JAMB Subject Combination for English Language
The UTME subjects and O'level credits JAMB's brochure lists for English Language at most universities. Copied from the brochure and checked 1 October 2026.
| UTME (four subjects) | Use of English, plus: Literature in English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject. |
|---|---|
| O'level | Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Literature in English, English Language and three other Arts or Social Science subjects. |
Check your university before you register
A few universities accept a different subject for English Language or add conditions, such as all O'level credits in one sitting. Open JAMB's brochure on IBASS, choose Brochure, then View by institution, then your university, and find English Language.
Practise your UTME subjects
Score high in your four subjects
Practise real JAMB past questions for English Language's subjects, with answers, timed CBT-style quizzes and a list of the topics you need to work on.
Source: JAMB brochure, Arts on IBASS. See also all 35 courses and this year's cut-off marks.