What are the JAMB subjects needed for English Language in NOUN?

The compulsory UTME subject combination for English Language is English Language plus English Language, Literature-in-English, Government, CRS/IRS.

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English Language at National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Q: What is the cut-off mark for English Language at National Open University of Nigeria?

The departmental cut-off mark for English Language at National Open University of Nigeria for the 2026 academic session is 156.

Complete admission requirements, departmental cut-off mark, UTME subject combination, and Post-UTME screening guidance.

156

Departmental Cut-Off (2026)

166

JAMB Min. Cut-Off

Required

Post-UTME Exam

Required UTME Subjects

You must sit for these 4 subjects in your JAMB UTME exam:

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

* Select these exact subjects during JAMB registration for NOUN.

O'Level Requirements

Aggregate Score Calculation & Admission Strategy

Securing admission for English Language at National Open University of Nigeria depends on your final composite aggregate score. The standard scoring formula used by most Nigerian universities is weighted as follows:

50% UTME Weight

Your total JAMB score divided by 8 (e.g. 240 / 8 = 30 points out of 50).

30% Post-UTME Weight

Your Post-UTME screening exam score scaled to 30 points (or online screening grade).

20% O'Level Weight

Graded based on A1–C6 credit passes in 5 relevant core subjects (e.g. A1=4, B2=3.6, B3=3.2).

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Required 5 Credit passes in SSCE / WAEC / NECO:

English Language
Literature-in-English
Government
History

Two Sittings Allowed:Yes