JAMB Subject Combination for Computer Science (B.Sc) 2026

UTME subjects, WAEC/NECO O'Level requirements, cut-off marks, direct entry and universities offering Computer Science in Nigeria.

📚 Sciences ⏱ 4 years 🎓 B.Sc

✅ JAMB UTME Subjects for Computer Science

1. English Language 2. Mathematics 3. Physics 4. Chemistry/Economics

English and Mathematics are compulsory.

📚 JAMB UTME Subjects for Computer Science

The 4 JAMB UTME subjects required for Computer Science. You must sit all 4 in the same JAMB examination.

English Language

Compulsory for all JAMB candidates regardless of course.

Mathematics

Required for quantitative and analytical reasoning.

Physics

Required for physical sciences and mathematical applications.

Chemistry/Economics

Foundation for medical, pharmaceutical and chemical concepts.

English and Mathematics are compulsory.

📝 O'Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements

You need a minimum of 5 credit passes (C6 and above). Maximum 2 sittings.

#	Subject	Status	Min Grade
1	English Language	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)
2	Mathematics	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)
3	Physics	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)

Credits (C6 and above) in all 5 subjects

📋 What Are the 9 WAEC/NECO Subjects for Computer Science?

WAEC/NECO requires students to sit 8–9 subjects. Below is the typical 9-subject combination for students targeting Computer Science:

1. English Language Required for admission

2. Mathematics Required for admission

3. Physics Required for admission

4. Chemistry Required for admission

5. Economics Required for admission

6. Further Mathematics Not required for admission

English, Mathematics and Physics are core. Most schools accept Chemistry in place of Physics.

📊 JAMB Cut-off Mark for Computer Science 2026

🏛 Federal

200+

Internal cut-off varies

🏫 State

190+

Indigenes may be lower

🎓 Private

180+

Post-UTME required

⚠ Note: These are minimum JAMB cut-off marks. Individual universities set higher internal cut-offs. A strong JAMB score + good Post-UTME performance + good O'Level grades are all required.

🎯 Direct Entry Requirements for Computer Science

ND/HND in Computer Science

Direct Entry candidates bypass 100 level and enter 200 level directly. Apply through the JAMB Direct Entry portal and meet the university's requirements.

📖 About Computer Science in Nigerian Universities

Computer Science focuses on algorithms, programming, software development, artificial intelligence, data structures and cybersecurity.

One of the most sought-after Science courses in Nigeria.

💼 Career Paths for Computer Science Graduates

✓ Software Developer ✓ Data Scientist ✓ System Analyst ✓ AI Specialist ✓ Cybersecurity Expert