Mathematics/Chemistry — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

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JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English MathematicsChemistryBiologyPhysics

To study Mathematics/Chemistry in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology/Physics.. 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, Chemistry and any other two (2) Science subjects.

26 Institutions offering Mathematics/Chemistry

AB Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (Nce) Bauchi College of Education State AH Ahlus-Suffah College Of Education Kaduna College of Education Private AL Al-Madinah College Of Education Osogbo College of Education Private AM Aminu Kano College of Education Kano College of Education State BO Bogoro College Of Education Bogoro College of Education Private CH Christian Chukwuma Onoh College Of Education Enugu College of Education Private CO College Of Education Billiri College of Education State CO College of Education Lanlate College of Education State CO College of Education Maru College of Education State CR Crestfield College Of Education Erin Osun College of Education Private DO Doviana College Of Education Gboko College of Education Private ED Edo State College Of Education Edo State College of Education State FE Federal College of Education (Tech) Omoku College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education (Tech) Umunze College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education (Technical) Ekiadolor College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Pankshin College of Education Federal HA Hamzainab College Of Education Osogbo College of Education Private HA Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic (NCE) Katsina College of Education State IM Imo State College Of Education Ihitte/Uboma College of Education State JI Jibwis College of Education Zuru College of Education Private KA Kaduna State College Of Education Gidan-Waya Kafanchan College of Education State KI Kinsey College of Education Ilorin College of Education Private MI Michael and Cecilia Foundation College of Educ. Agbara-Otor, Ughelli College of Education Private OS Oswald Waller College of Education Shendam College of Education Private ST St. Augustine College Of Education (PROJECT T.I.M.E) Yaba College of Education Private WA Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic (Nce) Birnin Kebbi College of Education Federal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Mathematics/Chemistry in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology/Physics..

Is Use of English compulsory for Mathematics/Chemistry?

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

Can I study Mathematics/Chemistry through Direct Entry?

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

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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