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 Requirements

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

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/NUniversityCut-off Mark
1Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi180-220
2Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna180-220
3Bayero University, Kano180-220
4Federal University, Dutse180-220
5Ambros Ali University, Edo180-220
6Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu180-200
7Delta State University, Abraka180-200
8Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti180-200
9Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt180-220
10Imo State University, Owerri180-220
11Kaduna State University, Kaduna180-220
12Prince Abubakar Audu University180-220
13Kwara State University, Malete180-220
14Nasarawa State University, Keffi180-220
15Osun State University, Osogbo180-220
16Sule Lamido University, Kafin-Hausa180-220
17University of Delta, Agbor180-220
18Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara180-220
19Taraba State University, Jalingo180-220
20Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden180-200

Polytechnic Cut-off Mark for Business Administration

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

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *