For students planning to gain admission into Nigerian universities in 2026, meeting the O’level requirements is very important. If you didn’t get all the required credits in one sitting, you can combine results from West African Examinations Council and National Examinations Council to qualify.
Combining results simply means using two different exam sittings to make up at least five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics. This method is accepted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and many universities across Nigeria.
JAMB allows candidates to upload more than one O’level result, and through its CAPS system, the best combination of subjects is automatically selected to match your chosen course.
To combine your WAEC and NECO results, first make sure both results are available and correct. Then visit a JAMB-accredited CBT centre, since you cannot upload the results yourself. At the centre, request that both your WAEC and NECO results be uploaded to your JAMB profile. After this, log in to your JAMB CAPS portal to confirm that the two results have been successfully uploaded.
It is also important to ensure that the subjects from both results meet the specific requirements for your chosen course. Each course has its own subject combination, and failing to meet it can affect your admission chances.
Before combining results, there are a few key things to keep in mind. Your subject combination must be accurate and relevant to your course of study. While most universities accept two sittings, some highly competitive courses such as Medicine and Law may prefer candidates with results from a single sitting. Uploading your results early is also important, as delays can affect your admission process. Additionally, any incorrect information during upload can lead to disqualification.
Some common mistakes candidates make include uploading only one result instead of both, failing to confirm the upload on JAMB CAPS, choosing the wrong subjects, or entering incorrect details.
In summary, combining WAEC and NECO results is a legitimate and widely accepted option for securing university admission in Nigeria. As long as you follow the proper steps, upload your results correctly, and meet your course requirements, you can improve your chances of gaining admission successfully.
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