A JAMB subject combination is a subject combination that a candidate will take in his/her UTME, and this is an important factor in deciding the candidate’s admission into any tertiary institution in Nigeria.
It is another time of year where many students will blame the institution they pick for their choice of study in their UTME for not giving them admission, not knowing the fault lies in their UTME subject combination.
The JAMB subject combination is not to be taken lightly when registering for your UTME, and if chosen wrongly, the consequence is either you are given another course that fits that subject combination or you are to wait for admission next year, and that is why we are ensuring that does not happen by providing you with the correct JAMB subject combination.
Whether you are UTME candidates, parents, or guidance, this article will guide you in making sure you pick the correct JAMB subject combination for yourselves and your ward, ensuring a quick and faster admission processing.
General UTME Subject Requirement
No matter the course you are choosing in any Nigerian tertiary institution, there are some subjects that are compulsory, especially in certain fields of study like science, art, and commerce.
English Language is a compulsory subject for any UTME course requirement; the course will even be pegged as compulsory when registering for UTME, while candidates are allowed to choose three other subjects.
While mathematics and English language are compulsory for all science and commercial courses, English language and government are mostly required for all courses in the art field.
UTME candidates are to make sure they are familiar with this general UTMR subject requirement regardless of the course they are registering in their various field
JAMB Subject Combination For all Course
Sciences & Health Sciences
| Course | Required Subjects |
|---|---|
| Medicine & Surgery | English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry |
| Dentistry | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| Nursing | English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry |
| Pharmacy | English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry |
| Physiotherapy | English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry |
| Radiography | English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry |
| Optometry | English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry |
| Medical Laboratory Science | English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry |
| Public Health | English, Biology, Chemistry + any Science subject |
| Health Information Management | English, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Anatomy | English, Biology, Chemistry + Physics or Mathematics |
| Physiology | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| Medical Rehabilitation | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
Biological & Physical Sciences
| Course | Required Subjects |
|---|---|
| Biology | English, Biology, Chemistry + Physics/Maths |
| Biochemistry | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| Microbiology | English, Biology, Chemistry + Physics/Maths |
| Biotechnology | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| Genetics | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| Botany | English, Biology, Chemistry + another Science |
| Zoology | English, Biology + two of Chemistry, Physics, Maths |
| Environmental Biology | English, Biology, Chemistry + Physics/Geography |
Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics Courses
| Course | Required Subjects |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | English, Chemistry + two of Physics, Biology, Maths |
| Industrial Chemistry | English, Chemistry, Maths + Physics/Biology |
| Physics | English, Physics, Maths + Chemistry/Biology |
| Mathematics | English, Maths + two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology |
| Statistics | English, Maths + two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics |
| Industrial Mathematics | English, Maths, Physics + Chemistry/Economics |
| Data Science | English, Maths, Physics + Chemistry/Economics/Biology |
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
| Course | Required Subjects |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Sci + Physics/Maths |
| Agricultural Engineering | English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry |
| Agricultural Economics | English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Sci, Maths |
| Agricultural Extension | English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Sci + Physics/Maths |
| Agronomy | English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Sci + Physics/Maths |
| Animal Production & Science | English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Sci + Physics/Maths |
| Crop Science | English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Sci + Physics/Maths |
| Soil Science | English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Sci + Physics/Maths |
| Fisheries | English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Sci + Physics |
| Forestry | English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Sci + Physics/Maths |
| Food Science & Technology | English, Chemistry, Maths + Physics/Biology |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | English, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Maths |
| Environmental Science | English, Chemistry, Biology, Geography/Physics |
| Environmental Management | English, Chemistry, Biology, Geography |
| Surveying & Geo-Informatics | English, Maths, Physics + Chemistry/Geography |
| Geology | English + any three of Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology, Geography |
Engineering & Technology
