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Updated October 9, 2026
JAMB Subject Combination Checker
Pick your intended course and see the exact four UTME subjects JAMB requires, then test your own combination against it. The wrong subjects disqualify you automatically, so check before you register.
How JAMB subject combinations work
Every UTME candidate sits four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for everyone) plus three subjects that must match the intended course in the official JAMB brochure. The exam has 180 questions in 2 hours (60 in English, 40 in each other subject) and is scored from 0 to 400. Registering the wrong combination means automatic disqualification from that course, no matter how high your score.
The classic combinations
- Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy: English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry.
- Engineering: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
- Law: English, Literature in English, plus two of Economics, Government, History (CRS/IRS also accepted).
- Computer Science: English, Mathematics, Physics, plus one more (Chemistry safest).
- Accounting / Business: English, Mathematics, Economics, plus one more social science.
Why candidates get it wrong
The most common errors: copying a friend's combination for a different course, trusting an outdated blog post instead of the current brochure, and assuming similar courses share combinations (Biochemistry and Medicine do; Law and Mass Communication do not). JAMB updates the brochure yearly, and universities occasionally add departmental requirements on top.
Registration essentials
For 2026, registration required a National Identification Number (NIN), O level results, and a valid email and phone number. The fee was NGN 7,200 without the mock exam and NGN 8,700 with it. Candidates must be at least 16. Fees and rules change yearly: confirm at an accredited CBT centre.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the JAMB subject combinations for Medicine?
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. This same core covers Dentistry, Nursing Science, Pharmacy and Biochemistry at most universities.
What subjects do I need for Law in JAMB?
Use of English, Literature in English, plus two of Economics, Government, History (Christian or Islamic Religious Studies are also widely accepted as one of the two).
Can I use the same combination for Engineering and Computer Science?
Almost. Both need English, Mathematics and Physics. Engineering fixes Chemistry as the fourth; Computer Science lets you choose the fourth, though Chemistry remains the safest pick.
What happens if I register the wrong subject combination?
You are disqualified from admission into that course regardless of your score. Always cross-check your four subjects against the current official JAMB brochure before registering.
Is Use of English compulsory for everyone?
Yes. Every UTME candidate takes Use of English plus three other subjects matched to their course.
How many questions are in JAMB UTME?
180 questions in 2 hours: 60 in Use of English and 40 in each of the other three subjects. Scores range from 0 to 400.