Public Administration — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

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JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English GovernmentHistory plus two (2) other Social ScienceArts subjects

To study Public Administration in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Government or History plus two (2) other Social Science/Arts subjects.. 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 Government or History, English Language and three (3) other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is required.

41 Institutions offering Public Administration

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 AM Ambrose Alli University University State BA Bauchi State University University State BA Bayero University, Kano University Federal BE Benue State University University State BO Borno State University University State CH Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University University State 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 ED Edo University University State EN Enugu State University of Science and Technology University State FE Federal University Gashua University Federal FE Federal University, Gusau Zamfara University Federal FE Federal University, Kashere University Federal FE Federal University, Oye-Ekiti University Federal FE Federal University, Wukari University Federal GO Gombe State University University State IB Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University University State LA Lagos State University University State NA Nasarawa State University University State NA National Open University of Nigeria University Federal NN Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka University Federal OB Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife University Federal OL Olabisi Onabanjo University University State OS Osun State University University State PR Prince Abubakar Audu University University State TA Taraba State University University State UM Umaru Musa Yaradua University University State UN University of Abuja, Gwagwalada University Federal UN University Of Africa University State UN University of Calabar University Federal UN University of Delta University State UN University of Ilorin University Federal UN University of Maiduguri University Federal US Usumanu Danfodiyo University University Federal YO Yobe State University University State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Public Administration in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Government or History plus two (2) other Social Science/Arts subjects..

Is Use of English compulsory for Public Administration?

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

Can I study Public Administration through Direct Entry?

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

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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