JAMB Subject Combination for All Courses 2026/2027 UTME Guide

JAMB Subject Combination for All Courses 2026/2027 UTME Guide

The JAMB subject combination for 2026/2027 is one of the most important things to confirm before registering for the UTME. Your four UTME subjects must match the requirements for the course and institution you intend to apply to.

Choosing the wrong subjects can affect your eligibility even if you eventually achieve a high JAMB score. JAMB’s official IBASS Eligibility Checker allows candidates to select their institution, programme and UTME subjects to confirm eligibility before registration.

This guide brings together the major JAMB subject combinations for Science, Engineering, Health, Arts, Social Science, Commercial, Education and related courses for the 2026/2027 admission session, while removing outdated information from older lists. The combinations below should still be checked against your chosen institution through IBASS before finalising registration.

How JAMB Subject Combination Works

For UTME, candidates select four subjects, with Use of English/English Language selected as a required subject for programmes. JAMB's IBASS system is designed to identify the required and alternative subjects for each programme.

The other subjects depend on your intended course.

For example:

The important point is that you should not choose subjects simply because they are your favourite subjects. Your combination must correspond with the programme and institution you are applying to.

JAMB Subject Combination for Science Courses

Medicine and Surgery

Dentistry

Veterinary Medicine

Nursing Science

Physiotherapy

Medical Laboratory Science

Radiography

Pharmacy

Human Anatomy

Human Physiology

The supplied 2026/2027 course lists consistently place Biology, Chemistry and Physics alongside English for the major medical and health programmes listed above.

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Botany

Zoology

Chemistry

Physics

Mathematics

Statistics

Geology

Geography

JAMB Subject Combination for Engineering Courses

For many core engineering programmes, the combination follows the same pattern: English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Computer Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Marine Engineering

Systems Engineering

Structural Engineering

Production and Industrial Engineering

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Agricultural Engineering

The supplied sources list:

The 2026 list also includes Biomedical, Aerospace, Mining and other engineering programmes, but candidates should confirm the exact alternative subject allowed by their institution before registration.

JAMB Subject Combination for Computer and Technology Courses

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Information Technology

Cyber Security

Data Science

Because requirements can differ between institutions, candidates should verify the specific programme and school through the JAMB eligibility system rather than relying solely on a general internet list.

JAMB Subject Combination for Agriculture Courses

Agriculture

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Extension

Agronomy

Animal Science

Crop Science

Soil Science

Fisheries

Forestry

These agriculture-related combinations are reflected across the supplied 2026/2027 lists.

JAMB Subject Combination for Architecture and Environmental Courses

Architecture

Quantity Surveying

Building Technology

Surveying and Geoinformatics

Urban and Regional Planning

Estate Management

JAMB Subject Combination for Arts Courses

Law

Older lists often give different combinations for Law, but Literature in English is particularly important for many institutions. Candidates should therefore confirm the exact requirement for their preferred university through IBASS before registration. The supplied sources also identify Literature in English as a key Law subject.

English and Literary Studies

Linguistics

Theatre Arts

Music

Fine and Applied Arts

Philosophy

History and International Studies

International Relations

Christian Religious Studies

Islamic Studies

Arabic Studies

JAMB Subject Combination for Social Science and Commercial Courses

Accounting

Economics

Business Administration

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Marketing

Public Administration

Political Science

Sociology

Social Work

Criminology and Security Studies

Geography

Library and Information Science

The supplied 2026/2027 material groups Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, International Relations and related programmes under Social Science/Commercial combinations.

JAMB Subject Combination for Education Courses

Education programmes generally combine the subjects connected to the candidate's area of specialisation.

Examples include:

Education and Biology

Education and Chemistry

Education and Physics

Education and Mathematics

Education and Economics

Education and English

Education and Political Science

Education and History

The exact combination can depend on the institution and the teaching subject attached to the education programme.

JAMB Subject Combination for Health Science Courses

Some additional health-related programmes include:

Public Health

Nutrition and Dietetics

Community Health

Environmental Health

Occupational Therapy

Speech and Language Therapy

JAMB Subject Combination for Polytechnic Courses

Candidates applying for ND programmes should also check the requirements attached to their specific polytechnic and programme.

Common examples include:

ND Accountancy

ND Business Administration

ND Computer Science

ND Electrical Engineering Technology

ND Mechanical Engineering Technology

ND Civil Engineering Technology

ND Mass Communication

ND Banking and Finance

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing JAMB Subjects

1. Choosing subjects based on what you like

Your preferred subjects must first satisfy the requirements of your course. Do not select a combination simply because you are more comfortable with those subjects.

2. Assuming every university uses exactly the same combination

This is one of the biggest mistakes candidates make. JAMB provides programme requirements, but candidates should also check the specific institution's requirements before completing registration.

3. Using an outdated subject combination

Older articles can contain requirements from previous admission sessions. Some of the supplied materials, for example, contain references to 2022/2023 and 2024/2025, so those outdated sections should not be treated as current 2026/2027 guidance.

4. Ignoring O'Level requirements

Your UTME combination is only one part of admission eligibility. JAMB's 2026 admission materials also specify O'Level requirements, while Direct Entry candidates have additional qualification requirements.

5. Relying on friends or registration agents

Do not allow another person to randomly choose your UTME subjects for you. Know your intended course and verify its requirements before registration.

How to Confirm Your Exact JAMB Subject Combination

Because subject requirements can vary by course and institution, the safest method is to check the official JAMB IBASS Eligibility Checker before registering.

JAMB IBASS Eligibility Checker

The checker allows you to select your entry mode, institution type, institution, programme and O'Level subjects, then review the applicable UTME subject combination.

JAMB itself advises candidates to use IBASS to determine the correct combination for their chosen programme.

Quick JAMB Subject Combination Guide

Course

Main Subjects

Medicine

English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Nursing

English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Pharmacy

English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Engineering

English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

Computer Science

English, Mathematics, Physics + approved subject

Accounting

English, Mathematics, Economics + relevant subject

Economics

English, Mathematics, Economics + relevant subject

Business Administration

English, Mathematics, Economics + relevant subject

Law

English, Literature + approved Arts/Social Science subjects

Political Science

English, Government/History + relevant subjects

Sociology

English + relevant Social Science/Arts subjects

Agriculture

English + Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science + Physics/Mathematics

Architecture

English, Mathematics, Physics + approved fourth subject

Education

English + subjects related to area of specialisation

Do not register your UTME subjects based on an old article, social media post or what another candidate is writing.

The materials reviewed for this guide contain lists from different admission years, including older 2022/2023 and 2024/2025 information, alongside 2026/2027 lists. For that reason, outdated registration dates and old requirements have been removed rather than carried into this updated guide.

Before submitting your JAMB registration, confirm your course, institution, O'Level subjects and UTME combination through the official IBASS system. JAMB maintains IBASS specifically for programme eligibility and subject-combination checks. One wrong subject can create an avoidable admission problem, so verify first and register correctly.