Here is a mistake we see every single year. A candidate scores 290 in UTME, feels proud, and then discovers the four subjects they wrote do not match the course they wanted. No amount of score fixes that. The JAMB subject combination 2027 you choose decides which courses you are even allowed to apply for, so it is the first decision to get right, before the e-PIN, before the CBT centre, before anything else.
This guide lists the commonly required subject combinations for almost every popular course in Nigerian universities, grouped by faculty so you can find yours in seconds.
The Quick Answer
- Every candidate writes four subjects: Use of English (compulsory) plus three others.
- Those three must be relevant to your course. Medicine and Engineering want sciences, Law wants Literature and Government, Accounting wants Mathematics and Economics.
- A slash (for example Government/Commerce) means either one is acceptable.
- Your O’Level results must also support the course, so do not look only at the UTME side.
Jump to your faculty: Health Sciences | Engineering | Computing | Pure Sciences | Management and Social Sciences | Law | Arts and Media | Environmental | Agriculture | Education | Other Courses
Where JAMB 2027 Stands Right Now
As of late October 2026, we could not find an official JAMB announcement of the 2027 UTME registration dates. In recent years, the e-PIN sales and registration window has opened around January and February, with the exam following in April. That is a pattern, not a promise. Watch the official JAMB channels, and use the time now to settle your subjects. The brochure for the current cycle is available through the JAMB IBASS portal, and course requirements rarely change dramatically from one cycle to the next.
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JAMB Subject Combination for Medical and Health Sciences
| Course | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography/Radiation Science, Optometry, Anatomy, Physiology, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Dental Technology, Dental Therapy | English + Biology + Chemistry + Physics |
| Veterinary Medicine | English + Biology + Chemistry + Physics |
JAMB Subject Combination for Engineering and Technology
| Course | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
| Civil, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Chemical, Petroleum, Production, Agricultural, Biomedical, Mechatronics, Metallurgical and Materials, Water Resources and Environmental, and Structural Engineering | English + Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry |
JAMB Subject Combination for Computer Science and IT Courses
| Course | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
| Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Information Systems | English + Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry (some universities accept Biology, Economics or Geography as the fourth subject, so confirm in the brochure) |
JAMB Subject Combination for Pure and Applied Sciences
| Course | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science | English + Biology + Chemistry + Physics |
| Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Geophysics | English + Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry |
| Statistics | English + Mathematics + Physics + Economics |
JAMB Subject Combination for Management and Social Sciences
| Course | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
| Accounting | English + Mathematics + Economics + Government/Commerce/Accounting |
| Banking and Finance, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, Insurance, Industrial Relations and Personnel Management | English + Mathematics + Economics + Government/Commerce |
| Economics | English + Mathematics + Economics + Government/Geography |
| Actuarial Science | English + Mathematics + Economics + Physics |
| Political Science | English + Government + Economics + one of History/Geography/Literature |
| International Relations | English + Government + Economics + History/Geography |
| Public Administration, Sociology, Criminology and Security Studies | English + Government + Economics + one of History/Geography |
| Development Studies | English + Government + Economics + Geography/History |
| Psychology | English + Biology + Government + Economics |
JAMB Subject Combination for Law
| Course | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
| Law | English + Literature in English + Government + CRS/IRS |
Some institutions accept another relevant Arts or Social Science subject in place of CRS/IRS, so check your target university on IBASS.
