What is the JAMB subject combination for Optometry?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Optometry are English Language plus English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

What O'Level subjects are required for Optometry?

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

Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Assuming Physics doesn't matter because the course sounds purely biological — it's compulsory for JAMB and O'Level.
Forgetting that O'Level Mathematics is required even though it isn't one of your 4 JAMB subjects.
Not checking that all 5 O'Level credits are from a maximum of two sittings if the institution doesn't accept combined sittings.

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Optometry 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.

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