What is the JAMB subject combination for Public Administration?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Public Administration are English Language plus English Language, Government, Economics, Literature-in-English.

What O'Level subjects are required for Public Administration?

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

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

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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 Public Administration

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Public Administration 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 Public Administration

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Katsina State University

Katsina State · KSU

141

Cut-off (2026)

Edo State University Uzairue

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