Discover the essential JAMB subjects for Political Science, including O’Level & Direct Entry tips, plus top Nigerian universities in our easy guide.
JAMB Subjects for Political Science
If you want to study Political Science at a Nigerian university, you need to know the subjects required for the JAMB UTME.
Political Science is not only about politics. It gives you skills and knowledge for jobs in government, law, diplomacy, international relations, and policy work.
It is very important to choose the correct subjects that follow JAMB rules and meet the needs of the universities.
This article tells you the approved JAMB subjects for Political Science, the minimum JAMB marks needed, and lists some Nigerian universities that offer Political Science.
JAMB Subjects for Political Science
This guide shows you the subjects you need to take in the JAMB exam if you want to study Political Science in Nigeria.
JAMB Subject Choices
To study Political Science, you must take the following subjects in JAMB:
- English Language (this subject is mandatory)
- Either Government or History
- Two extra subjects chosen from Social Sciences or Arts
Make sure you pick subjects you are good at and that match your O’Level results. Always check the specific rules of the university you want to join, because some schools have their own subject choices or limits.
O’Level Requirements
For O’Level exams, you must have:
- Passes (credits) in five subjects, which include English Language, Government or History, and three other subjects.
- A pass in Mathematics is also required.
Direct Entry Requirements
If you plan to join Political Science by Direct Entry (bypassing the UTME), you must have:
- Two A’Level passes, one of which must be in Government or History.
JAMB Cut-Off Mark
The lowest acceptable JAMB score for Political Science is 180.
This means you need to score at least 180 to be considered for admission.
Note that some universities might require a higher score or have extra rules.
It is a good idea to aim for a score higher than 180.
Universities Offering Political Science in Nigeria
Below is a list of some Nigerian universities where you can study Political Science:
| University Name | Location | Acronym |
|---|---|---|
| Ambrose Alli University | Ekpoma, Edo State | AAU |
| Adekunle Ajasin University | Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State | AAUA |
| Abia State University | Uturu, Abia State | ABSU |
| Ahmadu Bello University | Zaria, Kaduna State | ABU |
| Afe Babalola University | Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State | ABUAD |
| University of Abuja | Abuja, FCT | ABUJA |
| Achievers University | Owo, Ondo State | ACHIEVERS |
| Babcock University | Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State | BABCOCK |
| Bauchi State University | Gadau, Bauchi State | BASU |
| Bayero University | Kano, Kano State | BAYERO |
| Bingham University | Karu, Nasarawa State | BINGHAM |
| Bowen University | Iwo, Osun State | BOWEN |
| Benue State University | Makurdi, Benue State | BSU |
| Adamawa State University | Mubi, Adamawa State | ADSU |
| Akwa Ibom State University | Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State | AKSU |
| Al-Qalam University | Katsina, Katsina State | AL-QALAM |
| Anchor University | Ayobo, Lagos State | ANCHOR-UNI |
| Arthur Jarvis University | Akpabuyo, Cross River State | ARTHUR-JARVIS |
| Atiba University | Oyo, Oyo State | ATIBA |
| University of Calabar | Calabar, Cross River State | CALABAR |
| Caleb University | Imota, Lagos State | CALEB |
| Caritas University | Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu State | CARITAS |
| Chrisland University | Owode, Ogun State | CHRISLAND |
| Delta State University | Abraka, Delta State | DELSU |
| Ebonyi State University | Abakaliki, Ebonyi State | EBSU |
| Edwin Clark University | Kiagbodo, Delta State | EDWIN CLARK |
| Ekiti State University | Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State | EKSU |
| Eastern Palm University | Ogboko, Imo State | EPU |
| Enugu State University of Science and Technology | Enugu, Enugu State | ESUTECH |
| Edo University | Iyamho, Edo State | EUI |
| Federal University (Dutse) | Dutse, Jigawa State | FED-DUTSE |
| Federal University (Dutsin-Ma) | Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State | FED-DUTSINMA |
| Federal University (Gashua) | Gashua, Yobe State | FED-GASHUA |
| Christopher University | Mowe, Ogun State | CHRISTOPHER |
| Clifford University | Owerrinta, Abia State | CLIFFORD |
| Coal City University | Enugu, Enugu State | COAL-CITY |
| Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University | Uli, Anambra State | COOU |
| Covenant University | Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State | COVENANT |
| Federal University (Gusau) | Gusau, Zamfara State | FED-GUSAU |
| Federal University (Birnin-Kebbi) | Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State | FED-KEBBI |
