Offered at big schools including: University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Ahmadu Bello University, University of Benin, University of Ilorin, University of Port Harcourt, University of Calabar, University of Uyo, Bayero University Kano, University of Maiduguri, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ekiti State University, Delta State University, Abraka, Rivers State University, Osun State University, Niger Delta University.
Geology at UNILAG
- UTME subjects: requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
- UTME subjects: JAMB's live brochure lists: English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
- O'level: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (ILORIN, FED-LAFIA: not more than two sittings)
Geology at UI
- UTME subjects: does not accept Geography as a UTME subject
- UTME subjects: JAMB's live brochure lists: English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics.
- O'level: five (5) or six (6) credits at one or two sittings: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and one of Geography, Further Mathematics, Economics and Technical Drawing
Geology at UNN
- UTME subjects: any three (3) of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Biology (Geography not listed)
- O'level: English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics (EBSU: not more than two sittings; does not admit physically challenged candidates)
Geology at ABU
- UTME subjects: requires Use of English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- O'level: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (ILORIN, FED-LAFIA: not more than two sittings)
Geology at UNIBEN
- UTME subjects: accepts Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology; does not accept Geography
- O'level: accept credits in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology; do not accept Geography
Geology at UNILORIN
- UTME subjects: require Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- O'level: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (ILORIN, FED-LAFIA: not more than two sittings)
Geology at UNIZIK
- O'level: accepts an O'level pass in English Language
Geology at UNIPORT
- UTME subjects: any three (3) of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Biology (Geography not listed)
- UTME subjects: JAMB's live brochure lists: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
- O'level: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (ILORIN, FED-LAFIA: not more than two sittings)
Geology at UNICAL
- UTME subjects: require Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- O'level: English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics (EBSU: not more than two sittings; does not admit physically challenged candidates)
Geology at UNIJOS
- O'level: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Geography (NDU: not more than two sittings)
Other schools have their own rules too. Requirements differ between schools and can change each year. Before you register, check your chosen school's entry in the official JAMB brochure on ibass.jamb.gov.ng (Brochure, then View by institution) and the school's own admission notice.
From JAMB's brochure, checked 9 October 2026. How we check these figures
