Engineering
Official JAMB Subject Combination for Civil Engineering
Planning UTME for Civil Engineering? Below is a standard four-subject layout many candidates use — treat it as a checklist, not a substitute for the official JAMB brochure or your university's latest admission criteria.
UTME subject combination
English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
1st English
2nd Mathematics
3rd Physics
4th Chemistry
O'Level requirements (WAEC / NECO)
Five (5) SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant school subjects matching your faculty course requirements.
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Practice nowFrequently asked questions
- What is the JAMB UTME subject combination for Civil Engineering?
- A common combination is: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. JAMB registers four subjects including Use of English (often shown as "English" in brochures). Always cross-check the latest JAMB brochure and your institution's faculty requirements.
- What are the O'Level requirements for Civil Engineering?
- Five (5) SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant school subjects matching your faculty course requirements. Grade requirements and accepted exam boards vary by university.
- Does every university accept the same UTME subjects?
- No. Some schools are stricter about the fourth subject or alternatives (e.g. Physics vs Economics). Use JAMB's brochure / IBASS and the university's admission guide before finalising your subject choice.