JAMB 2025/2026 Subject Combination for Education and Religious Studies

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Aspirants of Bachelor’s degree in Education and Religious Studies are now to read through this guide for detailed information on the JAMB subject combination for Education and Religious Studies for the 2025/2026 academic session. The admission requirements for the course have also been provided here.

UTME Subject Combination for Education and Religious Studies 2025

Registration for the following UTME subjects is required from JAMB if you are aspiring for Education and Religious Studies:

  1. Use of English
  2. Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Religious Studies (IRS)
  3. Any two of the following subjects:
    • Literature in English
    • Government
    • History
    • Civic Education
    • Social Studies

O’Level Requirements for Education and Religious Studies

The standard O’Level requirements needed for this discipline is meeting 5 credit passes in not more than two sittings in the following subjects:

  1. English Language
  2. Mathematics
  3. Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Religious Studies (IRS)
  4. Any two of the following subjects:
    • Literature in English
    • Government
    • History
    • Civic Education
    • Social Studies
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Ensure that your O’Level results meet the specific requirements of your chosen university.

Direct Entry Requirements for Education and Religious Studies

For candidates applying through Direct Entry (DE), any of the following qualifications is accepted

  1. Two A-Level passes in relevant subjects such as CRS, IRS, or Literature in English
  2. Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) with merit in Religious Studies and Education-related subjects
  3. National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in related disciplines with at least an Upper Credit
  4. IJMB or JUPEB certificates with the appropriate subject combinations

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Universities Offering Education and Religious Studies in Nigeria 2025

Some of the Nigerian universities where you can study Education and Religious Studies in Nigeria are the following:

S/NNigerian Universities to Study Education and Religious Studies
1Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria
2University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
3University of Ibadan (UI)
4Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi
5University of Lagos (UNILAG)
6Bayero University Kano (BUK)
7University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
8Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife
9Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka
10Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka

FAQs

Yes, you must choose either Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) as a core subject.

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Most universities require at least a credit in Mathematics, although some may waive it depending on the institution.

The cut-off mark varies by university but generally ranges between 150 and 200.

Yes, Literature in English is an acceptable subject combination alongside CRS/IRS.

Graduates can work as religious educators, counselors, community leaders, curriculum developers, and clergy members.

Yes, provided they meet the O’Level and UTME subject requirements related to Arts and Social Sciences.

Most universities accept Direct Entry candidates with the appropriate qualifications.

Yes, many universities accept a combination of WAEC and NECO results.

No, but Civic Education can be used as one of the optional subjects in UTME.

Yes, students often participate in teaching practice and community service projects as part of their training.

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