JAMB Subject Combination for History 2025/2026: History is a fascinating and rewarding subject that explores the and its impact on the present. If you are interested in studying history at the university level, you need to know the JAMB subject combination for history 2025/2026, as well as the O’level requirements and the direct entry requirements.

In this blog post, I will provide you with all the information you need to prepare for your JAMB examination and admission into any university in Nigeria that offers history as a course. I will also answer some frequently asked questions about studying history in Nigeria.

JAMB Subject Combination for History 2025/2026

The JAMB subject combination for history 2025/2026 is:

• Use of English (compulsory for all candidates)
• History (compulsory for this course)
• Any two subjects from Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Studies, Literature in English, French, or Yoruba.

This means that you have to choose four subjects in total, including English and history, and two other subjects from the list above. You have to score at least 180 in your JAMB examination to be eligible for admission into any university that offers history as a course.

O’level Requirements for History 2025/2026

The O’level requirements for history 2025/2026 are:

• Five credit passes in SSCE (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) or equivalent, including English Language, History/Government, and any three other subjects from Arts or Social Sciences.
• For NABTEB candidates, Trade Subject is also acceptable.

This means that you have to pass at least five subjects in your O’level examination, including English, history or government, and three other subjects from arts or social sciences. You can use either WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB results, or a combination of them, as long as they are not more than two sittings.

Direct Entry Requirements for History 2025/2026

The direct entry requirements for history 2025/2026 are:

• Two A level passes or NCE in History and any other related subject.
• ND/HND in any relevant discipline with at least lower credit.

This means that if you have already completed your A level, NCE, ND, or HND program, you can apply for direct entry admission into any university that offers history as a course. You have to meet the minimum requirements of the university and the department of history.

Nigerian Universities Offering History 2025/2026

• Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
• University of Abuja (UA)
• Bayero University (BU)
• University of Benin (UB)
• Benue State University (BSU)
• Federal University, Lafia (FUL)
• Federal University, Kashere (FUK)
• Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDM)
• Federal University, Ndifu-Alike (FUNA)
• Federal University, Lokoja (FUL)
• Gombe State University (GSU)
• University of Ibadan (UI)
• Kaduna State University (KASU)
• University of Maiduguri (UM)
• Nasarawa State University (NSU)
• Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)
• Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
• Samuel Adegboyega University (SAU)
• Sokoto State University (SSU)
• Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDU)
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU)
• University of Nigeria (UN)
• Adekunle Ajasin University (AAU)

Available as History and International Studies in:

• Abia State University (ASU)
• Adekunle Ajasin University (AAU)
• Ambrose Alli University (AAU)
• Afe Babalola University (ABU)
• Ajayi Crowther University (ACU)
• Akwa Ibom State University of Technology (AKUTECH)
• Babcock University (BU)
• Bowen University (BU)
• University of Calabar (UC)
• Gregory University (GU)
• Imo State University (IMSU)
• University of Ilorin (UI)
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU)
• University of Jos (UJ)
• Kogi State University (KSU)
• Lagos State University (LASU)
• Northwest University (NU)
• Plateau State University (PLASU)
• Ekiti State University (ESU)
• Renaissance University (RU)
• Osun State University (OSU)
• University of Uyo (UU)
• Ebonyi State University (ESU)

Available as History and Diplomatic Studies in:

• Elizade University (EU)
• Federal University, Wukari (FUW)
• Mcpherson University (MU)
• Port-Harcourt University (PHU)
• Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)

Available as History and Strategic Studies in:

• University of Lagos (UL)
• Federal University, Otuoke (FUO)
• Redeemers University (RU)

Available as History and International Relations in:

• Al-Hikmah University (AHU)
• Fountain University (FU)
• Veritas University (VU)
• Kwara State University (KSU)

FAQs

Here are some common questions and answers about studying history in Nigeria:

Conclusion

I hope this blog post has helped you understand the JAMB subject combination for history 2025/2026, the O’level requirements, and the direct entry requirements. I also hope you have found the answers to some of the frequently asked questions about studying history in Nigeria.

If you have any other questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. I wish you all the best in your JAMB examination and admission into your dream university.