| Federal University (Lafia) | Lafia, Nasarawa State | FED-LAFIA |
| Gombe State University | Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe State | GSU |
| University of Ibadan | Ibadan, Oyo State | IBADAN |
| University of Ilorin | Ilorin, Kwara State | ILORIN |
| Joseph Ayo Babalola University | Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State | JABU |
| University of Jos | Jos, Plateau State | JOS |
| Kaduna State University | Kaduna, Kaduna State | KASU |
| Koladaisi University | Ibadan, Oyo State | KOLADAISI |
| Federal University (Oye-Ekiti) | Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State | FED-OYE EKITI |
| Federal University (Wukari) | Wukari, Taraba State | FED-WUKARI |
| Fountain University | Osogbo, Osun State | FOUNTAIN |
| Godfrey Okoye University | Urgwuomu-Nike, Enugu State | GOUU |
| Gregory University | Uturu, Abia State | GREGORY |
| Kogi State University | Anyigba, Kogi State | KSU |
| Kwara State University | Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State | KWASU |
| Legacy University | Okija, Anambra State | LEGACY |
| Madonna University | Elele, Rivers State | MADONNA |
| University of Maiduguri | Borno State | MAIDUGURI |
| University of Mkar | Gboko, Benue State | MKAR |
| Nasarawa State University | Keffi, Nasarawa State | NASARAWA |
| Nigerian Army University | Biu, Borno State | NAUB |
| Niger Delta University | Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State | NDU |
| Novena University | Ogume, Delta State | NOVENA |
| Obafemi Awolowo University | Ile-Ife, Osun State | OAU |
| Obong University | Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom State | OBONG |
| Oduduwa University | Ipetumodu, Osun State | ODUDUWA |
| University of Lagos | Lagos State | LAGOS |
| Landmark University | Omu-Aran, Kwara State | LANDMARK |
| Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University | Lapai, Niger State | LAPAI |
| Lagos State University | Ojo, Lagos State | LASU |
| Olabisi Onabanjo University | Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State | OOU |
| Paul University | Awka, Anambra State | PAUL |
| Plateau State University | Bokkos, Plateau State | PLASU |
| Nigerian Police Academy | Wudil, Kano State | POL-ACAD |
| Redeemers University | Osun State | REDEEMERS |
| Tansian University | Oba, Anambra State | TANSIAN |
| Usmanu Danfodio University | Sokoto, Sokoto State | UDU |
| Umaru Musa Yaradua University | Katsina, Katsina State | UMYUK |
| University of Africa | Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State | UNI-AFRICA |
| Hezekiah University | Umudi, Imo State | UNIHEZ |
| Kings University | Ode-Omu, Osun State | UNIKINGS |
| Osun State University | Osogbo, Osun State | UNIOSUN |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe University | Awka, Anambra State | UNIZIK |
| University of Nigeria Nsukka | Enugu State | UNN |
| University of Uyo | Akwa Ibom State | UYO |
| Renaissance University | Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu, Enugu State | RENAISSANCE |
| Ritman University | Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State | RITMAN |
| Sokoto State University | Sokoto, Sokoto State | SOSU |
| Southwestern University | Okun-Owa, Ogun State | SOUTHWESTERN |
| Spiritan University | Nneochi, Abia State | SPIRITAN |
| Summit University | Offa, Kwara State | SUMMIT |
| Wellspring University | Irhihi-Ogbaneiki, Benin City, Edo State | WELLSPRING |
| Wesley University | Ondo, Ondo State | WESLEYUNI |
| Western Delta University | Oghara, Delta State | WESTERN-DEL |
| Yobe State University | Damaturu, Yobe State | YSU |
Final Notes
It is very important to select the right subjects for JAMB if you want to study Political Science.
Make sure you meet both the subject choices and the cut-off mark to have a better chance of admission.
Also, check the rules of each university since they can be different.
Bookmark this page if you find the information useful, and keep checking the official JAMB site for any updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What subjects are needed for Political Science in JAMB?
You need English, either Government or History, and two extra subjects from Social Sciences or Arts. - Is Mathematics required for Political Science?
Yes, you need a pass in Mathematics in your O’Level results. - Can Literature in English be used as one of the extra subjects?
Check with your university, as rules may vary. - What are the O’Level exam requirements?
You must have credit passes in five subjects, including English, Government or History, three other subjects, and Mathematics. - What is the JAMB cut-off mark for Political Science?
The minimum score is 180, though some schools may require a higher mark. - Can I include CRS as one of the JAMB subjects?
Look at your chosen university’s guidelines to be sure.
