JAMB Subject Combination for Business Administration 2025/2026

Hello! Are you bothered about the right JAMB subject combination for Business Administration in 2025/2026 academic session? If yes, then you’ve taken the right step already.

Yes! Making attempt to confirm and ensure you’re making the right choice concerning your subject combination is a great signal that you prioritize gaining admission this year.

We’ve disclosed the key subject combination for Business Administration in JAMB, WAEC or NECO as well as Direct Entry. Not just that but you’ll also know about departmental cut-off point for the course which otherwise known as University cut-off mark.

Without further ado, let’s proceed.

What is Subject Combination?

Subject combination refers to the careful selection of subjects that’s directly related to the course you intend to study in the University, Polytechnic or College of Education.

The issue of subject combination starts way back Senior Secondary School two (SS2). That’s when you decided to study either Science or Art which will then affect the subject you offer.

In extension, when you’re about to write the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, you will have to select four (4) core subjects that directly affects the course.

Remember, the emphasis of this article is to help you make the right JAMB subject combination for Business Administration.

Why Study Business Administration?

Business Administration is a pivotal course in the world of today as it lays a good foundation on starting and managing your personal ventures or for others.

Proper understanding of market trends, managing finance and also fundamentals of entrepreneurial journey. As a graduate of Business Administration, you can work here in Nigeria and countries abroad.

The pay is good and you’re very open to diverse career opportunities and leadership roles.

JAMB Subject Combination for Business Administration 2025/2026

If you’re registering the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for Business Administration then select Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and Government, Accounting or Commerce as your core subject combination.

Remember, it has to be four (4) as such English and Mathematics are compulsory. Then you can select two other between Economics, Government, Accounting or Commerce.

O’level Subject Combination for Business Administration

During your registration, you will be demanded to provide O’level result i.e. WAEC/GCE/NABTEB or NECO which must including five (4) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Government, Accounting etc.

Direct Entry Requirements for Business Administration

Using Direct Entry to seek admission means you already did a pre-degree program either at a University, Polytechnic or College of Education.

This therefore indicates that you must have a minimum of lower credit in either National Diploma (ND), Nigerian Certificate of Education (N.C.E) or Ordinary Diploma.

Admission Requirements for Business Administration

Irrespective of the institution you seek to gain admission, below are the sacrosanct requirements you must fulfill.

• Your O’level result (WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB) must contains at least five (5) credit passes not excluding English Language and Mathematics.
• You must have registered and sat for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.
• Score above 140 is mandatory.
• You must register and attend the compulsory Post UTME screening.
• You will provide Certificate of Origin, National Identity card, JAMB notification result slip, recent passport photograph, Post UTME registration slip etc. during screening.

Note: After being offered admission, you will pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000) depending of the institution.

JAMB Cut-off Mark for Business Administration

Candidates seeking to study Business Administration in a university must score a minimum of 140 in Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Scoring below 140 means you will go a Polytechnic and 100 is for College of Education.

Here’s how you can score high in JAMB to ensure your admission is assured.

University Cut-off Mark for Business Administration

S/N	University	Cut-off Mark
1	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	180-220
2	Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna	180-220
3	Bayero University, Kano	180-220
4	Federal University, Dutse	180-220
5	Ambros Ali University, Edo	180-220
6	Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu	180-200
7	Delta State University, Abraka	180-200
8	Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti	180-200
9	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt	180-220
10	Imo State University, Owerri	180-220
11	Kaduna State University, Kaduna	180-220
12	Prince Abubakar Audu University	180-220
13	Kwara State University, Malete	180-220
14	Nasarawa State University, Keffi	180-220
15	Osun State University, Osogbo	180-220
16	Sule Lamido University, Kafin-Hausa	180-220
17	University of Delta, Agbor	180-220
18	Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara	180-220
19	Taraba State University, Jalingo	180-220
20	Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden	180-200

Polytechnic Cut-off Mark for Business Administration

S/N	University	Cut-off Mark
1	Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja	100
2	City Polytechnic, Abuja	100
3	Abia State Polytechnic, Aba	100
4	Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene	100
5	Federal Polytechnic, Mubi	100
6	Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron	100
7	Southern Atlantic Polytechnic, Uyo	100
8	Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi	100
9	Abubakar Tafari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi	100
10	Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri	100
11	Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic, Uyo	100
12	Heritage Polytechnic, Eket	100
13	Divine Polytechnic, Mkpani	100

FAQs

Is Mathematics Mandatory for Business Administration?

• Yes, Mathematics is a mandatory subject combination for Business Administration.

Can I Study Business Administration in Polytechnic?

• Sure, if you do not score up to 140 in JAMB, you could still study Business Administration in any Polytechnic of your choice.

Conclusion 

Studying Business Administration is a good ambition and the right kick off point is making the right JAMB subject combination which are Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and Government etc.

If you have further questions, refer to JAMB brochure.