JUPEB Mass Communication Subject Combination: The Numbers
By FreshNote
Seventy-seven schools, five points bands, one subject combination. That is the shape of the JUPEB Mass Communication subject combination in FreshNote's planner. This guide reads the data the way an analyst would: what you register, what the estimated totals look like, and where most schools cluster. Every figure is a planning estimate, not an official cut-off.
Decoding the JUPEB Mass Communication subject combination
Two slots are fixed: Literature in English and Government. The third is your choice of Economics, CRS or History. Grades convert at A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 and F=0, so three subjects give a maximum of 15. The estimated minimum for Mass Communication runs from 11 to 15 points. Eleven points could be A, A, E or A, B, D or A, C, C, while 15 is three A's.
Several arts and social science courses use the same two fixed subjects with different third-slot options. the master JUPEB combination guide puts them side by side.
Reading 77 schools in 5 bands
Instead of ranking schools one by one, group them by estimated range. The planner shows 77 of 84 schools offering Mass Communication, with a median minimum of 12 points.
| Estimated range | Schools | Mix | DE slot (est.) | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-15 | 2 | 2 federal | ~2-3% | UNILAG, OAU |
| 13-14 | 8 | 7 federal, 1 state | ~3-4% | UNN, UNIBEN, UNIPORT, UNICAL |
| 12-14 | 51 | 51 private | ~3-7% | Babcock, ABUAD, RUN, Madonna |
| 12-13 | 3 | 2 federal, 1 state | ~4-5% | UNIZIK, LAUTECH, FUOYE |
| 11-12 | 13 | 1 federal, 12 state | ~5-6% | FUNAI, UNIOSUN, OOU, AAUA |
The biggest cluster is the 12-14 band with 51 schools, which means most schools sit in that region rather than at the extremes. Only UNILAG and OAU reach the 14-15 band, and their DE slots are the smallest in the table.
Use the bands to plan, not to guess. A sensible spread is one stretch school from a higher band, two core schools from the middle bands and one safer option from the lowest band. Then compare your realistic total with each band. Say you score A in Literature in English, B in Government and C in History. That is 12 points, which is at or above the estimated minimum at 67 of 77 schools, but below the 13-14 and 14-15 bands.
Three quick answers
Which third subject should I take?
The planner treats Economics, CRS and History as equal options. Take the one in which you can earn your highest grade, and check that your school accepts it.
Is 11 points enough?
It is the lowest estimate, and only in the 11-12 band of 13 schools. Aim higher where you can.
Do all schools offer it?
No. The planner lists 77 of 84. Confirm with the school before you register.
Where to find past questions and lecture notes for Mass Communication
Practise for the school and the course, not for JUPEB in general. If Babcock is on your list, start with Babcock Mass Communication JUPEB past questions, then look for Babcock Mass Communication JUPEB mock exam past questions and Babcock Mass Communication entrance exam past questions as the exam gets closer. For UNILAG, the same three kinds are UNILAG Mass Communication JUPEB past questions, UNILAG Mass Communication JUPEB mock exam past questions and UNILAG Mass Communication entrance exam past questions.
For lecture notes, start with the notes from your own JUPEB centre classes. Ask your tutors which textbooks they recommend for Literature in English, Government and your third subject. Keep one notebook per subject, rewrite key topics in your own words, and test yourself with questions before checking your answers. For quick practice away from your desk, the FreshNote app keeps sessions on your phone.
If Mass Communication is crowded: related courses
These courses share your subject slots in the planner: English and Literary Studies (about 6-12 points), Political Science (6-13), International Relations (7-14) and Sociology (6-11). Their third-slot options differ slightly, so check each before you treat one as a backup. As a rule, choose a backup that asks for fewer estimated points than your first choice, and keep both on your list until you know your result.
Weighing other routes
JUPEB is not the only path. For comparison, see the A-Level exam notes and IJMB materials on FreshNote.
Choose the subjects, then the band, then the school.
All points, DE slots and difficulty ratings are estimates from FreshNote's planner. Confirm requirements with the university and your JUPEB centre before you register.