Arabic Medium — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Arts & Humanities Offered at 27 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English Arabictwo (2) subjects from ArtsSocial Science

To study Arabic Medium in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Arabic and two (2) subjects from Arts/Social Science.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

Verified against the JAMB brochure

O’Level & JAMB Requirements

SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Arabic, Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Studies and any other subjects.

27 Institutions offering Arabic Medium

AD Adamu Augie College of Education Argungu College of Education State AL Al-Ibadan College Of Education Ibadan College of Education Private AM Aminu Kano College Of Islamic And Legal Studies Kano College of Education State AN Annur Institute For Islamic Education Kwajalawa College of Education Private AS Assanusiyah College Of Education Ipetumodu College of Education Private BA Bauchi Institute For Arabic And Islamic Studies College of Education State BA Bayo Tijani College Of Education Egan-Igando College of Education Private BI Bilyaminu Othman College Of Education Dass College of Education State BO Bogoro College Of Education Bogoro College of Education Private CO College Of Education Akwanga College of Education State CO College of Education Ilesha College of Education State CO College of Education Kura College of Education State CO College of Education Maru College of Education State FE Federal College of Education (Tech) (Female Only) Gusau College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Yola College of Education Federal IN Innovative College Of Education Karu College of Education Private JI Jibwis College Of Education Gombe 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 KW Kwara State College Of Education Ilorin College of Education State MU Muftau’ Lanihun College of Education College of Education Private MU Muhyideen College of Education Ilorin College of Education Private MU Muritadha College of Education Olodo College of Education Private NA Nana Aishat Memorial College Of Education College of Education Private OL Olekamba College of Education Afin-Akure College of Education Private SH Shehu Shagari College Of Education Sokoto College of Education State UM Umar Suleiman College Of Education Gashua College of Education State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Arabic Medium in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Arabic and two (2) subjects from Arts/Social Science..

Is Use of English compulsory for Arabic Medium?

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

Can I study Arabic Medium through Direct Entry?

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

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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