JAMB Cut Off Mark for Economics
Economics is one of the most sought-after Social Science courses in Nigerian universities. It focuses on how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about managing resources, production, consumption, and wealth. Graduates of Economics are highly valued in banking, finance, public administration, consulting, international organizations, research institutions, and the private sector.
If you want to study Economics in Nigeria, it is important to know the correct JAMB subject combination, O'Level requirements, Direct Entry requirements, the expected JAMB Cut Off Mark for Economics, and the universities that offer the course. This guide provides all the information you need.
JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Economics 2026/2027
The general JAMB cut-off mark for Economics is 150. However, each university determines its own admission cut-off score.
While some universities admit candidates with scores between 140 and 160, many competitive federal and state universities require 180, 200, or even higher. If Economics is your preferred course, aiming for 200 or above will greatly improve your chances of gaining admission, especially into top institutions.
JAMB Subject Combination for Economics
To study Economics in any accredited Nigerian university, you are required to register the following UTME subjects:
- English Language (Compulsory)
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Any one of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French, Christian Religious Studies (CRS), or Islamic Studies (IRS)
Always confirm your preferred university's specific requirements before registration, as a few institutions may have slight variations.
O'Level Requirements for Economics
Candidates seeking admission into Economics must possess at least five (5) credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB. The required subjects include:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Any other two Arts or Social Science subjects
Some universities also accept relevant subjects such as Commerce, Government, and Accounting as part of the required credits.
Candidates are generally allowed to combine results from not more than two sittings where permitted by their chosen institution.
Direct Entry Requirements for Economics
The Direct Entry requirements vary slightly across universities.
Most universities require two A-Level passes in Economics and any one of:
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Geography
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Agricultural Science
- Accounting
- Business Management
- History
- Government
Some universities also accept:
- ND or NCE with Upper Credit or Merit in a relevant discipline, in addition to five O'Level credit passes in the required subjects.
Applicants should check the admission requirements of their preferred institution before applying.
Universities Offering Economics in Nigeria
The following universities offer Economics or related Economics programmes in Nigeria:
- Abia State University
- Adekunle Ajasin University
- Ahmadu Bello University
- Afe Babalola University
- Achievers University
- Adamawa State University
- Admiralty University of Nigeria
- Air Force Institute of Technology
- Ajayi Crowther University
- Akwa Ibom State University
- Al-Hikmah University
- Al-Qalam University
- American University of Nigeria
- Ambrose Alli University
- Anchor University
- Arthur Jarvis University
- Atiba University
- Augustine University
- Babcock University
- Bauchi State University
- Bayero University
- Baze University
- Bells University of Technology
- Benson Idahosa University
- Benue State University
- Bingham University
- Bowen University
- Caleb University
- Caritas University
- Chrisland University
- Christopher University
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
- Clifford University
- Coal City University
- Covenant University
- Crawford University
- Crown Hill University
- Delta State University
- Dominican University
- Eastern Palm University
- Ebonyi State University
- Edo University, Iyamho
- Edwin Clark University
- Ekiti State University
- Elizade University
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology
- Evangel University
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
- Federal University, Dutse
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
- Federal University, Kashere
- Federal University, Lafia
- Federal University, Lokoja
- Federal University, Gusau
- Federal University, Wukari
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
- Fountain University
- Godfrey Okoye University
- Gombe State University
- Gregory University
- Hallmark University
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University
- Imo State University
- University of Abuja
- University of Calabar
- University of Ibadan
- University of Ilorin
- University of Jos
- University of Lagos
- University of Maiduguri
- University of Mkar
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- University of Port Harcourt
- University of Uyo
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University
- Kaduna State University
- Kings University
- Kogi State University
- Koladaisi University
- Kwararafa University
- Kwara State University
- Landmark University
- Lagos State University
- Lead City University
- Legacy University
- Madonna University
- McPherson University
- Michael and Cecilia Ibru University
- Mountain Top University
- Nasarawa State University
- National Open University of Nigeria
- Nigerian Army University
- Nigerian Defence Academy
- Niger Delta University
- Nile University of Nigeria
- Novena University
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- Obong University
- Oduduwa University
- Olabisi Onabanjo University
- Osun State University
- Pan-Atlantic University
- Paul University
- Plateau State University
- Precious Cornerstone University
- Redeemer's University
- Renaissance University
- Rhema University
- Ritman University
- Salem University
- Samuel Adegboyega University
- Skyline University Nigeria
- Sokoto State University
- Spiritan University
- Summit University
- Tansian University
- Taraba State University
- Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University
- University of Africa, Toru-Orua
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University
- Veritas University
- Wellspring University
- Wesley University
- Western Delta University
- Yobe State University
If this guide helped you, share it with other students preparing for the 2026/2027 admission exercise. If you have any questions about studying Economics, JAMB requirements, or the universities offering the course, feel free to ask in the comments.
