WAEC & JAMB Subject Combination For Mathematics [UPDATED]

WAEC and JAMB Subject Combination For Mathematics: What are the JAMB Subject combination to study Mathematics in Nigeria?, Must I pass Maths in WAEC to study Mathematics?, what subjects are needed to study Mathematics?, What Subject Will I write in JAMB to Study Mathematics?

Hello SAVANTS! In today’s episode of “JAMB doctor Series” you will see the correct WAEC and JAMB Subject combination for Mathematics, you will also see Direct entry requirement to study Mathematics through JAMB, JUPEB and IJMB, pretty cool right? STAY TUNED!

For everyone who plans to study Mathematics in Nigeria, it is important and necessary you know the subjects that are required to becoming a student of Mathematics 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 they can 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 Mathematics 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 Mathematics in Nigeria.

If you must study Mathematics 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 to increase your chances of admission. P.S; See JAMB Cut off mark for all Schools

JAMB SYLLABUS FOR OTHER SUBJECTS...

A. JAMB English Syllabus

B. JAMB Mathematics Syllabus

C. JAMB Syllabus For Physics

D. JAMB Chemistry Syllabus

E. JAMB Syllabus For Biology

F. JAMB Economics Syllabus

G. JAMB Syllabus For Christian Religious Studies (CRS)

H. JAMB government Syllabus

I. JAMB Syllabus for Commerce

J. JAMB Literature in English Syllabus

K. JAMB Computer Studies Syllabus

Subjects Required To Study Mathematics

The subjects Required to study Mathematics in Nigeria are…

• Mathematics
• English Language
• Physics
• Economics
• and Chemistry.

Some of these subjects may not be required in some cases (JAMB or O’level), I will highlight each of these subject and in what instances they may be applicable or needed.

Mathematics: Maths as a subject is one every student must offer right from primary school up till secondary school, this subject is required as a core subject for your O’ level exams like WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or GCE.

For JAMB Mathematics, maths is a compulsory subject in JAMB to study Mathematics, it is needed both in your O’ level and JAMB.

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Other Subjects: English Language and Mathematics are required for both JAMB and your O’ level if you must study Mathematics, but subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Economics and Geography are decided by you.

JAMB and WAEC Subjects to study Mathematics

To Study Mathematics, the following subjects will be enrolled for JAMB and WAEC…

JAMB Subject Combination For Mathematics

The four (4) subjects you must enroll in JAMB (with jamb use of English compulsory irrespective of the course you intend to study) for Mathematics, are…

• Use of English
• Mathematics 
• and any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry and Economics or Geography.

To be assured of admission, you will need to score very high in JAMB, let’s say 250 and above. P.S; you should see my ultimate guide on How To Pass JAMB 2024/2025 With High Score (300+)

WAEC Subject Combination For Mathematics

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 Mathematics.

In WAEC, core subjects to study Mathematics are…

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Physics or Chemistry
• and two (2) other Science subjects.

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 Mathematics Through Direct Entry

Student who which to study Mathematics 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

JAMB DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and any other science subject.
• NCE merit in Mathematics and one (1) of Physics, Chemistry or Economics

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List Of Universities That Offers Mathematics

Below are schools you can study Mathematics;

1. Abia State University, Uturu
2. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
3. Achievers University Owo
4. Adamawa State University, Mubi
5. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
6. Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
7. Afe Babalola University , Ado-Ekiti
8. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
9. Al- Hikmah University, Ilorin
10. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
11. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
12. Anambra State University, Uli
13. Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos
14. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
15. Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi State
16. Bayero University, Kano
17. Baze University, Fct, Abuja
18. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
19. Benue State University, Makurdi
20. Bingham University, Karu
21. Bowen University, Iwo
22. Caleb University, Imota
23. Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State
24. Crescent University, Abeokuta
25. Cross Rivers University Of Technology, Calabar
26. Delta State University, Abraka
27. Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
28. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
29. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
30. Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State
31. Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta
32. Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
33. Federal University Of Technology, Akure
34. Federal University Of Technology, Owerri
35. Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State
36. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
37. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State
38. Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
39. Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State
40. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
41. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
42. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
43. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
44. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State
45. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
46. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
47. Fountain University, Osogbo
48. Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike
49. Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe
50. Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
51. Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo State
52. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
53. Imo State University, Owerri
54. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
55. Kaduna State University, Kaduna
56. Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil
57. Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin
58. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State
59. Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike
60. Modibo Adama University Of Technology, Yola
61. Mountain Top University, Makogi/Oba, Ogun State
62. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
63. Nigeria Turkish Nile University , Abuja
64. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna State
65. Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
66. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
67. Northwest University, Kano, Kano State
68. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
69. Obong University, Obong, Ntak
70. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
71. Ondo State University Of Science And Technology, Okitipupa
72. Osun State University, Osogbo
73. Paul University, Awka
74. Plateau State University, Bokkos
75. Redeemers University
76. Rhema University , Obeama, Rivers State
77. Ritman University,Ikot-Ekpene,Akwa-Ibom State
78. Rivers State University Of Science And Technology, Port Harcourt
79. Salem University, Lokoja
80. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
81. Sokoyo State University, Sokoto
82. Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun State
83. Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State
84. Summit Univerity, Offa, Kwara State
85. Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun
86. Taraba State University, Jalingo
87. Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina
88. University Of Abuja,Abuja
89. University Of Benin, Benin City
90. University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
91. University Of Ilorin, Ilorin
92. University Of Jos, Jos
93. University Of Lagos
94. University Of Maiduguri
95. University Of Mkar, Gboko
96. University Of Nigeria Nsukka
97. University Of Port-Harcourt
98. University Of Uyo
99. Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto
100. Veritas University, Abuja
101. Wellspring University, Irhihi/Ogbaneki, Benin City
102. Wesley University Of Science And Technology. Ondo
103. Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
104. Yobe State University, Damaturu

Frequently Asked Questions

In Summary

To study Mathematics you need to sit for four (4) subjects in JAMB which are Use of English, Mathematics and any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology and Agricultural Science, and have at least credits (C6) in your Five (5) core courses which includes: English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two (2) other Science subjects.

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