Accountancy — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Management & Business Offered at 11 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English MathematicsEconomics plus any Social Science subject

To study Accountancy in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus any Social Science subject.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

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O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5) SSC credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two (2) other subjects. For NBC holders, the other two (2) relevant subjects could be from any of Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Office Practice and Secretarial Duties.

11 Institutions offering Accountancy

ED Ed-John Institute of Management and Technology Ikorodu Monotechnic Private FE Federal Cooperative College Oji River Monotechnic Federal IN International Institute Of Tourism And Hospitality Yenagoa Monotechnic Federal JI Jigawa State College Of Remedial And Advanced Studies Babura Monotechnic State LA Lagos Sate Co-Operative College Agege Monotechnic State LA Lapo Institute For Microfinance And Management Studies Monotechnic Private NI Nigerian Navy School of Finance and Logistics College Monotechnic Federal OA Oak Business School Monotechnic Private OY Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology Igboora Monotechnic State PE Pemgo College Of Business And Management Studies Ltd Monotechnic Private TI Timeon Kairos Polytechnic Monotechnic Private

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Accountancy in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Mathematics, Economics plus any Social Science subject..

Is Use of English compulsory for Accountancy?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for Accountancy and for every other course.

Can I study Accountancy through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for Accountancy through JAMB Direct Entry (DE) instead of sitting the UTME, subject to the institution's DE requirements.

What O'Level result do I need for Accountancy?

You need at least five (5) SSCE credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including the subjects listed under JAMB Requirements above.

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