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JAMB Subject Combination for All Courses 2026 (Full Guide)

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JAMB subject combination for all courses 2026 Nigeria


 Choosing the correct JAMB subject combination is one of the most important steps for gaining admission in Nigeria.

If you select the wrong subjects, your admission can be denied even if your score is high.

This guide shows the correct subject combinations for major courses in 2026.

What is JAMB subject combination?

In JAMB, you are required to choose four subjects:

  • Use of English (compulsory)
  • Three other subjects related to your course

Each course has its own approved subject combination, and it must be followed strictly.

Science and medical courses

Medicine and Surgery

  • English
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Nursing

  • English
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry

Pharmacy

  • English
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Medical Laboratory Science

  • English
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics 

Engineering courses

All Engineering courses

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

Computer Engineering

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

Science courses

Computer Science

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • One of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, or Geography

Microbiology

  • English
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics or Mathematics

Biochemistry

  • English
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics or Mathematics

Social science and commercial courses

Accounting

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • One other Social Science subject

Business Administration

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • One other subject

Economics

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • One of Government, Geography, or Literature

Arts courses

Law

  • English
  • Literature in English
  • Government
  • One other Art or Social Science subject

Mass Communication

  • English
  • Literature in English
  • Government
  • Economics

English Language

  • English
  • Literature in English
  • One other Art subject
  • Any other subject

Education courses

Most education courses follow this pattern:

  • English
  • Subject related to course
  • Two other relevant subjects

For example:

Education and Biology

  • English
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics or Mathematics

Important things to know

  • English is compulsory for all courses
  • You must choose subjects related to your course
  • Wrong combination can cancel your admission
  • Always confirm with the JAMB brochure before applying

Smart advice before choosing your subjects

  • Decide your course first
  • Check the correct subject combination
  • Avoid guessing or following friends
  • Confirm from official sources

Final thought

Your JAMB subject combination is just as important as your score.

Many students lose admission every year because they chose the wrong subjects.

Take your time, choose correctly, and increase your chances of getting admitted.




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