Arabic/Social Studies — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

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JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English Arabicany two (2) of GeographyHistoryGovernmentEconomics

To study Arabic/Social Studies in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Arabic and any two (2) of Geography, History/ Government and Economics.. 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 in English Language, Mathematics, Arabic and two (2) of Economics, Government, Geography and Social studies

30 Institutions offering Arabic/Social Studies

AL Al-Ibadan College Of Education Ibadan College of Education Private AL Al-Madinah College Of Education Osogbo College of Education Private AL Al-Ummah College Of Education Iwo College of Education Private AM Ameer Shehu Idris College Of Education Zaria College of Education Private AM Aminu Kano College of Education Kano College of Education State AM Aminu Kano College Of Islamic And Legal Studies Kano College of Education State CO College of Education Ilesha College of Education State CO College of Education Minna 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) Bichi College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Abeokuta 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 IM Imam Saidu College Of Education Funtua College of Education Private IN Innovative College Of Education Karu College of Education Private JI Jibwis College of Education Jos 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 MU Muftau’ Lanihun College of Education College of Education Private MU Muhyideen College of Education Ilorin College of Education Private OL Olekamba College of Education Afin-Akure College of Education Private OS Osun State College Of Education Ila-Orangun College of Education State PA Pan African College of Education Offa College of Education Private TA Tai Solarin College Of Education Ijebu-Ode 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/Social Studies in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Arabic and any two (2) of Geography, History/ Government and Economics..

Is Use of English compulsory for Arabic/Social Studies?

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

Can I study Arabic/Social Studies through Direct Entry?

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

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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