Geology — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

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JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English English Languageany three (3) of BiologyChemistryPhysicsMathematicsGeography

To study Geology in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, English Language and any three (3) of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Geography.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

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O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language and Mathematics and any other three (3) subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geography.

44 Institutions offering Geology

AD Adamawa State University University State AD Adekunle Ajasin University University State AH Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria University Federal AK Akwa Ibom State University University State AL Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike University Federal BA Bayero University, Kano University Federal DE Delta State University University State DE Delta State University of Science and Technology University State DE Dennis Osadebay University University State EB Ebonyi State University University State EK Ekiti State University University State FE Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun University Federal FE Federal University of Technology, Minna University Federal FE Federal University of Technology, Owerri University Federal FE Federal University, Birnin Kebbi University Federal FE Federal University, Gusau Zamfara University Federal FE Federal University, Lafia University Federal FE Federal University, Lokoja University Federal FE Federal University, Oye-Ekiti University Federal GO Gombe State University University State IB Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University University State KA Kaduna State University University State KA Kano University Of Science And Technology University State MO Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola University Federal NI Niger Delta University University State OB Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife University Federal OL Olabisi Onabanjo University University State OL Olusegun Agagu University Of Science And Technology University State OL Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (Formerly Ondo State University Of Science And Technology) University State OS Osun State University University State PR Prince Abubakar Audu University University State RI Rivers State University University State UN University of Benin University Federal UN University of Delta University State UN University of Ibadan University Federal 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 Port-Harcourt University Federal UN University of Uyo University Federal US Usumanu Danfodiyo University University Federal YO Yobe State University University State ZA Zamfara State University University State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Geology in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus English Language and any three (3) of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Geography..

Is Use of English compulsory for Geology?

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

Can I study Geology through Direct Entry?

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

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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