Education & Economics — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Social Sciences Offered at 47 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English EconomicsMathematicsone (1) other subject from GeographyPhysicsHistoryGovernmentLiterature in English

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

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O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5) 'O' Level credit passes to include English Language, Economics, and Mathematics.

47 Institutions offering Education & Economics

AB Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University University Federal AD Adamawa State University University State AD Adekunle Ajasin University University State AM Ambrose Alli University University State BA Bamidele Olumilua University Of Edu. Science And Tech. Ikere-ekiti University State BA Bayero University, Kano University Federal BO Borno State University University State CH Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University University State DE Delta State University University State EB Ebonyi State University University State ED Edo University University State EK Ekiti State University University State FE Federal University, Gusau Zamfara University Federal FE Federal University, Kashere University Federal FE Federal University, Oye-Ekiti University Federal FE Federal University, Wukari University Federal GO Gombe State University University State IG Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education University State IM Imo State University University State KA Kaduna State University University State LA Lagos State University University State MO Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola University Federal NA Nasarawa State University University State NI Niger Delta University University State OB Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife University Federal OL Olabisi Onabanjo University University State OS Osun State University University State PR Prince Abubakar Audu University University State TA Tai Solarin University Of Education University State TA Taraba State University University State UM Umaru Musa Yaradua University University State UN University of Abuja, Gwagwalada University Federal UN University of Benin University Federal UN University of Calabar University Federal UN University of Delta University State UN University of Ibadan University Federal UN University of Ilorin University Federal UN University of Jos University Federal UN University of Lagos University Federal UN University of Maiduguri University Federal UN University of Nigeria, Nsukka University Federal UN University of Port-Harcourt University Federal UN University of Uyo University Federal US Usumanu Danfodiyo University University Federal YO Yobe State University University State YU Yusuf Maitama Sule University University State ZA Zamfara State University University State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Education & Economics in JAMB?

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

Is Use of English compulsory for Education & Economics?

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

Can I study Education & Economics through Direct Entry?

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

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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