This is to notify the general public and all aspiring University of Jos (UNIJOS) students that the Department of Christian Religious Studies(CRS) admission requirements have been published.
The admission requirements include O’level Subject combinations, JAMB UTME Subject combinations, and School and Departmental Cut-Off Marks.
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About The University of Jos
UNIJOS, officially established as a Federal Government-University by the Federal Government in 1975, has since evolved into an innovative institution charged with fashioning tastes and attitudes for the future.
The University of Jos strives to maintain its reputation as a globally ranked university that provides an excellent educational experience with a significant societal impact.
UNIJOS, a renowned academic institution, has over 12 faculties offering relevant and relatable courses in various disciplines.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Christian Religious Studies (CRS) include the following:
Five (5) SSCE credit passes in English Language, CRS, and three (3) other relevant subjects.
CRS and English Language are the named credits here, with three further relevant subjects making up the five.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language
- Two (2) Arts subjects, including CRS and any other subject
CRS stays compulsory in UTME, where it counts as one of your two Arts subjects alongside English Language and one further subject.
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Religious Studies if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ level subjects to include Religious Studies (CRS/IS).
The Direct Entry wording widens slightly, accepting Religious Studies in either its Christian or Islamic form among the two A level subjects.
JAMB Score
All candidates interested in getting admitted into UNIJOS for the 2026/2027 session should know that to be eligible for the screening, you must have a minimum score of 180 or above in your JAMB result.
CRS at O Level, Either Faith Track at Direct Entry
The subject requirement shifts slightly as you move along. At O level and in UTME this course names CRS specifically, with five SSCE credit passes needed in English Language, CRS and three other relevant subjects.
Direct Entry is broader, accepting two A level subjects that include Religious Studies in either its CRS or Islamic Studies form. Candidates applying to UNIJOS need a minimum JAMB score of 180 for the 2026/2027 session.