Islamic Studies/Yoruba — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Arts & Humanities Offered at 24 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English YorubaIslamic Studiesone (1) Arts subject

To study Islamic Studies/Yoruba in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Yoruba, Islamic Studies and one (1) Arts subject.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

Verified against the JAMB brochure

O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Islamic Studies, Yoruba and one (1) Arts subject.

24 Institutions offering Islamic Studies/Yoruba

AD Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Ijanikin College of Education State AD Adeyemi College of Education Ondo College of Education Federal AL Al-Madinah College Of Education Osogbo College of Education Private AL Al-Ummah College Of Education Iwo College of Education Private AS Assanusiyah College Of Education Ipetumodu College of Education Private CO College Of Education Ankpa 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 Irra College of Education State CO College of Education Lanlate College of Education State CO College of Education Oro College of Education State DO Doviana College Of Education Gboko College of Education Private FE Federal College of Education Abeokuta College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Kontagora 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 Zaria College of Education Federal KI Kinsey College of Education Ilorin College of Education Private KW Kwara State College Of Education Ilorin College of Education State MU Muftau’ Lanihun College of Education College of Education Private MU Muhyideen College of Education Ilorin College of Education Private NA Nana Aishat Memorial College Of Education College of Education Private 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 Islamic Studies/Yoruba in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Yoruba, Islamic Studies and one (1) Arts subject..

Is Use of English compulsory for Islamic Studies/Yoruba?

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

Can I study Islamic Studies/Yoruba through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for Islamic Studies/Yoruba 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 Islamic Studies/Yoruba?

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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