JAMB Subject Combination for Adult Education(2025)

Do you want to study Adult Education in Nigeria, and do not know the subject combination to pick for your JAMB? Don’t worry. This guide breaks down everything you need to know — from the correct JAMB subject combination to WAEC requirements, and the list of universities offering Adult Education.

What is Adult Education?

Adult Education focuses on teaching adults vital skills like reading, writing, vocational training, community development, and lifelong learning. It’s especially important for national development, as it supports individuals who didn’t have access to formal education earlier in life.

Specializations within Adult Education may include:

• Adult Literacy and Community Development
• Continuing and Non-Formal Education
• Extension Education

JAMB Subject Combination for Adult Education

If you’re applying through UTME, you must take:

English Language (Compulsory) and any three (3) of the following: Government, History, Economics, CRS/IRS Geography, Literature in English, Commerce

Note: Most universities prefer subjects from the Arts or Social Sciences. Avoid science subjects unless a school specifically requires them.

WAEC Requirements for Adult Education

To be eligible, you must have at least five (5) credit passes in your O’Level results, including:

English Language (Compulsory), Mathematics (Compulsory for most universities), and any three of: Government History, Economics, CRS/IRS Geography, Literature in English, Civic Education

Direct Entry Requirements for Adult Education

If you’re applying through Direct Entry (200 level), you’ll need:

Two (2) A-Level passes in relevant subjects such as Government, Economics, History, CRS/IRS, etc.
OR

An NCE, OND, or other approved diploma in a related field with at least a Merit Pass.

Universities Offering Adult Education in Nigeria

Below are some top federal and state universities that offer Adult Education:

Federal 

1. University of Ibadan (UI)

2. University of Lagos (UNILAG)

3. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

4. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

5. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria

6. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Federal

State 

1. Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)

2. Ekiti State University (EKSU)

3. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE)

4. Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)

Always check the university’s specific requirements in the official JAMB brochure. That’s all for JAMB Subject Combination for Adult Education.  If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to drop a comment, and we’ll be happy to help