WAEC & JAMB Subject Combination For Computer Science 2023/2024
WAEC and JAMB Subject Combination For Computer Science: What are the JAMB Subject combination to study Computer Science in Nigeria?, Must I pass Maths in WAEC to study Computer Science?, what subjects are needed to study Computer Science?
Hey SAVANTS! Welcome to today’s episode of my “JAMB doctor Series” in this episode, you will see the correct WAEC and JAMB Subject combination for Computer Science, you will also see Direct entry requirement to study Computer Science through JAMB, JUPEB and IJMB, pretty cool right?… STAY TUNED!

For everyone who plans to study Computer Science in Nigeria, it is important and necessary you know the subjects that are required to becoming a Computer Scientist in Nigeria.
I have seen cases, where students who wish to study a particular course go ahead to register the wrong subject combination in JAMB and in their O’level (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) simply because they were not well informed and would later start searching for means with which correct the mistake.
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Luckily for you, with the aid of this guide you will be fully endowed with the required WAEC and JAMB Subject combination to study Computer Science in any University in Nigeria, mind you, this subject combination is the same for all Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in Nigeria.
So, irrespective of the school you want to study in (UNIBEN, UI, UNILAG, DELSU e.t.c) these are the subjects you must enroll and pass to be eligible for admission to study computer science.
If you must study Computer Science in Nigeria you must first get a minimum of five (5) credits in your O’ level (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) core courses and enroll four (4) subjects in JAMB which you should score at least 220. P.S; See JAMB Cut off mark for all Schools
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What Are The Subjects Required To Study Computer Science

The subjects Required to study Computer Science in Nigeria are…
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Physics
- Chemistry*
- Biology*
Some of these subjects may not be required in some cases (JAMB or O’level), I will highlight each of this subject and in what instances they may be applicable or needed.
Biology and Chemistry: Biology and Chemistry subjects are core for your O’ level exams like WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or GCE. but for JAMB you may decide to or to not enroll Biology or chemistry, that is, neither Biology or chemistry is required in JAMB to study Computer Science it is only needed in your O’ level.
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Other Subjects: English Language, Physics and Mathematics are required for both JAMB and your O’ level if you must study Computer Science.
JAMB and WAEC Subjects to study Computer Science
To Study Computer Science, the follow subjects will be enrolled for JAMB and WAEC…
JAMB Subject Combination For Computer Science

