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JAMB Subject Combination 2026 — All Courses

Find the correct UTME subjects and O'Level requirements for every course offered in Nigerian universities. Updated for 2026.

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What is JAMB Subject Combination?

JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) requires all Nigerian university applicants to sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with exactly 4 subjects: English Language (compulsory for all candidates) plus 3 other subjects specific to their chosen course of study.

Choosing the wrong subject combination is one of the most common reasons candidates are disqualified from admission in Nigeria — even with excellent scores. This directory provides the correct JAMB subject combination for all 77 courses across 14 faculties, updated for 2026.

In addition to JAMB UTME subjects, candidates must also meet O'Level requirements: a minimum of 5 credits (C6 and above) in relevant subjects from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB, at not more than two sittings. English Language and Mathematics are compulsory O'Level credits for virtually all university courses in Nigeria.

Use the search box or faculty filter above to quickly find your course. Click any course card to view the full details — including UTME subjects, O'Level requirements, cut-off marks, 9-subject WAEC combination, direct entry requirements and universities offering the course in Nigeria.

Frequently Asked Questions — JAMB Subject Combination 2026

All JAMB UTME candidates must take English Language as a compulsory subject plus 3 other subjects relevant to their chosen course. The specific 3 subjects depend on your course of study — browse the full list above to find your course.
The minimum JAMB score for university admission in Nigeria is 140 as set by JAMB. However most competitive universities and courses require scores of 200 and above. Federal universities typically have higher cut-off marks than state and private universities.
Yes, JAMB allows candidates to change their subject combination within a stipulated period after registration through the JAMB profile portal at jamb.gov.ng. After the change window closes no further changes are allowed.
JAMB Direct Entry allows candidates with A'Levels, OND, HND or NCE to bypass 100 level and enter directly into 200 level at Nigerian universities. Direct Entry candidates must still meet the O'Level requirements for their chosen course.
You choose exactly 4 subjects for JAMB UTME — English Language (compulsory for all candidates) plus 3 other subjects specific to your course. Choosing the wrong subject combination can lead to disqualification from admission even with a high score.
For university admission in Nigeria you need a minimum of 5 O'Level credits (C6 or better) in relevant subjects at not more than two sittings in WAEC or NECO. English Language and Mathematics are compulsory credits for most courses.