NECO, WAEC, NABTEB, and JAMB subject combination for Sociology 2027/2028 is out. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released an updated list of UTME and direct-entry subject combinations for Sociology for the 2027/2028 academic session.
Why Choosing the Right and Correct JAMB Subject Combination for Sociology UTME is Important
Choosing the right JAMB subject combination for Sociology during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration is the first requirement for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
In other words, to qualify for 2027 admission to study Sociology in any Nigerian university, you must choose four (4) compulsory subjects approved by JAMB and your school during the UTME registration exercise.
Use of English is compulsory, while the remaining three subjects must be relevant to Sociology.
You will be denied admission if you register for UTME or Direct Entry (DE) with an incorrect subject combination for Sociology.
JAMB Subject Combination for Sociology 2027/2028
Approved and required UTME subjects for Sociology:
| 1. | Use of English |
| 2. | Government |
| 3. | Literature in English |
| 4. | CRS or Economics |
WAEC Subject Combination For Sociology 2027/2028
Required WAEC O’level subjects for Sociology:
| 1. | Mathematics |
| 2. | English Language |
| 3. | Civic Education |
| 4. | Government |
| 5. | Economics |
| 6. | CRS |
| 8. | Any Other Subject |
NECO Subject Combination For Sociology 2027/2028
Required NECO O’level subjects for Sociology:
| 1. | Mathematics |
| 2. | English Language |
| 3. | Civic Education |
| 4. | Government |
| 5. | Economics |
| 6. | CRS |
| 8. | Any Other Subject |
NABTEB Subject Combination For Sociology 2027/2028
Required NABTEB O’level subjects for Sociology:
| 1. | Mathematics |
| 2. | English Language |
| 3. | Civic Education |
| 4. | Government |
| 5. | Economics |
| 6. | CRS |
| 8. | Any Other Subject |
UTME and Direct Entry Requirements to Study Sociology in Nigeria
- You must score a minimum of 150 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
- You must have at least five (5) credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in your O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB).
- Your O’Level results must not be more than two (2) sittings.
- You must be at least sixteen (16) years old on or before October 2026.
If you are a direct entry candidate, you must possess a strong grade or merit in your National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), JUPEB, IJMB, or any other recognised Direct Entry programme.
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