JAMB Subject Combination for Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is one of the most popular engineering courses in Nigeria. It focuses on the design, production, maintenance, and operation of machines, engines, manufacturing systems, and other mechanical equipment. Mechanical engineers play important roles in industries such as construction, manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, transportation, and aviation. 

Before applying to study Mechanical Engineering through JAMB, you need to know the correct UTME subject combination for Mechanical Engineering, O'Level requirements, Direct Entry qualifications, and the universities that offer the course. Meeting these admission requirements is important because using the wrong subject combination or not having the required credits can affect your chances of gaining admission.

If you are planning to study Mechanical Engineering in any accredited Nigerian university, this guide contains everything you need to know before registering for JAMB.

JAMB Subject Combination for Mechanical Engineering

Candidates seeking admission to study Mechanical Engineering are required to register the following subjects in UTME:-

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry

It is important to select the correct subject combination during JAMB registration, as choosing the wrong subjects may make you ineligible for admission.

What is the JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Mechanical Engineering?

The JAMB cut-off mark is the minimum UTME score required for admission into a course. However, each university determines its own departmental cut-off mark depending on the number of applicants and available admission spaces.

For Mechanical Engineering, the general JAMB cut-off mark starts from 180 and above. Highly competitive universities such as the University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ahmadu Bello University, and the Federal University of Technology, Akure may require much higher scores.

To improve your chances of gaining admission, it is advisable to score 220 or above, especially if you are applying to competitive federal universities.

O'Level Requirements for Mechanical Engineering

Candidates must obtain at least five (5) credit passes in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or any approved equivalent examination. The required subjects include:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Any other Science subject

Candidates can combine results from not more than two sittings where the institution permits.

Direct Entry Requirements for Mechanical Engineering

Candidates seeking admission through Direct Entry are expected to possess any of the following qualifications:

• Two (2) A'Level passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• National Diploma (ND) with at least Upper Credit in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related programme.
• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) Technical with acceptable grades.

Candidates should also satisfy the O'Level requirements before applying.

List of Universities Offering Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria

The following universities offer Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria:

• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State (AAU)
• Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State (ABSU)
• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State (ABU)
• Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State (ABUAD)
• University of Abuja, Abuja, FCT (ABUJA)
• Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, Kaduna State (AFIT)
• Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State
• Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State
• Adeleke University, Ede, Osun 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
• Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu State
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State
• Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
• Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Cross River State
• Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
• Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
• Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
• Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State
• Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
• Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State
• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
• Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State
• Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State
• Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State
• Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State
• Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
• University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State
• Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
• University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State
• Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State
• University of Jos, Plateau State
• Kaduna Polytechnic (Affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University)
• Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State
• Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State
• Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State
• University of Lagos, Lagos State
• Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State
• Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State
• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State
• Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State
• University of Maiduguri, Borno State
• Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State
• Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State
• Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa State
• Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State
• Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State
• Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna State
• Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
• Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
• Federal Polytechnic, Offa (Affiliated to the Federal University of Technology, Minna)
• Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
• Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State
• University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State
• Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
• Technical University, Ibadan, Oyo State
• Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State
• Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State
• Usmanu Danfodiyo University e-Learning Centre, Sokoto State
• Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia 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

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