Succeeding in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination starts with making informed decisions—especially when it comes to choosing the right subject combination for your intended course of study.
Thousands of students miss out on university admission yearly, not because they fail the UTME, but because they selected the wrong subject combinations. Don't let that be your story.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down the correct JAMB subject combinations for all major courses across Science, Social Science, and Arts disciplines to help you stay on the right path.
🔬 JAMB Subject Combinations for Science Courses
Below are the recommended subject combinations for science-based disciplines:
1. Agricultural Courses
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Agric-Extension: English, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and Mathematics or Physics.
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Agricultural Economics: English, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and Mathematics.
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Agriculture: English, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and either Physics or Mathematics.
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Crop Production: English, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and Mathematics or Physics.
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Soil Science: English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and Mathematics or Physics.
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Fisheries: English, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and any other Science subject.
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Forestry: English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and Physics or Mathematics.
2. Biological and Medical Sciences
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Anatomy: English, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry or Physics.
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Biochemistry: English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
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Biological Sciences: English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.
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Botany: English, Biology, Chemistry, and any other Science subject.
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Medical Laboratory Science: English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
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Microbiology: English, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.
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Nursing: English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
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Physiology: English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
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Radiography: English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
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Veterinary Medicine: English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
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Zoology: English, Biology, and any two of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
3. Engineering and Physical Sciences
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Engineering (all fields): English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
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Architecture: English, Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, or Economics.
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Building: English, Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, or Economics.
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Computer Science: English, Mathematics, Physics, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics, or Geography.
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Industrial Chemistry: English, Chemistry, Mathematics, and one of Physics, Biology, or Agricultural Science.
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Mathematics: English, Mathematics, and two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology, or Agricultural Science.
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Physics: English, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry or Biology.
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Pure and Applied Mathematics: English, Mathematics, Physics, and one of Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, or Geography.
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Statistics: English, Mathematics, and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, or Economics.
💼 JAMB Subject Combinations for Social Science Courses
If you're planning to study any of the social sciences, these are the combinations you’ll need:
1. Business and Management
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Accountancy: English, Mathematics, Economics, and any other Social Science subject.
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Banking and Finance: English, Mathematics, one Social Science subject, and another subject.
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Business Administration: English, Mathematics, Economics, and any other Social Science subject.
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Marketing: English, Mathematics, Economics, and one other subject.
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Insurance: English, Mathematics, Economics, and one other subject.
2. Economics and Statistics
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Economics: English, Mathematics, Economics, and one of Government, Geography, History, Literature, or French.
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Demography and Social Statistics: English, Mathematics, Economics or Geography, and any other subject.
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Social Work: English, Mathematics, Economics or Geography, and any other subject.
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Statistics: (See Sciences above).
3. Political and Administrative Studies
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Public Administration: English, Government, Economics, and any other subject.
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Political Science: English, Government or History, and two other Social Science or Arts subjects.
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International Relations: English, Economics, Literature, and Government/Geography/History.
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Human Resource Management: English, Economics, Government, and any other subject.
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Industrial Relations: English, Mathematics, Economics, and another relevant subject.
4. Tourism and Development Studies
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Tourism: English, Mathematics, Economics, and any other subject.
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Cooperative and Rural Development: English, Mathematics, Economics, and another subject.
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Geography: English, Geography, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects.
🎨 JAMB Subject Combinations for Arts Courses
Here’s a full list of subject combinations for students interested in arts and humanities:
1. Languages and Literature
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English: English, Literature, one Arts subject, and another Arts or Social Science subject.
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French: English, French, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects.
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Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa: English, the chosen language, and two subjects in Arts or Social Sciences.
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Linguistics: English, two relevant Arts subjects, and one other subject.
2. Law and Philosophy
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Law: English, Literature, Economics, and any other Arts subject.
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Philosophy: English, Government, and any other two subjects.
3. Religious and Cultural Studies
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Christian Religious Studies (CRS): English, CRK, and two other subjects.
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Islamic Studies: English, IRS, and two other Arts subjects.
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Religious Studies: English, CRS/IRS, and any two other subjects.
4. Media, Arts, and Communication
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Mass Communication: English, and any three from Arts or Social Sciences.
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Theatre Arts: English, Literature, and two other relevant subjects.
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Fine and Applied Arts: English, Fine Art, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects.
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Music: English, Music, one other Arts subject, and any other subject.
5. History, Culture, and Society
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History and International Studies: English, History or Government, and two other subjects.
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Anthropology: English, and any three from History, CRK/IRK, Geography, Economics, Literature, and French.
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Criminology and Security Studies: English, Economics, Government, and one from History, Geography, or Literature.
✅ Conclusion
Choosing the correct JAMB subject combination is the first and most important step toward gaining admission into your preferred course and university. Don’t rely solely on guesswork or misinformation—do your research and use verified resources.
Here’s a quick summary of tips to guide you:
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Confirm your desired course’s subject requirements using official JAMB brochures.
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Use the internet wisely—it's your best friend during the registration process.
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Understand the admission requirements of your chosen university.
Getting this step right saves you time, money, and heartache in the long run. Make smart choices today for a brighter academic future. Best of luck in your JAMB and university journey!
