Looking for the correct 2026 JAMB subject combinations for your chosen course? These is one of the most important steps in securing university admission in Nigeria. Choosing the wrong subjects can automatically disqualify you—even with a high JAMB score.

To help you prepare correctly, we’ve compiled the complete and updated list of 2026 JAMB subject combinations for all courses, including Science, Social Sciences, and Arts. This guide is fully aligned with JAMB’s latest requirements and covers every major programme offered in Nigerian universities.

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JAMB Subject Combinations for 2026 (Full List by Faculty)

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JAMB Subject Combinations for Science Courses (2026)

Medicine and Surgery

• Use of English
• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry

Agricultural Engineering

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry

Computer Science

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Physics
• One of: Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics, or Geography

Biochemistry

• Use of English
• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry

Biological Sciences

• Use of English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics or Mathematics

Physics

• Use of English
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Chemistry or Biology

Mathematics

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Any two of: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology, Agric Science

Chemistry

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Two of: Physics, Biology, Mathematics

Nursing

• Use of English
• Physics
• Biology
• Chemistry

Food Science and Technology

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Mathematics/Physics
• Agric Science

Pharmacy

• Use of English
• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry

Industrial Chemistry

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Any of Physics/Biology/Agric Science

Fisheries

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology/Agric Science
• One other Science subject

Geology

• Use of English
• Any three of: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Geography

Geography (Science Option)

• Use of English
• Geography
• Any two of: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agric Science

Surveying and Geoinformatics

• Use of English
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, Economics

Statistics

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Any two of: Physics, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics

Building

• Use of English
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, Economics

Microbiology

• Use of English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics or Mathematics

Botany

• Use of English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• One other Science subject

Zoology

• Use of English
• Biology
• Any two of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Pure and Applied Mathematics

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Biology/Agric Science/Chemistry/Geography

Agriculture

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology/Agric Science
• Physics or Mathematics

Agricultural Economics

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology/Agric Science
• Mathematics

Agric Extension

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology/Agric Science
• Mathematics or Physics

Agronomy

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology/Agric Science
• Physics or Mathematics

Animal Science / Animal Production

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology/Agric Science
• Physics/Mathematics

Crop Production / Crop Science

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology/Agric Science
• Physics or Mathematics

Soil Science

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology/Agric Science
• Mathematics or Physics

Veterinary Science / Veterinary Medicine

• Use of English
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

Forestry

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology/Agric
• Physics or Mathematics

All Engineering Courses (Same Combination):

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Civil Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Marine Engineering
Systems Engineering
Production/Industrial Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Computer Engineering

JAMB Subjects:

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry

Architecture

• Use of English
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, Economics

Quantity Surveying

• Same as Architecture

Urban and Regional Planning

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Geography
• One of Economics, Physics, Chemistry

Estate Management

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Economics
• One other subject

Anatomy

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry or Physics

Dentistry

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology
• One Science subject

Medical Laboratory Science

• Use of English
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

Physiology / Physiotherapy / Radiography / Medical Rehabilitation

• Use of English
• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry

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JAMB Subject Combinations for Social Science Courses (2026)

Accountancy / Accounting

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Economics
• One Social Science subject

Business Administration / Business Management

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Economics
• One other subject

Public Administration

• Use of English
• Government
• Economics
• One other subject

Banking and Finance

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• One Social Science subject
• One other subject

Economics

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Economics
• One of Government, History, Geography, Literature, French, CRK/IRK

Demography and Social Statistics

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Economics/Geography
• One other subject

Mass Communication

• Use of English
• Any three from Arts or Social Sciences

Sociology / Sociology & Anthropology

• Use of English
• Any three Social Science or Arts subjects

Political Science

• Use of English
• Government/History
• Two Social Science/Arts subjects

Psychology

• Use of English
• Any three Arts or Social Science subjects

International Relations

• Use of English
• Economics
• Literature in English
• Government/History/Geography

Marketing

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Economics
• Another relevant subject

Insurance

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Economics
• One other subject

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JAMB Subject Combinations for Arts Courses (2026)

Arabic & Islamic Studies

• Use of English
• Arabic
• Two Arts/Social Science subjects

Christian Religious Studies (CRS)

• Use of English
• CRS
• Two Arts subjects

Fine and Applied Arts

• Use of English
• Fine Arts
• Two Arts or Social Science subjects

Theatre Arts / Performing Arts

• Use of English
• Literature in English
• Two relevant subjects

Linguistics

• Use of English
• Two Arts subjects
• One other subject

English and Literary Studies / English Language

• Use of English
• Literature in English
• One Arts subject
• One Arts/Social Science subject

French

• Use of English
• French
• Two Arts/Social Science subjects

Hausa / Igbo / Yoruba

• Use of English
• Relevant language
• Two Arts/Social Science subjects

History / History & International Studies

• Use of English
• History/Government
• Two Arts/Social Science subjects

Islamic Studies

• Use of English
• IRS
• Two Arts subjects

Music

• Use of English
• Music
• One Arts subject
• Any other subject

Anthropology

• Use of English
• Any three of: History, CRS/IRS, Geography, Economics, Literature, French

Criminology & Security Studies

• Use of English
• Economics
• Government
• One of History, Geography, Literature, French, IRK, Hausa

Law / Civil Law / Sharia Law

• Use of English
• Literature in English
• Economics
• One other Art/Social Science subject
  (Sharia Law includes Arabic or Islamic Studies)

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Conclusion

This complete guide to the 2026 JAMB subject combinations ensures you choose the correct subjects for your preferred course and avoid costly mistakes. Bookmark this page, share it with friends, and use it as you prepare for UTME registration.