Social Studies/Geography — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Social Sciences Offered at 24 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English Geographytwo (2) of EconomicsGovernmentHistoryChristian Religious StudiesIslamic Studies

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

24 Institutions offering Social Studies/Geography

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 BI Bilyaminu Othman College Of Education Dass College of Education State BO Bogoro College Of Education Bogoro College of Education Private CO College Of Education Akwanga College of Education State CO College Of Education Billiri College of Education State CO College of Education Maru College of Education State DI Diamond College Of Education Aba College of Education Private 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) Umunze 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 GO Good Shepherd College Of Education Dalemo Alakuko College of Education Private IS Isa Kaita College Of Education Dutsinma College of Education State KA Kaduna State College Of Education Gidan-Waya Kafanchan College of Education State KA Kano State College Of Education And Preliminary Studies Kano College of Education State 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 SA Saadatu Rimi College Of Education Kumbotso College of Education State

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Geography and two (2) of Economics, Government/History, Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Studies..

Is Use of English compulsory for Social Studies/Geography?

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

Can I study Social Studies/Geography through Direct Entry?

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

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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