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Ikiodiete George
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Complete List Of Approved Waec Subject Combinations For All Courses (2025/2026): Art, Commercial & Science Students
Choosing the right WAEC subject combination is very important if you want to gain admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, or colleges. Registering incorrect subjects could block your chances of studying your desired course.
This guide provides the official and approved WAEC subject combinations for all courses, divided into Art, Commercial, and Science categories.
WAEC Subject Combination for Art Courses (2025/2026)
| Compulsory Subjects | Optional Subjects (Pick 3–4) |
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| English Language | Literature in English |
| Mathematics | Government |
| Civic Education | Christian Religious Studies (CRS) / Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) |
| History | |
| Economics | |
| Yoruba / Igbo / Hausa Language | |
| French / Arabic / Fine Arts / Music |
Popular Art Courses: Law, Mass Communication, Theatre Arts, Political Science, International Relations, Linguistics, History, Sociology, Philosophy.
WAEC Subject Combination for Commercial Courses (2025/2026)
| Compulsory Subjects | Optional Subjects (Pick 3–4) |
|---|---|
| English Language | Economics |
| Mathematics | Commerce |
| Civic Education | Financial Accounting |
| Marketing | |
| Business Management | |
| Office Practice | |
| Computer Studies / ICT | |
| Geography (Optional) |
Popular Commercial Courses: Accounting, Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship.
WAEC Subject Combination for Science Courses (2025/2026)
| Compulsory Subjects | Optional Subjects (Pick 3–4) |
|---|---|
| English Language | Biology |
| Mathematics | Chemistry |
| Civic Education | Physics |
| Agricultural Science | |
| Geography | |
| Further Mathematics | |
| Health Science / Technical Drawing / Computer Studies |
Popular Science Courses: Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, Computer Science, Agriculture, Pure & Applied Sciences.
General Guidelines for WAEC Subject Selection
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English Language and Mathematics are compulsory for all students.
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Civic Education is now compulsory in WAEC registration.
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Students are expected to register between 7 and 9 subjects.
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Choose subjects based on your intended university or polytechnic course.
Avoid These Common Mistakes
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Choosing wrong optional subjects for your future course.
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Ignoring compulsory subjects like Civic Education.
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Not consulting your school counselor before finalizing your subject selection.
Conclusion
Choosing the right WAEC subject combination is the first step toward gaining admission into higher institutions. Whether you're in Art, Commercial, or Science class, always pick subjects that align with your career plans. This will help you meet admission requirements and avoid unnecessary setbacks.
