Social Studies/Arabic — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Arts & Humanities Offered at 22 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English Arabicany two (2) of GeographyHistoryGovernmentEconomics

To study Social Studies/Arabic in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Arabic and any two (2) of Geography, History/ Government and Economics.. 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, Arabic and two (2) of Economics, Government, Geography and Social studies.

22 Institutions offering Social Studies/Arabic

AD Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Ijanikin College of Education State AH Ahlus-Suffah College Of Education Kaduna College of Education Private AL Al-Ummah College Of Education Iwo College of Education Private AM Ameenudeen College Of Education Kano College of Education Private AT Atiku Abubakar College Of Legal And Islamuic Studies Nguru College of Education State BI Biga College Of Education Arkilla College of Education Private CO College Of Education Billiri College of Education State CO College Of Education Dutsen-Tanshi College of Education Private CO College of Education Lanlate College of Education State FE Federal College of Education (Tech) Bichi College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Okene College of Education Federal HA Hamzainab College Of Education Osogbo College of Education Private JI Jibwis College Of Education Gumau College of Education Private JI Jibwis College of Education Potiskum College of Education Private JI Jibwis College of Education Zuru College of Education Private KA Kazaure College of Education Kazaure College of Education Private MO Mohammed Goni College Of Legal And Islamic Studies Maiduguri College of Education State NA Nana Aishat Memorial College Of Education College of Education Private OM Omaga Ejigbo College of Education Dekina College of Education Private SH Shehu Shagari College Of Education Sokoto College of Education State SU Sunnah College Of Education Bauchi College of Education Private UM Umar Suleiman College Of Education Gashua College of Education State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Social Studies/Arabic in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Arabic and any two (2) of Geography, History/ Government and Economics..

Is Use of English compulsory for Social Studies/Arabic?

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

Can I study Social Studies/Arabic through Direct Entry?

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

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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