Common Reasons Why Many Applicants Miss Out on University Admission Each Year

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  Every year, thousands of students apply for university admission with high hopes, but many are left disappointed  not because they’re not qualified, but due to avoidable mistakes. Understanding these common errors can help future applicants make better choices and increase their chances of success. 1. Lack of Proper Guidance and Mentorship Many students go through the admission process without the help of experienced mentors or counselors. This often leads to poor decisions during application and registration. 2. Applying Without Meeting Cutoff Marks Some applicants choose institutions or courses their scores cannot compete for, assuming money or influence can secure them a spot — a risky assumption that often leads to rejection. 3. Late Registration Delaying registration or waiting until deadlines often results in rushed mistakes or missed opportunities due to system errors or network issues. 4. Ignoring Instructions Simple errors, like not following registration or exam in...
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JAMB Subject Combinations for All Courses 2025/2026: Science, Engineering, Arts, and Social Sciences

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Choosing the correct JAMB subject combination is one of the most important steps toward gaining admission into a Nigerian university. Whether you're interested in studying Medicine, Engineering, Social Sciences, or Arts, selecting the right subjects in your UTME is crucial.


Below is a comprehensive list of JAMB subject combinations for all major courses for the 2025/2026 academic session.




Science Courses


Medicine and Surgery: Use of English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry


Nursing: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics


Pharmacy: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics


Biochemistry: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics


Computer Science: Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics, or Geography


Microbiology: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics


Botany: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and one other science subject


Zoology: Use of English, Biology, and any two of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics


Biological Sciences: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics


Chemistry: Use of English, Chemistry, and two of Physics, Biology, or Mathematics


Physics: Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry or Biology


Mathematics: Use of English, Mathematics, and two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology, or Agricultural Science


Statistics: Use of English, Mathematics, and two of Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, or Economics


Geology: Use of English, and any three of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, or Geography


Food Science & Technology: Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, and Agricultural Science


Industrial Chemistry: Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics, and one of Physics, Biology, or Agricultural Science


Fisheries: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and one other science subject


Pure & Applied Mathematics: Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and one of Biology, Agricultural Science, Chemistry, or Geography

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Agricultural Courses


Agriculture: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and one of Physics or Mathematics


Agricultural Economics: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and Mathematics


Agricultural Extension: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and either Mathematics or Physics


Agronomy: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and Physics or Mathematics


Animal Production & Science: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and Physics or Mathematics


Crop Production & Science: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and Mathematics or Physics


Soil Science: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and Mathematics or Physics


Forestry: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and Mathematics or Physics


Veterinary Medicine/Science: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics




Engineering Courses


(All require the same subject combination unless otherwise stated)


Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Marine, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Petroleum & Gas, Systems, Structural, and Production & Industrial Engineering:


Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry



Surveying & Geoinformatics: Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, or Economics


Building: Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, or Economics


Architecture: Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, or Economics


Quantity Surveying: Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, or Economics


Urban & Regional Planning: Use of English, Mathematics, Geography, and one of Economics, Physics, or Chemistry


Estate Management: Use of English, Mathematics, Economics, and one other subject





Medical Courses


Anatomy: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics


Dentistry: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and one science subject


Medical Laboratory Science: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics


Medical Rehabilitation: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics


Physiology: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics


Physiotherapy: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics


Radiography: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics





Social Science Courses


Accountancy, Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Business Management, Marketing, Insurance, Cooperative & Rural Development:


Use of English, Mathematics, Economics, and one other relevant subject



Public Administration: Use of English, Government, Economics, and one other subject


Economics: Use of English, Mathematics, Economics, and one of Government, History, Geography, Literature, French, or CRK/IRK


Political Science: Use of English, Government or History, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects


International Relations: Use of English, Economics, Literature-in-English, and one of Geography, Government, or History


Sociology, Social Work, Sociology & Anthropology: Use of English, and any three Arts or Social Science subjects


Psychology: Use of English, and any three Arts or Social Science subjects


Demography & Social Statistics: Use of English, Mathematics, Geography or Economics, and one other subject


Geography: Use of English, Geography, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects


Library & Information Science: Use of English, and any three Arts or Social Science subjects


Mass Communication: Use of English, and any three Arts or Social Science subjects


Tourism: Use of English, Mathematics, Economics, and one other subject




Art Courses


Law: Use of English, Literature-in-English, CRK/IRS, and Government


Philosophy: Use of English, and any three subjects


Religious Studies (CRK/IRS): Use of English, CRK/IRS, and two other subjects


English & International Studies: Use of English, Literature-in-English, Government or History, and one other Arts subject


History & International Studies: Use of English, History or Government, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects


Linguistics: Use of English, two relevant Arts subjects, and one other subject


Theatre Arts: Use of English, Literature-in-English, and two other relevant subjects


Fine & Applied Arts: Use of English, Fine Art, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects


Languages (French, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Arabic):


Use of English, the language of study, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects



Islamic/Sharia Law: Use of English, and any three Arts or Social Science subjects (including Islamic Studies or Arabic)


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