What is the JAMB subject combination for Islamic Law (Sharia)?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Islamic Law (Sharia) are English Language plus English Language, Literature-in-English, Government, CRS/IRS.

What O'Level subjects are required for Islamic Law (Sharia)?

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

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Islamic Law (Sharia)

Complete JAMB subject combination, O'Level requirements, departmental cut-off marks, and list of Nigerian universities offering Islamic Law (Sharia).

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UTME Subject Combination

These four subjects must be selected during JAMB UTME registration:

1. English Language2. Literature-in-English3. Government4. CRS/IRS

* English Language is compulsory for all UTME candidates in Nigeria.

O'Level Requirements (WAEC/NECO)

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

English Language
Literature-in-English
Government
History

Common Candidate Subject Mistakes to Avoid

Not having a credit in Literature-in-English — this trips up a lot of Law applicants every year.
Assuming Mathematics is compulsory for Law — it usually is not, though some schools still want a credit pass.
Underestimating how high Law cutoffs are compared to most other courses.

Admission Competitiveness & Score Analysis

Admission competition for Islamic Law (Sharia) varies across institution tiers:

Competitive Tier (250+)

Strong standing for federal first-generation institutions (UNILAG, UI, OAU, UNN, ABU).

Balanced Tier (200–249)

Competitive for state universities and federal technological institutions with solid Post-UTME.

Accessible Tier (160–199)

Strong options among private universities and state institutions in home catchment zones.

Universities Offering Islamic Law (Sharia)

Session: 2026/2027

Obafemi Awolowo University

Osun State · OAU

239

Cut-off Benchmark

University of Ilorin

Kwara State · UNILORIN

236

Cut-off Benchmark

Evaluate Prospects by UTME Score

See whether your target JAMB score is competitive for Islamic Law (Sharia):

Can I study Islamic Law (Sharia) with 180?Can I study Islamic Law (Sharia) with 200?Can I study Islamic Law (Sharia) with 220?

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Source & Data TraceabilityJAMB IBASS Syllabus 2026/2027

Subject requirements and O'Level regulations are extracted directly from the official JAMB Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS). Always cross-check faculty waivers on the official university portal.