The four (4) subjects you must enroll in JAMB (with Use of English compulsory irrespective of the course you intend to study) for Computer Science, are…
- Use of English
- Physics
- Mathematics and
- one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography.
To be assured of admission, you will need a very high score in JAMB, let’s say 250 and above.
P.S; see my ultimate guide on How To Pass JAMB 2023/2024 With High Score (300+)
WAEC Subject Combination For Computer Science
Unlike JAMB, you will be required to sit for a minimum of Eight subjects (8) and a maximum of nine (9), out of this Nine or Eight subjects, five are core subjects specific for the course you wish to study which in this case is Computer Science.
In WAEC, core subjects to study Computer Science are…
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics
- English Language
The remaining three (3) or four (4) subjects will be determined by you.
Mind you: This subject combination for WAEC is applicable for all O’ level exams such as NECO, NABTEB e.t.c
By core I mean subjects that lean directly to your field. Failure to pass these core courses can deny a student admission.
Requirements To Study Computer Science Through Direct Entry
Student who which to study Computer Science through direct entry should have either of the following requirements…
- Through IJMB; Read more on IJMB Admission system here
- Through JUPEB; Read more on Jupeb Admission system here
- Three (3) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology and Physics or Mathematics plus UTME requirements.
Ensure to go through JAMB Brochure for remarks/waiver for Computer Science for the different Universities in Nigeria. Click me Now? for JAMB Brochure
Universities That Offers Computer Science
Not all Universities in Nigeria offers Computer Science, to help you guide your choice, I have provided you with the list of Universities that offers Computer Science in Nigeria…
- Adamawa State University
- Adekunle Ajasin University
- Afe Babalola University
- Ahmadu Bello University
- Ajayi Crowther University
- Akwa Ibom State University
- Ambrose Alli University
- Babcock University
- Bauchi State University
- Bayero University
- Baze University
- Benson Idahosa University
- Benue State University
- Bowen University
- Caleb University
- Caritas University
- Covenant University
- Ebonyi State University
- Ekiti State University
- Elizade University
- Federal University, of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- Federal University, of Petroleum Resources
- Federal University, of Technology, Akure
- Federal University, of Technology, Owerri
- Federal University,, Dutse
- Federal University,, Kashere,
- Federal University,, Lafia.
- Federal University,, Lokoja.
- Federal University Ndifu-Alike.
- Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
- Federal University Wukari.
- Fountain University
- Godfrey Okoye University Gregory University
- Gombe State University University of Ilorin
- Imo State University
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University
- Kano University of Science & Technology
- Kwara State University Kogi State University
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
- Lagos State University
- Landmark University
- Madonna University
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology
- National Open University of Nigeria
- Niger Delta University
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Northwest University
- Novenna University Nigerian-Turkish
- Nile University
- Oduduwa University
- Olabisi Onabanjo University
- Ondo State University of Science and Technology
- Osun State University
- Paul University
- Plateau State University
- Redeemer’s University
- Renaissance University
- Rhema University
- River State University of Science and Technology
- Salem University
- Samuel Adegboyega University
- Sokoto State University
- Southwestern University
- Tai Solarin University of Education
- University Of Cross River State
- University of Abuja
- University of Benin
- University of Calabar
- University of Jos
- Kaduna State University
- University of Lagos
- University of Nigeria
- University of Port-Harcourt
- University of Uyo
- Usumanu Danfodiyo University
- Wesley University of Science & Technology
- Western Delta University
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Computer compulsory for Computer Science in JAMB?
NO, Currently Computer is not a compulsory subject to sit for in JAMB if you want to study Computer Science, but it is accepted for Admission to study Computer Science, that is, instead of enrolling Chemistry or biology in JAMB, you can instead enroll computer as a subject in JAMB.
What are the compulsory subjects for Computer Science?
The Compulsory Subject for Computer Science In JAMB are Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography.
While for WAEC; English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
Can I Write Computer Science In JAMB
YES, The Joint admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has enlisted Computer Science as a subject you can now sit for in JAMB. So, if you wish to study computer science and wish to add Computer subject as one of the subjects you want to sit for, you definitely can.
In Summary
To study Computer Science you need to sit for four (4) subjects in JAMB which are Physics, Use of English, Mathematics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography. and have at least credits (C6) in your Five (5) core courses which includes: English, Maths, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENT | UTME REQUIREMENT | SUBJECTS |
---|---|---|
(I) Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in science subjects including Mathematics | Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects. | Mathematics, Physics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography. |
(II) NCE merit in Mathematics and one (1) other Science or Social Science subject. |
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Please what school accept biology as part of jamb subjects combination for computer science
I’m really ????????
Most are making chemistry compulsory
I don’t want to waste my mark
I scored 300
Hey Janet, please not that the JAMB subject combination; Biology,Chemistry,English Language and Physics is acceptable for admission into universities in Nigeria, you can confirm your eligibility status by using JAMB eligibility checker via the link below…
http://eligibility.jamb.gov.ng/checker/
Can someone who scored 175 in jamb and pass Post utme have hope of admission
Yes, but most likely to the course you did not apply for
Plaese can you write foods and nutrition in my WAEC to study computer science
Depending on your other subject combination
Can I study computer science in unidel?
The link below shows you complete list of Universities in Nigeria that offers Computer Science?
https://drugsavant.com/universities-that-offers-computer-science/
Can I study computer science with
Mathematics
English
Physics
Agricultural Science
Yes, but do well to confirm your combination on IBASS
Pls what’s bass
Ibass**
Integrated brochure and Syllabus system.
You can learn more about it here?
https://drugsavant.com/jamb-ibass-eligibility-checker/
can computer studies substitute chemistry in JAMB and will schools accept it
can computer science substitute chemistry in JAMB
It should, but most universities are yet to adopt the new subject change.
Endeavour to use JAMB Eligibility checker to confirm if your school of choice accepts the combination you have in mind.
Can computer science substitute chemistry in WAEC as a requirement to study computer science in convenient university?
No SALOME, Chemistry is a core Subject for Computer science in WAEC.
You can check the course you are eligible for using JAMB ELIGIBILUTY PORTAL