Geography/History — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Social Sciences Offered at 32 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English GeographyHistoryGovernmentany other ArtsSocial Science subject

To study Geography/History in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Geography, History/Government, and any other Arts/Social Science 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, Geography, History/Government, and any other Arts/Social Science subject.

32 Institutions offering Geography/History

AD Adamu Augie College of Education Argungu College of Education State AD Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Ijanikin College of Education State AD Adeyemi College of Education Ondo College of Education Federal AL Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri College of Education Federal AM Aminu Kano College Of Islamic And Legal Studies Kano College of Education State CO College Of Education Agbor College of Education State CO College Of Education Akwanga College of Education State CO College Of Education Ankpa College of Education State CO College Of Education Gindiri College of Education State CO College of Education Hong College of Education State CO College of Education Ikere College of Education State CO College of Education Katsina-Ala College of Education State CO College of Education Lanlate College of Education State CO College of Education Oju College of Education State CO College of Education Oro College of Education State CO College Of Education Zing College of Education State CO Cornerstone College Of Education Lagos College of Education Private FC FCT College Of Education Zuba Abuja FCT College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Abeokuta College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Kano College of Education Federal IN Innovative College Of Education Karu College of Education Private IS Isa Kaita College Of Education Dutsinma College of Education State KA Kaduna State College Of Education Gidan-Waya Kafanchan College of Education State KA Kashim-Ibrahim College Of Education Maiduguri College of Education State NW Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Nsugbe College of Education State OL Olekamba College of Education Afin-Akure College of Education Private OS Osun State College Of Education Ila-Orangun College of Education State PE Peaceland College Of Education Enugu College of Education Private SA Saadatu Rimi College Of Education Kumbotso College of Education State SH Shehu Shagari College Of Education Sokoto College of Education State ST St. Augustine College Of Education (PROJECT T.I.M.E) Yaba College of Education Private TA Tai Solarin College Of Education Ijebu-Ode College of Education State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Geography/History in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Geography, History/Government, and any other Arts/Social Science subject..

Is Use of English compulsory for Geography/History?

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

Can I study Geography/History through Direct Entry?

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

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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