What is the JAMB subject combination for Social Studies Education?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Social Studies Education are English Language plus English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Government.

What O'Level subjects are required for Social Studies Education?

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

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Social Studies Education

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

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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 Social Studies Education

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Social Studies Education 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 Social Studies Education

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Imo State University

Imo State · IMSU

154

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University Oye-Ekiti

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