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Wrong subject combinations lead to automatic disqualification on JAMB CAPS. Master the verified 4 UTME papers and 5 compulsory O'Level credits required for all major degree programs.
English Language is compulsory for all candidates regardless of course. You must select exactly 3 other approved subjects matching your intended faculty in the JAMB IBASS syllabus.
English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Minimum credit at max 1 or 2 sittings).
Note: Some universities (e.g., UI, UNILAG, UNIBEN) strictly enforce a single-sitting requirement.
English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology in WAEC/NECO/NABTEB.
Note: Mathematics and English are mandatory. High UTME competition.
English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
Note: A few institutions accept Mathematics in place of Physics.
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (or Biology/Economics in select state universities)
English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other Science subject.
Note: Mathematics and Physics are non-negotiable across all 140+ universities.
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Technical Drawing.
Note: COREN accredited faculties mandate credit in Physics and Chemistry.
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any of Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Economics, or Fine Arts
English, Mathematics, Physics, and 2 other relevant subjects.
Note: Technical Drawing provides an advantage in departmental screening points.
English Language, Literature in English, and any two of Government, History, CRS/IRS, Economics
English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects.
Note: Literature in English is strictly compulsory for Common Law.
English Language, Arabic or Islamic Studies (IRS), and two Arts/Social Science subjects
English, Mathematics, Islamic Studies, and two other relevant credits.
Note: Available at ABU, UNILORIN, BUK, and state universities in northern jurisdictions.
English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any of Commerce, Financial Accounting, Government
English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Financial Accounting, and one other subject.
Note: Credit pass in Mathematics and Economics is mandatory across all accredited business schools.
English Language, Literature in English, Government, and any other Arts/Social Science subject
English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English, and two Arts/Social Science credits.
Note: Some universities accept CRS/IRS or Economics as the 4th UTME paper.
English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any other Social Science/Commercial subject
English, Mathematics, Economics, and two other relevant credits.
Note: Mathematics is compulsory both in UTME and O'Level.
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