JAMB Subject Combination for Arts, Languages and Mass Communication
| Course | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
| Mass Communication, Journalism, Communication Arts | English + Literature in English + Government + Economics |
| Theatre and Film Studies, Performing Arts, English and Literary Studies | English + Literature in English + Government + CRS/IRS |
| History and International Studies | English + History + Government + Literature/Economics |
| History | English + History + Government + Literature |
| Philosophy | English + Government + Literature + CRS/IRS |
| Religious Studies | English + CRS/IRS + Government + Literature/History |
| Linguistics | English + Literature in English + Government + any relevant Arts subject |
| Arabic, French, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa | English + the language itself + Literature + Government/History |
JAMB Subject Combination for Environmental Sciences
| Course | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
| Architecture, Building | English + Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry |
| Quantity Surveying | English + Mathematics + Physics + Economics |
| Estate Management | English + Mathematics + Economics + Physics |
| Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Management | English + Mathematics + Geography + Economics |
| Surveying and Geoinformatics, Land Surveying | English + Mathematics + Physics + Geography |
| Industrial Design | English + Mathematics + Physics + any relevant Science/Art subject
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JAMB Subject Combination for Agriculture and Natural Resources
| Course | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | English + Chemistry + Biology/Agricultural Science + Physics/Mathematics |
| Agricultural Economics | English + Mathematics + Economics + Biology/Agricultural Science |
| Animal Science, Crop Science | English + Biology/Agricultural Science + Chemistry + Physics/Mathematics |
| Soil Science | English + Chemistry + Biology/Agricultural Science + Physics/Mathematics |
| Fisheries | English + Biology + Chemistry + Physics |
| Forestry and Wildlife | English + Biology/Agricultural Science + Chemistry + Physics |
| Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition | English + Chemistry + Biology + Physics |
JAMB Subject Combination for Education Courses
| Course | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
| Education and Biology | English + Biology + Chemistry + Physics |
| Education and Chemistry | English + Chemistry + Physics + Biology/Mathematics |
| Education and Physics | English + Physics + Mathematics + Chemistry |
| Education and Mathematics | English + Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry |
| Education and Economics | English + Economics + Mathematics + Government/Geography |
| Education and English | English + Literature in English + Government + CRS/IRS |
| Education and Political Science | English + Government + Economics + History/Geography |
| Education and Geography | English + Geography + Government + Economics |
| Education and Religious Studies | English + CRS/IRS + Government + Literature/History |
| Educational Management | English + Economics + Government + Mathematics |
| Guidance and Counselling | English + any three relevant Arts/Social Science subjects |
| Early Childhood Education, Primary Education Studies | English + any three relevant subjects |
| Human Kinetics, Physical and Health Education | English + Biology + any two relevant subjects |
| Sports Science | English + Biology + Physics + Chemistry |
JAMB Subject Combination for Other Popular Courses
| Course | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
| Home Economics | English + Chemistry + Biology/Agricultural Science + Economics |
| Hospitality Management | English + Economics + Government + any relevant subject |
| Tourism and Hospitality Management | English + Economics + Government + Geography |
| Library and Information Science | English + any three relevant Arts/Social Science subjects |
| Social Work | English + Government + Economics + any relevant Arts/Social Science subject |
| Archaeology, Museum Studies | English + History + Government + any relevant Arts subject |
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Five Mistakes That Quietly Ruin Admission Chances
- Copying a friend’s subjects. A combination that works for their course may be wrong for yours.
- Ignoring the university. Two schools can ask for slightly different subjects for the same course. The course alone is not the full story.
- Forgetting O’Level. Your WAEC or NECO results must also meet the course requirement, usually including credit passes in English and Mathematics.
- Trusting a screenshot from a group chat. Lists like this one are a guide, and the official brochure always wins.
- Choosing after paying. Settle your subjects before registration day, not at the CBT centre while the queue grows behind you.
How to Confirm Your Subject Combination Before You Register
Start with the course you want, then the university you want it in. Open the brochure on the IBASS portal and read the entry for that exact course and school. If it matches this page, you are set. If it differs, go with the brochure and tell us, so we can update the list.
Once your subjects are fixed, practice becomes much easier to plan. Our guides on JAMB past questions and answers from 1983 to 2023, Chemistry past questions and Mathematics past questions will take you from there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many subjects do I write in JAMB 2027?
Four: Use of English and three others relevant to your chosen course.
Can I change my subject combination after registration?
Changes after registration are difficult and may not be possible, so get it right before you pay. If you have a problem, contact JAMB through official channels.
Is English compulsory for every course?
Yes. Use of English is compulsory for every UTME candidate.
Can I use this list for Direct Entry?
Direct Entry works differently, with its own requirements based on your A’Level, ND or NCE results. Check the brochure for the entry route you are using.
My course is not on this list. What do I do?
Look it up in the official brochure, or message us on WhatsApp and we will help you find it.
Final Word
Getting your JAMB subject combination 2027 for all courses right takes ten minutes of checking and saves a year of regret. Find your course, confirm it in the brochure, then build your study plan around those four subjects. You have time, so use it wisely.
