Germinating the JAMB subject combinations for Botany 2026 is your seed for sprouting a career in Nigeria’s vital agriculture and environmental sectors. BSc Botany (Plant Biology) is a four-year growth cycle exploring plant physiology, ecology, and genetics, branching into roles in crop improvement, forestry, or biotech firms. With Nigeria’s agri-economy (contributing 25%+ to GDP) facing climate threats and food security challenges, botanists are the roots of sustainable solutions
Official JAMB Subject Combinations for Botany 2026/2027
In the Faculty of Life Sciences, JAMB nurtures sciences to test your affinity for photosynthetic wonders. Photosynthesis activated:
Compulsory Subjects:
- English Language (sunlight – fuels clear exposition on findings)
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Nutrient Trio (Exactly 3):
- Biology (chlorophyll – plant anatomy, taxonomy)
- Chemistry (water – biochemistry, soil chemistry)
- Physics or Mathematics (CO2 – environmental physics or quant modeling)
Botany JAMB Subject combination: English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements for 2026
A’Level growers? Transplant to 200 level:
- A-Level/IJMB/JUPEB: Passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Maths.
- Relevant ND: In agriculture or life sciences with merit.
- UTME Subjects for DE: Mirror the canopy (English, Bio, Chem, Physics/Maths).
- O-level credits rooted.
Botany Cut‑off marks
- UTME screening threshold: typically 160–200 (top federal universities often set 200+).
- Competitive targets:
- UTME score: aim 200–240+ (230–260+ for more competitive schools)
- Aggregate after Post‑UTME/screening: target 55–64%+ (varies by school/formula)
Top universities that offer Botany/Plant Biology/Plant Science & Biotechnology
- University of Ibadan (UI) – Botany
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) – Botany
- University of Lagos (UNILAG) – Botany
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – Plant Science & Biotechnology
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – Plant Biology
- University of Benin (UNIBEN) – Plant Biology & Biotechnology
- University of Uyo (UNIUYO) – Botany & Ecological Studies
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) – Plant Science & Biotechnology
- University of Calabar (UNICAL) – Plant Science-related programmes
- University of Jos (UNIJOS) – Plant Science & Technology
- Lagos State University (LASU) – Botany
- Bayero University, Kano (BUK) – Plant Biology
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