Are you interested in studying Education and Religious Studies at a Nigerian university? If yes, then it’s very important that you know the correct JAMB Subject Combination for Education and Religious Studies and admission requirements before you apply. This will help you avoid common mistakes that many candidates make during registration.
If you are planning to apply through UTME or Direct Entry, this article will guide you through everything you need to know about this course. You will learn the right subjects to register for in JAMB, the required O’Level subjects, the qualifications needed for Direct Entry, and the official cut-off mark for admission. We have also included a full list of accredited Nigerian universities where you can study Education and Religious Studies.
If this is the course you want to study, then take your time to go through this information carefully. Making the right choices now will increase your chances of gaining admission into your preferred university without stress.
JAMB Subject Combination for Education and Religious Studies
If you are applying for Education and Religious Studies through UTME, you are required to select four (4) subjects during your JAMB registration. These include:-
- Use of English (compulsory for all candidates)
- Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Religious Studies (IRS)
Two (2) other relevant Arts or Social Science subjects such as:
- Literature in English
- History
- Government
- Civic Education
- Geography
- Economics
- Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa
Make sure to choose subjects you are strong in and that align with your O’Level results. Picking the wrong subject combination can affect your chances of gaining admission.
JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Education and Religious Studies
The general JAMB cut-off mark for Education and Religious Studies is 140. This means that any candidate who scores 140 or above is eligible to apply for the course in most universities.
However, this does not guarantee admission, especially in competitive schools. Some universities may set their cut-off mark higher, 160, 180, or more, depending on the number of applicants and available slots.
O’Level Requirements for Education and Religious Studies (UTME Route)
To be eligible to study Education and Religious Studies through UTME, you must have at least five (5) credit passes in your O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB). These must include:-
- English Language
- Christian Religious Studies or Islamic Religious Studies
- Three (3) other relevant subjects from Arts or Social Sciences, such as Literature in English, History, Government, Civic Education, Yoruba / Igbo / Hausa, Economics, or Geography.
These five credits must be obtained at not more than two sittings. Some schools may require Mathematics as part of the five credits, so check the specific entry requirements of the university you’re applying to.
Direct Entry Requirements for Education and Religious Studies
If you are applying for Education and Religious Studies through Direct Entry (DE), you must meet one of the following requirements:
- Two (2) A-Level passes in Religious Studies (either CRS or IRS), and any other relevant Arts subject (e.g., Literature in English, History, Government).
- NCE (National Certificate in Education) with a minimum of Merit in Religious Studies (CRS or IRS), and another relevant subject in Arts or Social Sciences.
These qualifications allow you to gain direct admission into 200-level or even 300-level, depending on the institution.
List of Universities Offering Education and Religious Studies
Below is a list of accredited Nigerian universities and colleges of education offering Education and Religious Studies:-
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo (Affiliated to OAU, Ile-Ife)
- Baptist College of Theology, Benin (Affiliated to AAU)
- University of Benin, Benin City
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- University of Calabar, Calabar
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education (Affiliated to UNN)
- Federal College of Education, Zaria (Affiliated to ABU)
- Federal College of Education, Pankshin (Affiliated to University of Jos)
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt
- University of Ibadan, Ibadan
- College of Education, Ikere Ekiti (Affiliated to UNN)
- Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo
- Imo State University, Owerri
- University of Jos, Jos
- College of Education, Katsina-Ala (Affiliated to University of Calabar)
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- University of Port Harcourt
- Spiritan International School of Theology, Enugu
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
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