What is the JAMB subject combination for Guidance and Counselling?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Guidance and Counselling are English Language plus English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Government.

What O'Level subjects are required for Guidance and Counselling?

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

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Guidance and Counselling

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

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UTME Subject Combination

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

1. English Language2. Mathematics3. Biology4. Government

* English Language is compulsory for all candidates.

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Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Not matching your JAMB subjects to your teaching specialization (e.g. Mathematics Education needs strong Mathematics, not Biology).
Assuming Education courses are 'easy admission' — cutoffs vary a lot by specialization and school.

Admission Quota & Screening Policy for Guidance and Counselling

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Guidance and Counselling 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 Guidance and Counselling

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Delta State University, Abraka

Delta State · DELSU

140

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University Kashere

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