JAMB Subject Combination for Mechanical Engineering

Do you want to study Mechanical Engineering at any higher institution in Nigeria? Mechanical Engineering is a science course, and as such, only science students can gain admission to study this course at a higher institution of learning. As a science student aspiring to study Mechanical Engineering, do you have the O-level results that qualify you to apply for admission into Mechanical Engineering? Do you know the JAMB subject combination for Mechanical Engineering?

This page is literary for those candidates who want to register for UTME and they are confused on the correct JAMB subject combination for Mechanical Engineering. This page will enlighten candidates on the right subject combination needed for studying Mechanical Engineering.

Additional information on the O-level subject requirements, Direct Entry requirements for Mechanical Engineering, and the list of universities and polytechnics offering Mechanical Engineering have also been included to give you comprehensive information on this topic.

Correct JAMB Subject Combination for Mechanical Engineering

• Use of English (compulsory for all candidates)
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry

This combination is the standard requirement across most Nigerian universities offering Mechanical Engineering programs. ​

O’Level (SSCE) Requirements for Mechanical Engineering

Candidates must have five (5) credit passes in the following subjects:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Any other Science subject (e.g., Biology, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing)​

Direct Entry Requirements for Mechanical Engineering

For candidates seeking admission through Direct Entry, the following qualifications are acceptable:

• Two (2) A-Level passes in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
• ND (Upper Credit), NCE (Technical), or HND in Mechanical Engineering.​

Special Considerations

Some universities may have specific subject requirements or waivers. For instance:

• University of Lagos (UNILAG) requires a credit pass in Further Mathematics at the O’Level.
• University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) gives preference to candidates with credit passes in Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing.
• Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) requires at least a pass in Biology at the O’Level.

Universities Offering Mechanical Engineering

• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
• Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
• Afe Babalola University , Ado-Ekiti
• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
• Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden
• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
• Anambra State University, Uli
• Bayero University, Kano
• Baze University, FCT, Abuja
• Bells University Of Technology, Ota
• Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu
• Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota
• Cross Rivers University Of Technology, Calabar
• Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
• Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
• Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta
• Federal University Of Agriculture, Makurdi
• Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
• Federal University Of Technology, Minna
• Federal University Of Technology, Akure
• Federal University Of Technology, Owerri
• Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
• Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
• Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City
• Imo State University, Owerri
• Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil
• Kebbi State University Of Science And Technology, Aliro
• Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin
• Madonna University, Okija
• Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike
• Modibo Adama University Of Technology, Yola
• Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
• Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna State
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
• Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
• Ondo State University Of Science And Technology,
• Osun State University, Osogbo
• Rivers State University 
• University Of Abuja, Abuja
• University Of Benin, Benin City
• University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
• University Of Ilorin, Ilorin
• University Of Jos, Jos
• University Of Lagos
• University Of Maiduguri
• University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
• University Of Port Harcourt
• University Of Uyo

Polytechnics Offering Mechanical Engineering

• Abia State Polytechnic, Aba
• Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi
• Adamawa State Poly, Yola
• Air Force Institute Of Technology, 
• Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana
• Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi
• Benue State Poly, Ugbokolo
• Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku
• Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe
• Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro
• Fed. Poly. Offa
• Fed. Polytechnic, Bauchi
• Fed. Polytechnic, Bida
• Fed. Polytechnic, Damaturu
• Fed. Polytechnic, Ede
• Fed. Polytechnic, Ida
• Fed. Polytechnic, Kaura/Namoda
• Fed. Polytechnic, Mubi
• Fed. Polytechnic, Nassarawa
• Fed. Polytechnic, Nekede
• Fed. Polytechnic, Oko
• Fed. Polytechnic, Ilaro
• Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti
• Federal Polytechnic, Uka
• Hassan Usman Katsina Poly, Katsina
• Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure
• Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Owerri
• Inst. Of Mgt. And Tech, Enugu
• Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
• Kano State Polytechnic, Kano
• Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja
• Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State
• Lagos State Poly, Ikorodu
• Moshood Abiola Poly, Abeokuta
• Niger State Poly, Zungeru
• Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic,Zaria
• Ogun State Institute Of Technology 
• Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi
• Polytechnic Of Sokoto
• Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
• Rivers State Poly, Bori
• Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
• The Polytechnic, Ibadan
• Waziri Umaru Fed. Polytechnic Birnin Kebbi
• Yaba College Of Tech, Yaba

Conclusion

The correct JAMB subject combination for Mechanical Engineering is English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Choosing these subjects is essential to meet university admission requirements and to ensure a strong foundation for the rigorous coursework in Mechanical Engineering.