JAMB Subject Combination for Political Science 2025/2026

JAMB Subject Combination for Political Science 2025/2026: Political science is the scientific study of politics, governance, and power. It is a social science that deals with the analysis of political activities, thoughts, behaviors, and systems. Political science is a popular and competitive course in Nigeria, as it opens up various career opportunities in the public and private sectors.

If you are interested in studying political science in any Nigerian university, you need to know the JAMB subject combination and other requirements for admission. In this blog post, I will provide you with the information you need to prepare for your JAMB examination and application.

JAMB Subject Combination for Political Science 2025/2026

The subjects you are to write in JAMB to study political science are:

• English Language (compulsory)
• Government or History
• Two (2) other Social Science or Arts subjects

Some examples of the other subjects you can choose are:

• Economics
• Literature in English
• Geography
• Civic Education
• Christian Religious Studies
• Islamic Religious Studies
• French
• Hausa
• Igbo
• Yoruba

You should choose the subjects that you are most comfortable with and that you have good grades in your O’level results. You should also check the specific requirements of the university you want to apply to, as some universities may have preferences or restrictions on the subjects you can choose.

JAMB Cut-off Mark for Political Science 2025/2026

The JAMB cut-off mark for political science varies depending on the university you want to apply to. However, the general minimum cut-off mark for political science is 180. This means that you need to score at least 180 out of 400 in your JAMB examination to be eligible for admission.

However, scoring 180 does not guarantee your admission, as some universities may have higher cut-off marks or other criteria for selection. Therefore, you should aim to score as high as possible in your JAMB examination to increase your chances of getting admitted.

Some examples of the cut-off marks for political science in some Nigerian universities are:

1. Adekunle Ajasin University
2. Ambrose Alli University
3. Ahmadu Bello University
4. Afe Babalola University
5. Achievers University
6. Adamawa State University
7. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology
8. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
9. Babcock University
10. Bowen University
11. Bayero University
12. Bauchi State University
13. Benue State University
14. Bingham University
15. University of Calabar
16. Caleb University
17. Caritas University
18. Chrisland University
19. Covenant University
20. Christopher University
21. Delta State University
22. Ebonyi State University
23. Edwin Clark University
24. Enugu State University of Science and Technology
25. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
26. Federal University, Gusau
27. Federal University, Gashua
28. Federal University, Lafia
29. Fountain University
30. Godfrey Okoye University
31. Gregory University
32. Gombe State University
33. University of Ibadan
34. University of Ilorin
35. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
36. University of Jos
37. Kaduna State University
38. Al-Qalam University
39. Kogi State University
40. Kwara State University
41. Landmark University
42. University of Lagos
43. Lagos State University
44. University of Maiduguri
45. Madonna University
46. University of Mkar
47. Niger Delta University
48. Nasarawa State University
49. Novena University
50. Obafemi Awolowo University
51. Obong University
52. Oduduwa University
53. Olabisi Onabanjo University
54. Redeemer’s University
55. Renaissance University
56. Ritman University
57. Sokoto State University
58. Southwestern University
59. Summit University
60. Tansian University
61. Usmanu Danfodiyo University
62. Nnamdi Azikiwe University
63. Hezekiah University
64. Kings University
65. University of Nigeria
66. University of Uyo
67. Wellspring University
68. Wesley University of Science & Technology

Available as Political Science and Strategic Studies in:

69. Federal University, Otuoke

Available as Political Science and Conflict Resolution in:

70. Al-Hikmah University

Available as Political Science and Defence Studies in:

71. Nigerian Defence Academy

Available as Political Science and Diplomatic Studies in:

72. Veritas University

Available as Political Science and International Relations in:

73. University of Abuja
74. Crawford University
75. Godfrey Okoye University
76. Osun State University
77. Nigerian-Turkish Nile University

Available as Political Science and Public Administration in:

78. Ambrose Alli University
79. University of Benin
80. Benson Idahosa University
81. Igbinedion University
82. Kwara State University
83. Western Delta University

Available as Political Science and Diplomatic Studies in:

84. Babcock University

You can check the cut-off marks for other universities on the JAMB website or the websites of the universities you are interested in.

O’level Requirements for Political Science 2025/2026

Apart from the JAMB examination, you also need to meet the O’level requirements for political science. This means that you need to have at least five (5) credit passes in your SSCE (WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB) results, including:

• English Language
• Government or History
• Any three (3) other relevant subjects

The relevant subjects are the same as the ones you can choose for your JAMB examination, as listed above. You should also check the specific requirements of the university you want to apply to, as some universities may have additional or different requirements.

Conclusion

Political science is a fascinating and rewarding course to study in Nigeria, as it equips you with the knowledge and skills to understand and participate in the political processes and systems of your country and the world. However, to study political science, you need to meet the JAMB subject combination and other requirements for admission.

In this blog post, I have provided you with the information you need to know about the JAMB subject combination, cut-off mark, and O’level requirements for political science. I hope you find this post helpful and informative. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below.

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