Jamb Introduces Two Additional New Subjects

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By Samantha Allen

Published: January 31, 2022 | 5:14 PM

Computer Studies and Physical and Health Education have been added to the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board’s (JAMB) list of UTME subjects.

The board announced this in its weekly bulletin, which was distributed to journalists in Abuja on Monday by the Director of Public Relations, Dr Fabian Benjamin.

Candidates taking the UTME can now choose Computer Studies or Physical and Health Education as one of the four obligatory UTME courses, if they like or as stipulated by their program preferences, according to JAMB.

The board said the addition of the two subjects to the existing 23 UTME subjects would commence from the 2022 UTME exercise.

The board explained in its bulletin that the move is to enhance the career prospects of students transiting to tertiary institutions.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that with the addition, there are now 25 UTME subjects to be written by candidates.

Others are Agricultural Science, Arabic, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Commerce, Economics, French, Geography, Government, Hausa, History and Home Economics.

Others are Igbo, Islamic Studies, Literature in English, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Use of English and Yoruba.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.