Top JAMB Subject Combinations for Different Courses in 2025

Choosing the right subject combination for the JAMB Exam 2025 is crucial for securing admission into your preferred course. Many candidates make mistakes that cost them their admission, so it’s essential to get it right. This guide provides the correct JAMB subject combinations for 20 major courses in Nigeria.

1. Medicine and Surgery

Use of English
Physics
Chemistry
Biology

2. Law

Use of English
Government
Literature in English
Any other social science subject

3. Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering

Use of English
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry

4. Accounting

Use of English
Mathematics
Economics
Any other social science subject

5. Computer Science

Use of English
Mathematics
Physics
Any other science subject

6. Business Administration

Use of English
Mathematics
Economics
Any other social science subject

7. Economics

Use of English
Mathematics
Economics
Any other social science subject

8. Mass Communication

Use of English
Literature in English
Government
Any other art or social science subject

9. Political Science

Use of English
Government
Economics
Any other social science subject

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10. Pharmacy

Use of English
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

11. Nursing Science

Use of English
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

12. Architecture

Use of English
Mathematics
Physics
Any other science subject

13. Theatre Arts

Use of English
Literature in English
Government
Any other art subject

14. Agricultural Science

Use of English
Chemistry
Biology/Agricultural Science
Any other science subject

15. Psychology

Use of English
Biology
Government
Any other social science subject

16. Microbiology

Use of English
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

17. Biochemistry

Use of English
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

18. Public Administration

Use of English
Government
Economics
Any other social science subject

19 Banking and Finance

Use of English
Mathematics
Economics
Any other social science subject

20 Education (Various Specializations)

Use of English
Depends on the subject of specialization (e.g., Biology for Education Biology, Mathematics for Education Mathematics)

Final Tips for JAMB Exam 2025 Candidates

Ensure you confirm your university’s requirements, as some schools may have slight variations.
Use JAMB’s official brochure to cross-check subject combinations.
Start preparing early using past questions and recommended textbooks.
Stay updated on JAMB registration and exam dates.

By choosing the correct subject combination, you increase your chances of gaining admission into your desired course. Good luck with your JAMB Exam 2025 preparation!

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