?
ANS: Yes. Candidates may be asked to translate simple sentences or expressions from Hausa to English or from English to Hausa.
QUES: Are oral literature topics important in JAMB Hausa?
ANS: Yes. Oral literature such as folktales, proverbs, riddles, praise poetry, and songs are important parts of the syllabus.
QUES: Does the Hausa syllabus include grammar in detail?
ANS: Yes. Candidates should understand sentence structure, parts of speech, tense usage, and correct application of grammatical rules in Hausa.
QUES: Is Hausa culture tested in UTME Hausa?
ANS: Yes. Cultural practices, values, and traditions often appear in comprehension and literature passages.
QUES: Are comprehension passages compulsory in JAMB Hausa?
ANS: Yes. Comprehension tests candidates’ reading skills, understanding of context, and interpretation of information from Hausa texts.
QUES: Can I pass JAMB Hausa without studying literature?
ANS: No. Literature forms an important part of the syllabus and helps candidates understand language usage, themes, and cultural context.
QUES: Are idiomatic expressions tested in UTME Hausa?
ANS: Yes. Some questions may test common Hausa idioms, proverbs, and expressions used in daily communication.
QUES: Is spoken Hausa tested in the exam?
ANS: No. The exam is written and objective, but understanding spoken expressions helps in answering vocabulary and comprehension questions.
QUES: What is the best way to study Hausa for JAMB?
ANS: Candidates should read Hausa texts regularly, revise grammar rules, study oral literature, practice translation, and solve past UTME questions to improve accuracy and speed.