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Is Life Changer JAMB Novel For 2026?

Updated: December 31, 2025 by FlashIsaac

The Life Changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli is Jamb Compulsory Use of English Novel that was used for UTME 2022, 2023 and 2024.

If you have been wondering the compulsory novel for Jamb 2025 use of english then this article is for you.

Is Life Changer JAMB Novel For 2025?

JAMB has officially recommended The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba as this year’s compulsory novel for the Use of English exam.

Jamb uses Recommended Novels for Two to Three years before introducing a new one. Sweet sixteen was Jamb UTME English Novel for 2019 and 2020 And Last Days at Forcados High School for Direct Entry.

This page will keep you informed about JAMB’s final decision. If The Life Changer remains the recommended novel, you’ll find tips and resources for revising it here. However, if JAMB decides to introduce a new novel, the details, including the title and a summary, will also be posted here promptly.

Recommended: Questions from Jamb Novel

Why JAMB Might Stick With The Life Changer

  1. Consistency: JAMB often uses a single novel for several years to ensure uniformity and reduce logistical complexities in selecting and promoting a new book.
  2. Accessibility: Since The Life Changer has already been widely distributed and studied, many candidates are familiar with it, and educational resources related to the novel are readily available.
  3. Relevance: The themes and lessons in The Life Changer remain relevant, making it a strong contender to remain the recommended text.

Why JAMB Might Introduce a New Novel

  1. Novelty: JAMB may want to refresh its reading list to provide candidates with new perspectives and challenges.
  2. Overuse: Having been used for multiple years, The Life Changer may have been thoroughly analyzed by candidates and teachers, leading to predictable exam questions.
  3. Candidate Demand: Many candidates anticipate a change, and JAMB might respond to this by introducing a fresh, equally impactful novel.

What Candidates Should Do

Whether JAMB retains The Life Changer or introduces a new novel for the 2025 UTME, preparation remains key. Candidates are advised to:

  • Stay updated on JAMB’s announcements.
  • Dedicate time to thoroughly read and understand the recommended text.
  • Use supplementary resources such as study guides, summaries, and past questions for preparation.

The Jamb Use of English comprises comprehension passages, lexis and structure, Antonyms and synonyms, oral English, grammar test and interpretation.

Ever since Jamb introduced the Use of novel in the use of English exams, questions have been set from the compulsory novels.

You may be asking, how many questions do they set from the recommended novels? Usually 10 to 20 Questions from the compulsory novel (s).

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  • Total Salvation In Jamb
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