The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has outlined the official texts for candidates preparing for the Literature in English exam in 2025/26. The selection includes African and non-African works across drama, prose, and poetry, with each text carefully chosen to enrich candidates' understanding of literary analysis, themes, and cultural contexts.

The recommended texts are designed to provide a comprehensive and diverse range of literary works that will help candidates develop their critical thinking and analytical skills. The texts include anthologies, critical texts, drama, prose, and poetry selections that cater to both African and non-African literary traditions.

In terms of anthologies, JAMB has highlighted several essential resources that cover a broad range of topics in Literature in English. These resources offer essential background reading and practice exercises, including works by Gbemisola, Hayward, Johnson, Kermode, Nwoga, Senanu, and Soyinka. Critical texts, such as Abrams, Emeaba, and Murphy, will also provide candidates with a solid understanding of literary terms and concepts.

For drama, JAMB has selected Frank Ogodo Ogbeche's "Harvest of Corruption" as the African drama text, while William Shakespeare's "Othello" will serve as the non-African drama text. In prose, Amma Darko's "Faceless" will represent African prose, and Richard Wright's "Native Son" will represent non-African prose.

The poetry selection features a diverse range of African and non-African poets, including Birago Diop, Gbemisola Adeoti, Gabriel Okara, Gbanabam Hallowell, Lenrie Peter, Kofi Awoonor, Alfred Tennyson, George Herbert, William Blake, and William Morris. These texts will provide candidates with a rich understanding of literary devices, themes, and cultural contexts.

Candidates can access the JAMB-recommended texts for Literature in English through several reliable sources. Unlike the main JAMB Use of English text, the 2025 Literature in English texts may not be accessible on the JAMB website. Instead, candidates can find these essential resources at physical bookstores, online retailers, educational libraries, and university bookstores. Digital libraries and educational platforms, such as Google Books, Project Gutenberg, and Open Library, also offer digital copies of many classic texts.

The release of the official texts for the 2025/26 Literature in English exam marks an important milestone in JAMB's efforts to promote academic excellence and cultural diversity. By providing candidates with a comprehensive and diverse range of literary works, JAMB aims to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their academic pursuits.

As the exam approaches, candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the recommended texts and resources, and to practice critical thinking and analytical skills through thorough reading and analysis. With the right preparation and resources, candidates can excel in the Literature in English exam and achieve their academic goals.