English/Igbo — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

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JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English IgboLiterature in Englishany Arts subject

To study English/Igbo in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Igbo, Literature in English, and any Arts subject.. 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, Literature in English, Igbo Language and any other Arts subject.

30 Institutions offering English/Igbo

AB Abia State College Of Education (Technical) College of Education State AD Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Ijanikin College of Education State AF African Thinkers Community Of Inquiry College Of Education College of Education Private AL Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri College of Education Federal CO College Of Education Agbor College of Education State CO College Of Education Akwanga 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 Oro College of Education State DI Diamond College Of Education Aba College of Education Private EL Elizabeth Memorial College Of Education Odenigbo College of Education Private EN Enugu State College Of Education (Technical) Abakaliki Rd College of Education State FE Federal College of Education Abeokuta College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Eha-amufu 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 Obudu 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 HA Harvard Wilson College Of Education Aba College of Education Private HO Hope And Anchor College Of Education Suleja College of Education Private IN Institute Of Ecumenical Education Thinker Corner College of Education Private NW Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Nsugbe College of Education State ON Onit College of Education Mbaukwu 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 PE Peaceland College Of Education Enugu College of Education Private SA Saadatu Rimi College Of Education Kumbotso College of Education State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for English/Igbo in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Igbo, Literature in English, and any Arts subject..

Is Use of English compulsory for English/Igbo?

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

Can I study English/Igbo through Direct Entry?

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

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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