| Course | Required Subjects |
|---|---|
| All Engineering Courses | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry |
(Applies to Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Chemical, Petroleum, Marine, Computer, Software, Mechatronics, Automotive, Aerospace, Telecoms, Mining, Water Resources, Biomedical, Production & Industrial Engineering)
Computer & ICT Courses
| Course | Required Subjects |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | English, Maths, Physics + Biology/Chemistry/Economics |
| Cyber Security | English, Maths, Physics + Chemistry/Economics |
| Information Technology (IT) | English, Maths, Physics + any Science subject |
Social Sciences
| Course | Required Subjects |
|---|---|
| Economics | English, Maths, Economics + Govt/Geo/History |
| Accountancy | English, Maths, Economics + any Social Science |
| Business Administration | English, Maths, Economics + any subject |
| Banking & Finance | English, Maths, Economics + any subject |
| Marketing | English, Maths, Economics + any subject |
| Insurance | English, Maths, Economics + any subject |
| Public Administration | English, Government, Economics + any subject |
| Political Science | English, Government/History + two subjects |
| International Relations | English, Economics, Government/History + any subject |
| Sociology | English + any three Social Science/Arts subjects |
| Psychology | English + any three Social Science/Arts subjects |
| Social Work | English, Maths, Economics/Geography + any subject |
| Demography & Social Statistics | English, Maths, Economics/Geography + any subject |
| Peace & Conflict Studies | English, Government, History + any subject |
| Development Studies | English, Economics, Government + any subject |
| Criminology & Security Studies | English, Government, Economics + any subject |
| Transport Management | English, Maths, Economics + any subject |
| Library & Information Science | English + any three Arts/Social Science subjects |
Arts & Humanities
| Course | Required Subjects |
|---|---|
| Law | English, Literature, Economics + any Art subject |
| Islamic (Sharia) Law | English, Arabic, Islamic Studies + any subject |
| Arabic Studies | English, Arabic + two Arts subjects |
| Islamic Studies | English, Islamic Studies + two Arts subjects |
| Christian Religious Studies | English, CRS + two Arts subjects |
| English Language | English, Literature + two Arts subjects |
| Linguistics | English + Arts subjects |
| French | English, French + two Arts subjects |
| History & International Studies | English, History/Govt + two Arts subjects |
| Theatre Arts | English, Literature + two Arts subjects |
| Fine & Applied Arts | English, Fine Art + two Arts subjects |
| Music | English, Music + two Arts subjects |
| Communication Arts | English, Literature + two Arts subjects |
| Film Studies | English, Literature + two Arts subjects |
| Creative Arts | English + any three Arts subjects |
Common Mistakes Students Make When Choosing JAMB Subjects
1.Ignoring School-Specific Requirements
Each tertiary institution in Nigeria has specific requirements, and it is in the best interest of any student who wants to go to that institution to adhere to that particular institution’s JAMB subject combination and not generalize it.
2.Confusing O Level Requirement with UTME Subjects
The O-level requirement is different from the UTME requirement, and that is why students and candidates alike are to make sure they don’t make the mistake of using one for the other.
3. Choosing subjects based on popularity
That is what practically many Nigerian students are doing; because their friends or their schoolmates choose a particular JAMB subject, they will go ahead and choose it while not confirming whether they are going for the same course.
4. Last-Minute Change during Registration
Changing the JAMB subject combination a minute before the registration can cause a serious problem since most times the system does not accept last-minute changes; it mostly retains the wrong subject combination done before.
How to Confirm the Correct JAMB Subject Combination
We have given you the subject combination for all the courses you want to choose at any university in your UTME, but we are not completely free of mistakes, and that is why we show you the way of verifying this JAMB subject combination in order to make sure they are correct.
- Using the JAMB IBASS Portal at https://ibass.jamb.gov.ng/ for confirmation of the JAMB subject combination and also for the syllabus
- Checking University Admission Brochure
- Consulting School Admission Offices
Frequently Asked Questions
● Can I change my JAMB subject combination?
Yes, the JAMB subject combination can be changed as far as the portal is not closed based on the JAMB announcement.
● What happens if I choose the wrong subjects?
Choosing the wrong subjects can lead to no admission, or you can eventually be transferred to another course that fulfills that JAMB subject combination.
● Are subject combinations the same for all universities?
In some instances yes and sometimes no; it depends entirely on the university admission process.
Conclusion
Making the right subject choice can save you another year of waiting at home for admission. Make sure you verify your JAMB subject combination very well using the various portals of verification we provided.
UTME, as many see it, is just an examination where someone can pick a random answer and it will be correct. This is far from reality; attaining a good UTME score will require determination and preparation from students.
Adepoju Olamilekan is a Graduate of Economics from Adekunle Ajasin University,he has been in the blogging space for 4 years and his major aim is helping Nigerian students understand the Education system at all level