Social Studies/Economics — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Social Sciences Offered at 51 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English EconomicsHistoryGovernmentany other Social Science subject

To study Social Studies/Economics in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Economics, History/Government and any other Social Science 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, Economics, Government/History and any other Social Science subject.

51 Institutions offering Social Studies/Economics

AB Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (Nce) Bauchi College of Education State AD Adigrace College Of Education Byepyi College of Education Private AG Agz College Of Education Bajoga College of Education Private AJ Ajetunmobi College Of Education Ira College of Education Private AL Al-Ummah College Of Education Iwo College of Education Private AM Ameer Shehu Idris College Of Education Zaria College of Education Private AM Aminu Kano College Of Islamic And Legal Studies Kano College of Education State AT Atiku Abubakar College Of Legal And Islamuic Studies Nguru College of Education State BI Bilyaminu Othman College Of Education Dass College of Education State CO College Of Education Billiri College of Education State CO College of Education Darazo College of Education State CO College Of Education Dutsen-Tanshi College of Education Private CO College of Education Maru College of Education State CO Corona College Of Education Ilupeju College of Education Private CO Covenant College Of Education Aba College of Education Private CR Crestfield College Of Education Erin Osun College of Education Private DO Doviana College Of Education Gboko College of Education Private EC Ecwa College Of Education Igbaja College of Education Private ED Edo State College Of Education Edo State College of Education State EN Enugu State College Of Education (Technical) Abakaliki Rd College of Education State FE Federal College of Education (Tech) Bichi College of Education Federal 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 Gidan Madi College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Iwo College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Jama’are College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Katsina College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Kontagora College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Odugbo College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Okene College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Yola College of Education Federal GB Gboko College Of Education Gboko College of Education Private GO Gombe State College Of Education And Legal Studies Nafada College of Education State GO Good Shepherd College Of Education Dalemo Alakuko College of Education Private HA Hamzainab College Of Education Osogbo College of Education Private IM Imo State College Of Education Ihitte/Uboma College of Education State IS Isa Kaita College Of Education Dutsinma College of Education State JI Jibwis College Of Education Jama’are College of Education Private JI Jibwis College of Education Potiskum College of Education Private JI Jibwis College of Education Zuru College of Education Private KI Kinsey College of Education Ilorin College of Education Private LI Life Gate College of Education Afon College of Education Private ME Meadow Hall College of Education College of Education Private MI Michael and Cecilia Foundation College of Educ. Agbara-Otor, Ughelli College of Education Private NA Nana Aishat Memorial College Of Education College of Education Private OM Omaga Ejigbo College of Education Dekina College of Education Private OS Oswald Waller College of Education Shendam College of Education Private PA Pan African College of Education Offa College of Education Private RA Raphat College Of Education Obaagun College of Education Private SH Shehu Shagari College Of Education Sokoto College of Education State UL Uli College Of Education Uli College of Education State

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Economics, History/Government and any other Social Science subject..

Is Use of English compulsory for Social Studies/Economics?

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

Can I study Social Studies/Economics through Direct Entry?

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

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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