JAMB Subject Combination for Electrical Engineering 2025/2026: Electrical engineering is one of the most popular and sought-after courses in Nigeria. It is a branch of engineering that deals with the design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems and devices. Electrical engineers work in various fields such as power generation, transmission, distribution, electronics, telecommunications, computer engineering, robotics, biomedical engineering, and more.

If you are interested in studying electrical engineering in any Nigerian university, you need to know the requirements and the subject combination for JAMB UTME and Direct Entry. In this article, we will provide you with the information you need to prepare for your admission into electrical engineering.

JAMB UTME Requirements for Electrical Engineering 2025/2026

To be eligible for admission into electrical engineering through JAMB UTME, you need to meet the following requirements:

• You must have at least five (5) credit passes in SSCE (WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB) or its equivalent in not more than two (2) sittings. The subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other science subject.
• You must score at least 180 in JAMB UTME. However, some universities may have higher cut-off marks for electrical engineering. You can check the cut-off marks for different universities here.
• You must choose electrical engineering as your first choice of course in JAMB UTME.
• You must register and write the post-UTME screening test of your chosen university.

JAMB Subject Combination for Electrical Engineering 2025/2026

The subject combination for electrical engineering in JAMB UTME is as follows:

• English Language (compulsory)
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry

You must prepare well for these subjects and aim to score high marks in them. You can use the JAMB syllabus, questions, and CBT practice software to study for the exam.

Direct Entry Requirements for Electrical Engineering 2025/2026

If you have a diploma or a degree in a related field, you can apply for direct entry admission into electrical engineering. The direct entry requirements vary depending on the university and the qualification you have. However, some of the common requirements are:

• You must have at least two (2) A Level passes in Mathematics and Physics.
• You must have a National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of Upper Credit or Lower Credit respectively.
• You must meet the O’Level requirements as stated above.
• You must apply through JAMB Direct Entry and choose electrical engineering as your course of choice.
• You must register and write the post-UTME screening test of your chosen university.

List of Universities Offering Electrical Engineering in Nigeria

According to the JAMB brochure, there are about 50 universities in Nigeria that offer electrical engineering as a course. Some of them are:

1. Ahmadu Bello University
2. University of Abuja
3. Bayero University
4. Kano University of Science & Technology
5. Niger Delta University
6. University of Port-Harcourt
7. River State University of Science and Technology
8. Nnamdi Azikiwe University
9. University of Nigeria

Available as Electrical and Computer Engineering in:

1. Lagos State University
2. Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Available as Electrical Electronics in:

Certainly, here is the list of universities you provided:

1. Afe Babalola University
2. Obafemi Awolowo University
3. Ambrose Alli University
4. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology
5. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
6. Bauchi State University
7. University of Benin
8. Bells University of Technology
9. Caritas University
10. Covenant University
11. Cross River State University of Science & Technology
12. Elizade University
13. Enugu State University of Science and Technology
14. Ekiti State University
15. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
16. Federal University of Petroleum Resources
17. Federal University of Technology, Akure
18. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
19. Gregory University
20. University of Ibadan
21. Igbinedion University
22. University of Ilorin
23. Imo State University
24. University of Jos
25. Kwara State University
26. University of Lagos
27. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
28. Madonna University
29. University of Maiduguri
30. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
31. Nigerian Defence Academy
32. Niger Delta University
33. Obafemi Awolowo University
34. University of Port-Harcourt
35. Osun State University
36. University of Uyo
37. Modibbo Adama University of Technology
38. Ondo State University of Science and Technology

You can check the full list of universities offering electrical engineering here.

Conclusion

Electrical engineering is a challenging but rewarding course that opens up many opportunities for graduates. If you want to study electrical engineering in Nigeria, you need to know the requirements and the subject combination for JAMB UTME and Direct Entry. We hope this article has provided you with the information you need to prepare for your admission into electrical engineering. We wish you all the best in your academic pursuit.

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