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

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

📚 Social Sciences ⏱ 4 years 🎓 B.Sc

✅ JAMB UTME Subjects for Political Science

1. English Language 2. Government/History 3. Economics 4. Literature/Geography/CRS

English Language is compulsory.

📚 JAMB UTME Subjects for Political Science

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

English Language

Compulsory for all JAMB candidates regardless of course.

Government/History

Covers Nigerian and comparative political systems.

Economics

Core social science covering markets, policy and business.

Literature/Geography/CRS

Covers physical and human geography.

English Language is 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	Government	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)
3	Economics or Literature	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)

Credits (C6 and above) in all 5 subjects

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

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

1. English Language Required for admission

2. Government Required for admission

3. Economics Required for admission

4. Literature Required for admission

5. History Required for admission

6. Geography Not required for admission

7. CRS/IRS Not required for admission

English, Government and Economics/Literature are key.

📊 JAMB Cut-off Mark for Political Science 2026

🏛 Federal

200+

Internal cut-off varies

🏫 State

180+

Indigenes may be lower

🎓 Private

170+

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 Political Science

ND/HND in Political Science or related field

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 Political Science in Nigerian Universities

Political Science examines government systems, political behaviour, international relations, public policy and political theory.

Very popular and widely available.

💼 Career Paths for Political Science Graduates

✓ Politician ✓ Political Analyst ✓ Civil Servant ✓ Diplomat ✓ NGO Officer ✓ Lecturer