Business Education — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Management & Business Offered at 40 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English MathematicsEconomics plus one (1) of Literature in EnglishHistoryGovernmentGeographyChemistryPhysics

To study Business Education in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one (1) of Literature in English, History, Government, Geography, Chemistry and Physics.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

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O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5) TC II merit, 'O' Level or NTC/NBC credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two (2) other subjects in the Social Sciences or Arts. For NBC, the other subjects could be from any of the following: Commerce, Office Practice, Principles of Accounts, Secretarial Duties, Typewriting and Shorthand.

40 Institutions offering Business Education

AB Abia State University University State AB Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University University Federal AH Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria University Federal AL Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike University Federal AM Ambrose Alli University University State BE Benue State University University State CH Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University University State DE Delta State University University State EB Ebonyi State University University State EK Ekiti State University University State EN Enugu State University of Science and Technology University State FE Federal University, Dutsin-Ma University Federal FE Federal University, Lafia University Federal FE Federal University, Otuoke University Federal FE Federal University, Oye-Ekiti University Federal IG Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education University State KA Kaduna State University University State KW Kwara State University University State LA Lagos State University University State MO Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola University Federal NA National Open University of Nigeria University Federal NI Niger Delta University University State NI Niger State University of Education University State NN Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka University Federal OL Olabisi Onabanjo University University State OS Osun State University University State PR Prince Abubakar Audu University University State RI Rivers State University University State TA Tai Solarin University Of Education University State TA Taraba State University University State UN University of Benin University Federal UN University of Calabar University Federal UN University of Cross River State University State UN University of Delta University State UN University of Ilorin University Federal UN University of Lagos University Federal UN University of Maiduguri University Federal UN University of Nigeria, Nsukka University Federal UN University of Uyo University Federal YO Yobe State University University State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Business Education in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Mathematics, Economics plus one (1) of Literature in English, History, Government, Geography, Chemistry and Physics..

Is Use of English compulsory for Business Education?

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

Can I study Business Education through Direct Entry?

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

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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