What is the JAMB subject combination for Arabic Studies?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Arabic Studies are English Language plus English Language, Literature-in-English, Government, CRS/IRS.

What O'Level subjects are required for Arabic Studies?

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

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Arabic Studies

Complete JAMB subject combination, O'Level requirements, departmental cut-off marks, and list of Nigerian universities offering Arabic 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. CRS/IRS

* English Language is compulsory for all candidates.

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Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Picking random arts electives instead of checking the exact combination the department wants.
Not realizing some arts courses still expect a Mathematics credit at O'Level.

Admission Quota & Screening Policy for Arabic Studies

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Arabic 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 Arabic Studies

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Nasarawa State · NSUK

140

Cut-off (2026)

Godfrey Okoye University

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Related & Alternative Courses

English LanguageLiterature-in-EnglishLinguisticsHistory and International Studies

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O'Level Requirements (WAEC/NECO)

Requires 5 Credit passes in your SSCE / WAEC / NECO / NABTEB in not more than 2 sittings:

English Language
Literature-in-English
Government
History

Enugu State · GOUNI

156

Cut-off (2026)

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

Abia State · MOUAU

158

Cut-off (2026)

Can I study Arabic Studies with 240?

Can I study Arabic Studies with 250?

Can I study Arabic Studies with 270?