JAMB Subject Combination for Public Administration 2025/2026

The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is in few months, thus registration is ongoing and this is the best time to select the right subject combination for your intended course.

In this article, we will address specifically JAMB subject combination for Public Administration in the 2025/2026 admission race.

First, bravo as you’ve come this far with your admission ambition. I said this because without passing either WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB etc. you wouldn’t be thinking about JAMB.

To ensure your effort thus far is not a waste, you need to make the right choice in selecting a course and in extension the appropriate subject combination.

What is Subject Combination?

Subject combination refers to the major four (4) subjects that directly deals with the course you intend to study. These same subjects are the ones you will write in the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.

Each course has its own admission requirements which includes the subject combination which can be found in JAMB brochure. For Public Administration, here are the core subjects.

JAMB Subject Combination for Public Administration?

Candidates seeking to study Public Administration in any Nigerian University, Polytechnic or College of Education must choose Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and Government as JAMB subject combination.  

It is always advisable to consult either JAMB brochure or approved CBT center to seek advice about the right subject combination as failure to get it right might result in you not getting admission.

So, the standard JAMB subject combination for Public Administration is Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and Government etc.

O’level Subject Combination for Public Administration

Remember, when it comes to tertiary institution admission process, you cannot take away the place of O’level (WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB).

The standard requirements for O’level is that you must have a minimum of five (5) credit passes including Mathematics and English Language.

Specifically for candidates seeking to study Public Administration, you must have at least C6 in the following subjects:

• Mathematics
• English Language
• Government
• Economics
• Civic Education
• Christian Religious Studies

For direct entry students, you must have N.C.E, OND, etc. in addition to the above requirements to be offered admission.

General Admission Requirements for Public Administration

Below is a compilation of JAMB and institutions admission requirements for Public Administration. Adhering to them is mandatory.

• Candidates must have either Original WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB result or better still Statement of result before offered admission.
• Your O’level result (WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB) must have at least C6 in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• Scoring at least 180 in Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination is mandatory.
• Attending Post UTME screening is mandatory.
• Documents such as; National Identity card, Certificate of Origin, JAMB notification result slip, recent passport photograph, Post UTME registration slip etc. during screening.

Note: Almost all institution in Nigeria demands you pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000) depending of the institution.

JAMB Cut-off Mark for Public Administration

Candidates applying for Public Administration as first choice of course must score nothing below 180 to gain admission into a university, 140 for Polytechnics and 100 for Colleges of Education etc.

Departmental Cut-off Mark for Public Administration

Departmental in this context refers to the institution score requirements to offer you admission for Public Administration.

S/N	University	Cut-off Mark for Mass Comm.
1	Abia State University	180 – 200
2	Akwa Ibom State University	180 – 200
3	University of Uyo	180 – 200
4	University of Calabar	180 – 200
5	University of Lagos	180 – 200
6	Lagos State University	180 – 200
7	Ambrose Ali University	180 – 200
8	Nasarawa State University	180 – 200
9	Babcock University	180 – 200
10	Madonna University	180 – 200
11	Covenant University	180 – 200
12	Plateau State University	180 – 200
13	Redeemer University	180 – 200
14	Delta State University	180 – 200
15	Ritman University	180 – 200

Polytechnic Cut-off Mark for Public Administration

S/N	University	Cut-off Mark
1	Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja	120 – 140
2	City Polytechnic, Abuja	120 – 140
3	Abia State Polytechnic, Aba	120 – 140
4	Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene	120 – 140
5	Federal Polytechnic, Mubi	120 – 140
6	Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron	120 – 140
7	Southern Atlantic Polytechnic, Uyo	120 – 140
8	Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi	120 – 140
9	Abubakar Tafari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi	120 – 140
10	Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri	120 – 140
11	Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic, Uyo	120 – 140
12	Heritage Polytechnic, Eket	120 – 140
13	Divine Polytechnic, Mkpani	120 – 140

Benefits of Studying Public Administration?

There are numerous benefits you stand to gain studying Public Administration. (i) is the exposure to Governmental activities which increases your chances of contesting for a Public office. (ii) the job salary is a good pay. (iii) you can work here in Nigeria and even internationally. (iv) you will become a custodian of history and government performances.  

Conclusion

Public Administration is a very competitive courses because of its outstanding nature and role in the society. In gaining admission, you must get it right in select the right subjects; Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and Government etc. then endeavouring to score at least 200 to increase our chances.