History/Geography — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Social Sciences Offered at 4 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English Use of EnglishHistoryGeographyany other subject

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

4 Institutions offering History/Geography

BO Bogoro College Of Education Bogoro College of Education Private EM Emamor College Of Education Abua College of Education Private FE Federal College of Education Katsina College of Education Federal KA Kano State College Of Education And Preliminary Studies Kano College of Education State

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Is Use of English compulsory for History/Geography?

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

Can I study History/Geography through Direct Entry?

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

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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