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Guidance and Counselling Admission Requirements

JAMB subject combinations, O'Level requirements and Direct Entry routes for Guidance and Counselling in Nigeria. Verified against the latest JAMB brochure.

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JAMB Subject Combinations

Guidance and Counselling candidates must register the following JAMB subject combination. English Language is compulsory for every course in Nigeria.

Combination 1 Primary

Subject 1 (Compulsory)
Use of English
Subject 2
one other
Subject 3
one other
Subject 4
one other

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 Guidance and Counselling, 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 Guidance and Counselling 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).

⚠ Verify with JAMB brochure Requirements change occasionally. Always confirm the current year's JAMB brochure for the most accurate subject combinations and O'Level requirements before registering.