JAMB Subject Combination for Banking and Finance

Banking and Finance is one of the popular courses in Nigeria that focuses on money management, banking operations, investment, and financial systems. It prepares students for careers in banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, and other sectors of the economy. Because it is both a commercial and social science-based course, there are specific requirements candidates must meet before gaining admission.

One of the most important requirements is the correct JAMB subject combination. This refers to the subjects you are expected to choose when registering for JAMB. Choosing the right combination is very important because it determines whether you are qualified to study the course. Even with a high JAMB score, the wrong subject combination can affect your admission chances.

If you are interested in studying Banking and Finance, it is important to understand the different categories available, as the course is offered under both Administration and Social Science in Nigerian universities. This article will guide you through the JAMB Subject Combination for Banking and Finance, O’Level and Direct Entry requirements, as well as the universities offering the course.

JAMB Subject Combination for Banking and Finance

The JAMB subject combination for Banking and Finance depends on the category you are applying for.

For Banking and Finance [Administration]

Mathematics
Economics
Any one of Government or Geography
English Language (compulsory)

For Banking and Finance [Social Science]

Economics
Mathematics
Any other Arts or Social Science subject
English Language (compulsory)

These subjects are important because they form the foundation for understanding financial systems, economic policies, and business operations.

JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Banking and Finance

The general JAMB cut-off mark for admission into universities is 140. However, Banking and Finance is a competitive course in many universities, especially in top institutions.

Candidates are strongly advised to aim for at least 180 and above to improve their chances of admission. Some universities may require even higher scores depending on their standards.

Always confirm the specific cut-off mark of your chosen institution to be on the safe side.

O’Level Requirements for Banking and Finance

For Banking and Finance [Administration]

Candidates must have five (5) credit passes which include:

English Language
Mathematics
Any other subjects

For candidates using NABTEB, the remaining subjects can include:-

Accounting
Principles of Accounts
Commerce
Office Practice
Economics

For Banking and Finance [Social Science]

Candidates must have five (5) credit passes which include:-

English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Any two other subjects

These subjects are required because they provide the basic knowledge needed for studying finance-related courses.

Direct Entry Requirements for Banking and Finance

For Banking and Finance [Administration]

Two (2) A Level passes chosen from Accounting, Economics, Management, Mathematics, Geography, or Statistics

For Banking and Finance [Social Science]

Two (2) A Level passes in Accounting or Economics and one other subject
OR NCE merit in relevant subjects
OR ND credit
OR recognised professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, ICMA, or GPFA

Universities Offering Banking and Finance in Nigeria

If you are planning to study Banking and Finance, these are the universities in Nigeria where the course is currently offered. This list includes both Federal, State, and Private institutions, so you can carefully check and choose the one that best suits your preference.

Below are the schools where you can study Banking and Finance:

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State
Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State
Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos State
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State
Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu State
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, Imo State
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State
Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State
Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (Affiliated to University of Nigeria, Nsukka)
University of Jos, Plateau State
University of Lagos, Lagos State
Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State
University of Maiduguri, Borno State
McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
Paul University, Awka, Anambra State
University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Tansian University, Oba, Anambra State
Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Wellspring University, Benin City, Edo State
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
University of Abuja, Abuja
Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State
Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State
Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State
Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos State
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State
Bayero University, Kano, Kano State
Baze University, Abuja
Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State
University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State
University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State
Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, Imo State
Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State
Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State
Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
Hallmark University, Ijebu-Itele, Ogun State
Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (Affiliated to University of Nigeria, Nsukka)
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State
Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State
Kogi State University, Anyigba, Kogi State
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State
Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State
Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State
University of Maiduguri, Borno State
Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode, Delta State
Mountain Top University, Makogi-Oba, Ogun State
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State
Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
National Open University of Nigeria (e-learning), Lagos State
Obong University, Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom State
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
Pan-Atlantic University, Victoria Island, Lagos State
Paul University, Awka, Anambra State
Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State
Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
Redeemer’s University, Osun State
Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu State
Rhema University, Aba, Abia State
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State
Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun State
Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State
Summit University, Offa, Kwara State
Usmanu Danfodio University (e-learning), Sokoto, Sokoto State
University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State
Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun State
University of Uyo (e-learning), Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Veritas University, Abuja
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo State
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State

If Banking and Finance is your target course, these are the schools you should be considering. Make sure you confirm the specific admission requirements and cut-off mark of your chosen university before applying.

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