The JAMB Syllabus for Home Economics 2026/2027 serves as the official outline of topics candidates are expected to study for the UTME Home Economics examination. It defines the scope of questions, learning objectives, and skill areas that will be assessed. Following the syllabus closely helps candidates concentrate on relevant content and improve their performance.
Home Economics in JAMB focuses on practical life skills, family living, nutrition, clothing and textiles, home management, consumer education, and entrepreneurship. The UTME Home Economics syllabus 2026/2027 is designed to test candidates’ understanding of everyday household practices and their ability to apply knowledge to real-life situations.
Using the JAMB Home Economics syllabus as a study guide enables candidates to plan their revision effectively, avoid off-topic materials, and develop confidence ahead of the UTME.
Objectives of Home Economics Syllabus
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Home Economics is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test the candidate achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
- Acquire knowledge on the concepts and principles of Home Economics education
- Apply the principles of Foods and Nutrition to planning, selection and preparation of meals and the adoption of food hygiene and safety
- Equip students with knowledge and skills in Clothing and Textiles
- Apply the principles of Home Management in home and family living
JAMB Syllabus for Home Economics 2026
| S/N | TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES | JAMB EXPECTATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SECTION A: HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION 1. Home Economics a. Meaning, scope and importance of Home Economics. b. Objectives and ideals of Home Economics. 2. Areas/Careers in Home Economics a. Home Management i. Interior decoration ii. Credit management iii. Florist iv. Child Care v. Social welfare care, etc. b. Foods and Nutrition i. Catering ii. Dietetics iii. Nutritionist iv. Public Health Education, etc. c. Clothing and Textile i. Textile designing ii. Fashion designing iii. Modelling iv. Laundry, etc. d. Family and Child development i. Early and Childhood education ii. Child care, etc. e. Teaching f. Counselling g. Media h. Research 3. Interrelationship of Home Economics with other subjects: Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Fine Arts, Economics, Mathematics, Civic Education, etc. | Candidates should be able to: 1. examine the importance of Home Economics to the individual, family, society and nation 2. identify the objectives of Home Economics 3. determine the scope of Home Economics 4. recommend possible vocations in the different areas of Home Economics 5. relate Home Economics to each vocation 6. assess the benefits of each vocation to the individual, society and nation 7. identify current vocations in Home Economics 8. identify sources of career information 9. compare the different areas of study which have relationship with Home Economics 10. determine the contributions of these subjects to Home Economics. |
| 2 | SECTION B: HOME MANAGEMENT 1. Principles of Home Management a. Meaning of Home Management b. Steps in the management process c. Decision-making: meaning and process d. Motivation for Home Management e.g., goals, values, standards, needs and wants, likes and dislikes. 2. Resources a. Human Resources: definition and types i. Time management: i.i. definition and pattern i.ii. types of work time i.iii. factors influencing the use of time i.iv. advantages of time management i.v steps in time management. ii. Energy: definition and reasons for energy management; ii.i. work simplification – its purpose and application ii.ii. guidelines for work simplification and time saving gadgets; iii. Skills, creativity, attitudes etc. b. Material Resources: definition/types i. Money management i.i. meaning and types of income i.ii. principles of money management i.iii. household budgeting: steps in making a budget i.iv. economic security of the family bank accounts i.v. traditional savings, building societies and insurance. ii. Tools good properties and community facilities. | Candidates should be able to: 1. state the meaning of Home Management 2. identify steps involved in the management process 3. determine issues for decision-making in the home 4. describe the role of motivators in Home Management 5. identify the resources available to the individual and family 6. describe the pattern of work plan 7. apply the principle of time management to work simplification in the home 8. identify the sources of income available to an individual and family 9. determine the means of family saving 10. give reasons for saving family income 11. determine the steps involve in family budgeting 12. suggest alternative resources for Home Management 13. analyse the principles of money management 14. state other material resources available to individual and family |
