JAMB Subject Combination For Political Science

If you are considering a career in politics, governance, or public administration, studying Political Science is the perfect course for you. Political Science is the study of government systems, political behavior, policy making, and the analytical tools needed to understand the functioning of political structures.

As a prospective Political Science student, it’s important to ensure that you combine the correct subjects in your JAMB UTME examination. Choosing the right JAMB Subject Combination for Political Science is essential to meet the specific requirements for admission into universities that offer this course.

In this post, you will find the JAMB subject combination for Political Science, the JAMB cut-off mark, as well as the O’level and Direct Entry requirements. Read on to get all the details you need to ace your admission journey.

JAMB Subject Combination for Political Science

Based on the latest JAMB guidelines for the 2025/2026 academic session, here is the recommended JAMB Subject Combination for Political Science:-

• Use of English​
• Government or History ​
• Economics
• Any other Social Science or Arts subject – Options include: Literature in English, Christian Religious Studies (CRS)/Islamic Religious Studies (IRS), Geography, or Civic Education.

JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Political Science

Most universities in Nigeria generally set the cut-off mark for Political Science at around 180. This score is often the minimum required by many institutions; some of the more competitive universities might set their cut-off mark higher, ranging from 200 to 250 or even more.

We recommend that you aim for a higher score to be at an advantage.

To study Political Science at a Nigerian university, candidates must meet the following O’Level requirements, which include five credit passes in relevant subjects. These subjects must include:-

• English Language (Compulsory)
• Mathematics (Compulsory)
• Government or Civic Education (or another subject related to Social Science/Arts)
• Economics (or another related Social Science subject)
• Any other subject from the Arts, Social Science, or any related field.

Acceptable examinations include WASSCE, NECO, and NABTEB

Universities in Nigeria That Offer Political Science

Federal Universities

• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
• Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State
• Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State
• Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
• Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State
• Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
• Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
• Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
• Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
• Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State
• Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
• University of Calabar, Calabar
• University of Ibadan, Ibadan
• University of Ilorin, Ilorin
• University of Jos, Jos
• University of Lagos
• University of Maiduguri
• University of Mkar, Gboko
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka
• University of Uyo
• Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto
• Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
• Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State
• Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State
• Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
• Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State
• Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
• Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
• Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
• Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
• Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State
• Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
• Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe
• Kaduna State University, Kaduna
• Plateau State University, Bokkos
• Yobe State University, Damaturu

State-Owned Universities

• Abia State University, Uturu
• Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden
• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
• Anambra State University, Uli
• Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi State
• Benue State University, Makurdi
• Delta State University, Abraka
• Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
• Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
• Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu
• Kogi State University, Anyigba
• Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin
• Nasarawa State University, Keffi
• Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
• Ondo State University, Akure
• Sokoto State University, Sokoto
• Zamfara State University, Gusau
• Oyo State University of Science and Technology

Private Universities 

• Achievers University Owo
• Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
• Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
• Al-Qalam University, Katsina
• Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
• Bayero University, Kano
• Bingham University, Karu
• Bowen University, Iwo
• Caleb University, Imota
• Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu
• Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State
• Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State
• Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota
• Fountain University, Osogbo
• Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu-Nike
• Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
• Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo State
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
• Madonna University, Okija
• Novena University Ogume
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
• Obong University, Obong, Ntak
• Redeemers University
• Wellspring University, Irhihi/Ogbaneki, Benin City

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