Mechanical Engineering — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

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JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English MathematicsPhysicsChemistry

To study Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.. 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 to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject.

60 Institutions offering Mechanical Engineering

AB Abia State University University State AB Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University University Federal AH Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria University Federal AI Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna University Federal AK Akwa Ibom State University University State AL Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike University Federal AM Ambrose Alli University University State BA Bayero University, Kano University Federal CH Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University University State DE Delta State University University State DE Delta State University of Science and Technology University State ED Edo University University State EK Ekiti State University University State FE Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta University Federal FE Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun University Federal FE Federal University of Technology, Akure University Federal FE Federal University of Technology, Babura University Federal FE Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi University Federal FE Federal University of Technology, Minna University Federal FE Federal University of Technology, Owerri University Federal FE Federal University, Otuoke University Federal FE Federal University, Oye-Ekiti University Federal FI First Technical University University State IM Imo State University University State JO Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi University Federal KA Kano University Of Science And Technology University State KE Kebbi State University Of Science And Technology University State KW Kwara State University University State LA Ladoke Akintola University of Technology University State LA Lagos State University University State LA Lagos State University Of Science And Technology University State MI Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike University Federal MO Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola University Federal NI Niger Delta University University State NI Niger State University of Education University State NI Nigerian Army University Biu University Federal NI Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna University Federal NI Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko University Federal NN Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka University Federal 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 RI Rivers State University University State ST State University Of Medical And Applied Sciences University State TA Taraba State University University State UN University of Abuja, Gwagwalada University Federal UN University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences University State UN University of Benin University Federal UN University of Cross River State University State UN University of Delta University State UN University of Ibadan University Federal UN University of Ilorin University Federal UN University of Jos University Federal UN University of Lagos University Federal UN University of Maiduguri University Federal UN University of Nigeria, Nsukka University Federal UN University of Uyo University Federal US Usumanu Danfodiyo University University Federal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Mechanical Engineering in JAMB?

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

Is Use of English compulsory for Mechanical Engineering?

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

Can I study Mechanical Engineering through Direct Entry?

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

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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