| 3 | SECTION C: FOODS & NUTRITION 1. Foods and Nutrition a. Definition of Foods and Nutrition i. Classification of nutrients, their sources and functions, deficiency diseases ii. Classification of foods: cereals, fats and oils, milk and milk products, meat, fish, pulses, nuts, fruits, vegetables, etc iii. Food groups: iii.i. body building food iii.ii. energy giving food iii.iii. protective foods iii.iv. water and roughages b. Nutrition and health i. Relationship of nutrition and health ii. Factors affecting nutrition e.g., income, food in season, availability of food, etc. c. The digestive system d. Nutrition for special groups e.g., infants, toddlers, adolescents, manual workers, etc. 2. Meal planning a. Principles of meal planning b. Dietary needs and meals for special occasions and groups c. Preparation and serving of meals d. Snacks and beverages meaning, types and functions e. Table setting, table manners and hostessing. | Candidates should be able to: 1. describe the following: food nutrients, carbohydrates, minerals, fat and oil, vitamin, protein and water 2. identify the different classes of food 3. differentiate between the food groups 4. describe the effect of nutrition on health status 5. identify factors affecting good nutrition 6. describe the process which breakdown large food molecules 7. recommend the nutritional needs for special groups 8. determine the reasons for the nutritional needs of the following special groups: expectant/ lactating mothers, infant, toddlers sedentary /manual workers, children between 5 and 8 years, adolescent, aged, invalid and convalescent. 9. identify factors that influence the choice and preparation of food for the family 10. plan meals for special occasions e.g., weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc; 11. plan meals for special groups e.g., vegetarians, invalids convalescence, HIV/AIDS patient, COVID patient, etc; 12. identify types of snacks/beverages and their functions 13. compare types of table setting; 14. describe table manners and qualities of a good host. |
| 4 | SECTION D: CLOTHING & TEXTILE 1. Fibres and Fabrics a. Origin of fibres: definition of textile terms, e.g., fibres, fabrics, yarn, staple, filament, blends, etc. b. Classification and properties of fibres e.g. cotton, rayon, silk, etc c. Fabric construction i. weaving ii. bonding iii. felting, etc iv. locally made fabric e.g., aso-oke, Okene cloth, Benue cloth, Akwete, Gwado, etc d. Fabric finishes: moth-proofing, embossing, durable pleating, flameproofing, stain-repellent etc e. Fabric design i. tie and dye ii. print e.g., screen printing, etc. f. Textile care label i. meaning and types ii. recognition of washing, cleaning and ironing symbols, wool symbols, etc 2. Sewing equipment and garment construction a. Sewing machine, basic tools and equipment types, use and care b. Basic process in garment construction – – basic stitches, seams, edge finishes, crossway strips, etc c. Style features: collars, yokes, pockets, frills, cuts, belts, etc d. Arrangement of fullness: darts, tuck gathering, pleats, smocking, shirring, etc e. Decorative design: embroidery, needlecraft, tarting, crocheting, knitting, appliqué, patch work and soft furnishing. f. Simple processes and mend garments: patching, darning, renovation, batik/tie and dye g. Garment construction: figure types, basic body measurement and pattern drafting embracing body shape i. choice of styles for different figures ii. factors influencing the choice of fabric. h. Wardrobe planning and maintenance: basic rules in wardrobe planning, factors affecting wardrobe planning, weather, occupation, personal features etc. i. Good grooming, dress sense and accessories -definition -types and choice of accessories. | Candidates should be able to; 1. identify the characteristics of fibre 2. differentiate between methods of fabric construction using diagrams 3. state reasons for giving finishes to fabrics 4. state the uses and importance of locally made fabric 5. compare types of labels found on clothing 6. state the importance of label on garments 7. identify the types, parts and faults of a sewing machine 8. identify basic tools and equipment used in garment construction 9. describe various process in garment constructions 10. apply basic process in garment construction 11. identify style features to enhance the beauty and quality of garments 12. apply decorative designs on fabrics 13. apply the knowledge of sewing to mend and renovate garments 14. compare the process of making batik/tie and dye, screen printing and resist dying 15. relate body figures to the selection of styles and fabrics 16. determine factors which affect the choice of clothing 17. identify factors to consider in wardrobe planning 18. describe the following terms: i. good grooming ii. dress sense iii. accessories iv. colour harmony. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QUES: What topics are covered in the JAMB Syllabus for Home Economics 2026/2027?
ANS: The syllabus covers family living, nutrition, foods and nutrition, clothing and textiles, home management, consumer education, housing, and entrepreneurship.
QUES: Is nutrition a major part of UTME Home Economics?
ANS: Yes. Nutrition, meal planning, food nutrients, food safety, and food preservation are core areas of the syllabus.
QUES: Does JAMB Home Economics include practical questions?
ANS: The exam is objective-based, but questions test practical knowledge and real-life applications of Home Economics concepts.
QUES: Are clothing and textiles included in the syllabus?
ANS: Yes. Candidates are expected to understand fabric types, clothing construction, care of clothes, and basic sewing tools.
QUES: Is consumer education tested in UTME Home Economics?
ANS: Yes. Topics such as budgeting, wise spending, consumer rights, and decision-making are included.
QUES: Does Home Economics cover family health and hygiene?
ANS: Yes. Personal hygiene, family health, sanitation, and safety practices are important parts of the syllabus.
QUES: Is entrepreneurship included in JAMB Home Economics?
ANS: Yes. Small-scale businesses related to food services, clothing, home management, and crafts are covered.
QUES: Can I pass JAMB Home Economics without studying textiles?
ANS: No. Clothing and textiles are essential components and may appear directly or indirectly in exam questions.
QUES: Are food preservation methods tested?
ANS: Yes. Drying, freezing, refrigeration, canning, and other food preservation methods are part of the syllabus.
QUES: What is the best way to prepare for UTME Home Economics?
ANS: Candidates should study the syllabus carefully, revise nutrition and textiles topics, practice past questions, and focus on applying concepts to everyday life situations.