JAMB Subject Combination for Civil Law 2025/2026: Civil law is one of the most popular and prestigious courses in the field of law in Nigeria. It deals with the legal system that governs the rights and obligations of individuals and entities about contracts, property, torts, family, inheritance, and other civil matters. Civil law is also known as private law or common law.
If you are interested in studying civil law in any Nigerian university, you need to know the requirements and subject combinations for the course. In this blog post, we will provide you with the information you need to prepare for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination and admission process for civil law in 2025/2026.
UTME Requirements for Civil Law 2025/2026
To be eligible to study civil law in any Nigerian university, you must have at least five O’level credit passes in the following subjects:
- English Language
- Literature-in-English
- Mathematics
- Any two other Arts or Social Science subjects
The O’level results can be obtained from any of the following examinations:
- West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
- National Examination Council (NECO)
- General Certificate of Education (GCE)
- National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB)
You must also register and sit for the JAMB UTME examination and score at least 180 marks (or higher depending on the cut-off mark of your chosen university) to be considered for admission.
JAMB Subject Combination for Civil Law 2025/2026
The JAMB UTME examination consists of four subjects, one of which is compulsory and the other three are optional. The compulsory subject for civil law is:
- English Language
The optional subjects for civil law are:
- Any three Arts or Social Science subjects
Some examples of Arts or Social Science subjects are:
- Literature-in-English
- Government
- Economics
- History
- Christian Religious Studies
- Islamic Religious Studies
- Geography
- Commerce
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Civic Education
You should choose the subjects that you are most comfortable with and that you have prepared well for. You should also check the specific requirements of your chosen university, as some may have preferences or waivers for certain subjects.
Direct Entry Requirements for Civil Law 2025/2026
If you have already obtained a higher qualification, such as a National Diploma (ND), a National Certificate of Education (NCE), or a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.), you can apply for direct entry admission into civil law. This means that you will start from the second year (200 level) of the course, instead of the first year (100 level).
To be eligible for direct entry admission into civil law, you must have at least two A-level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects. Alternatively, you can have an NCE, an ND, or a B.Sc. with a minimum of a second-class lower division in a relevant discipline.
You must also register and sit for the JAMB Direct Entry examination and score high enough to be considered for admission.
List of Universities Offering Civil Law in Nigeria 2025/2026
According to the JAMB brochure, the following universities offer civil law as a course in Nigeria:
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State (ABU)
- University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State (CALABAR)
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State (EBSU)
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State (OOU)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State (UNIZIK)
You can check the JAMB brochure for more details on the admission requirements and special considerations for each university.
Conclusion
Civil law is a rewarding and challenging course that requires dedication and hard work. If you are passionate about civil law and you want to pursue it as a career, you need to prepare well for the JAMB examination and admission process. You need to have the right O’level results, choose the right JAMB subject combination, and score high enough to secure a place in your preferred university.
We hope that this blog post has provided you with useful information on the JAMB subject combination for civil law 2025/2026. We wish you all the best in your academic journey.
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