Arabic/Hausa — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

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JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English ArabicHausaany other subject

To study Arabic/Hausa in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Arabic, Hausa and any other subject.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

Verified against the JAMB brochure

O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5)SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Arabic, Hausa and any other subject.

45 Institutions offering Arabic/Hausa

AD A.D. Rufai College Of Edu. For Legal And Islamic Studies Misau College of Education Private AD Adamu Augie College of Education Argungu College of Education State AD Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Ijanikin College of Education State AH Ahlus-Suffah College Of Education Kaduna College of Education Private AM Ameenudeen College Of Education Kano College of Education Private AM Ameer Shehu Idris College Of Education Zaria College of Education Private AM Aminu Kano College Of Islamic And Legal Studies Kano College of Education State AM Aminu Saleh College Of Education Azare College of Education State AN Annur Institute For Islamic Education Kwajalawa College of Education Private AR Arabic And Islamic College Of Education Potiskum College of Education Private AT Atiku Abubakar College Of Legal And Islamuic Studies Nguru College of Education State BO Bogoro College Of Education Bogoro College of Education Private CO College Of Education Dutsen-Tanshi College of Education Private CO College of Education Hong College of Education State CO College of Education Ikere College of Education State CO College of Education Ilesha College of Education State CO College of Education Maru College of Education State CO College of Education Oro College of Education State CO College Of Education Waka-Biu College of Education State FC FCT College Of Education Zuba Abuja FCT College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education (Tech) (Female Only) Gusau College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Abeokuta College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Kano College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Katsina College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Kontagora College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Okene College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Pankshin College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Yola College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Zaria College of Education Federal IN Innovative College Of Education Karu College of Education Private IS Isa Kaita College Of Education Dutsinma College of Education State JI Jibwis College Of Education Gombe College of Education Private JI Jibwis College of Education Zuru College of Education Private JI Jigawa State College Of Education And Legal Studies Ringim College of Education State JI Jigawa State College Of Education Gumel Jigawa State College of Education State KA Kashim-Ibrahim College Of Education Maiduguri College of Education State KA Kazaure College of Education Kazaure College of Education Private MO Mohammed Goni College Of Legal And Islamic Studies Maiduguri College of Education State MU Mus’ab Bn Umair Community College of Education College of Education Private OL Olekamba College of Education Afin-Akure College of Education Private PA Pan African College of Education Offa College of Education Private SA Saadatu Rimi College Of Education Kumbotso College of Education State SH Shehu Shagari College Of Education Sokoto College of Education State UM Umar Suleiman College Of Education Gashua College of Education State YU Yusuf Bala Usman College Of Legal And General Studies College of Education State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Arabic/Hausa in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Arabic, Hausa and any other subject..

Is Use of English compulsory for Arabic/Hausa?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for Arabic/Hausa and for every other course.

Can I study Arabic/Hausa through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for Arabic/Hausa 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 Arabic/Hausa?

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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