JAMB Subject Combination for Guidance & Counselling 2026/2027

Are you planning to study Guidance & Counselling for the next academic session but unsure of the approved JAMB subject combination for Guidance and Counselling 2026? We have written this article to guide you through the procedures, including other requirements needed to secure your admission alongside some of the institutions you should consider studying the course.

Admission Eligibility into Guidance and Counselling

1. JAMB Subject Combination

To gain admission into Guidance & Counselling via UTME, you must select:

1. English Language (Compulsory for all candidates)
2. Any three subjects from:
   • Arts: Literature in English, History, Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK), Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK)
   • Social Sciences: Government, Economics, Geography

This flexibility allows candidates from various academic backgrounds to qualify for the program.

2. O’Level Requirements

To meet the basic requirements, candidates must have at least five credit passes in their O’Level examinations (WAEC, NECO, or equivalent) in:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Any three subjects from Arts, Social Sciences, or Sciences (e.g., Literature, Government, Biology, Economics).

These credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.

3. Direct Entry Requirements

For Direct Entry candidates, the following qualifications are considered:

1. A’Level Passes
   • Two A’Level passes in relevant subjects such as Psychology, Sociology, or any other related field.
2. Diploma/NCE Qualifications
   • National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate of Education (NCE) in Guidance & Counselling, Psychology, or related fields with at least merit or upper credit.
3. Degree Holders
   • A Bachelor’s degree in related fields, with at least a second-class lower division, may also be considered.

Nigerian Universities Offering Guidance & Counselling

1. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
2. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
3. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
4. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
5. University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
6. Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA)
7. Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu
8. Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island
9. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA)
10. Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi
11. Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti
12. Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo
13. Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo
14. Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye
15. Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka
16. Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri
17. Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)
18. Bingham University, Karu
19. Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki
20. Federal University, Kashere (FUKASHERE)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What subjects do I need in JAMB to study Guidance and Counselling?

A: For the 2026/2027 session, the correct JAMB subject combination for Guidance and Counselling is English Language, and any three (3) of Literature in English, Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Studies, Government, or Economics.

Q: Is Government compulsory for Guidance and Counselling in JAMB?

A: Not in all universities. While some institutions prefer Government, others accept related subjects such as CRS/IRS, Literature in English, or Economics.

Q: What are the O’Level subjects required for Guidance and Counselling?

A: You need five (5) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and three (3) other subjects from Arts or Social Sciences such as Government, Literature in English, or CRS/IRS at not more than two sittings.

Q: Can Science students apply for Guidance and Counselling?

A: Yes, but only if they meet the required UTME subject combination. Even though it’s a Social Science course, a science student who includes acceptable Arts or Social Science subjects in JAMB and has the right O’Level credits can apply.

Q: Which universities in Nigeria offer Guidance and Counselling?

A: Several universities offer the course, including University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, University of Ilorin, Ahmadu Bello University, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University.