What is the JAMB subject combination for Media and Communication Studies?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Media and Communication Studies are English Language plus English Language, Literature-in-English, Government, Economics.

What O'Level subjects are required for Media and Communication Studies?

Candidates need credit passes in 5 O'Level subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Literature-in-English, Government.

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Media and Communication Studies

Complete JAMB subject combination, O'Level requirements, departmental cut-off marks, and list of Nigerian universities offering Media and Communication Studies.

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UTME Subject Combination

These four subjects must be selected during your JAMB UTME registration:

1. English Language2. Literature-in-English3. Government4. Economics

* English Language is compulsory for all candidates.

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Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Omitting Literature-in-English at O'Level or JAMB, which limits eligible universities.

Admission Quota & Screening Policy for Media and Communication Studies

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Media and Communication Studies is governed by official JAMB admission quota guidelines:

45% Merit Quota

Reserved strictly for candidates with the highest aggregate scores regardless of state of origin.

35% Catchment Area

Allocated to candidates originating from geographically linked states for federal universities.

20% ELDS Quota

Designated for Educationally Less Developed States (e.g. Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, Bayelsa) to promote access.

Universities Offering Media and Communication Studies

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Delta State University, Abraka

Delta State · DELSU

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Cut-off (2026)

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi

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