What is the JAMB subject combination for Criminology and Security Studies?

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

What O'Level subjects are required for Criminology and Security Studies?

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

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Criminology and Security Studies

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

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UTME Subject Combination

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

1. English Language2. Government3. Economics4. Literature-in-English

* English Language is compulsory for all candidates.

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Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Assuming any 3 arts subjects work for JAMB — most social science courses want a specific relevant combination like Government or Economics.
Forgetting Mathematics credit at O'Level, which many students overlook for 'social' courses.

Admission Quota & Screening Policy for Criminology and Security Studies

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Criminology and Security 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 Criminology and Security Studies

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology

Ekiti State · BOUESTI

155

Cut-off (2026)

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