What is the JAMB subject combination for Cyber Security?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Cyber Security are English Language plus English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.

What O'Level subjects are required for Cyber Security?

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

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

UTME Subject Combination

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

1. English Language2. Mathematics3. Physics4. Chemistry

* English Language is compulsory for all candidates.

Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Thinking Computer Science doesn't need Physics — most universities still require it at JAMB and O'Level.
Some universities accept Economics or Biology as the 4th JAMB subject instead of Chemistry — always confirm on the specific university's admission page.
Weak Mathematics score hurting departmental screening more than expected.

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Cyber Security 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.

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Ondo State · UNIMED

163

Cut-off (2026)

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