Chemical Engineering Admission Requirements
JAMB subject combinations, O'Level requirements and Direct Entry routes for Chemical Engineering in Nigeria. Verified against the latest JAMB brochure.
JAMB Subject Combinations
Chemical Engineering candidates must register the following JAMB subject combination. English Language is compulsory for every course in Nigeria.
Combination 1 Primary
Use of English is mandatory for all JAMB candidates. Subject combinations may vary slightly by institution — confirm with the institution's Post-UTME requirements.
O'Level Requirements
Minimum 5 credits in O'Level subjects relevant to the course, including English Language and Mathematics.
For Chemical Engineering, you typically need 5 credit passes at SSCE level (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) at not more than 2 sittings. Required subjects include:
- English Language — credit pass (C6 or better) is compulsory.
- Mathematics — credit pass (C6 or better) is compulsory for most science courses.
- Three (3) additional credit passes in subjects matching the JAMB combination above.
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
You can also gain admission into Chemical Engineering via Direct Entry if you hold any of:
- OND/HND with at least Upper Credit in a related discipline.
- NCE with at least Merit in two relevant teaching subjects.
- A'Level / IJMB / JUPEB with passes in at least two relevant subjects.
- Cambridge A'Level in at least two related subjects.
- First degree from a recognised institution (for second-degree applicants).
Direct Entry students typically join at 200-level, shortening the programme by one year. Apply through JAMB's DE registration (not UTME).