Pure & Applied Sciences
Official JAMB Subject Combination for Petroleum Chemistry
Planning UTME for Petroleum Chemistry? 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, Chemistry, Two of Physics, Biology, and Mathematics.
1st English
2nd Chemistry
3rd Two of Physics, Biology, and Mathematics.
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 Petroleum Chemistry?
- A common combination is: English, Chemistry, Two of Physics, Biology, and Mathematics.. 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 Petroleum Chemistry?
- 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.