Admission Requirements For Agriculture in Nigerian Universities

When you decide to choose Agriculture in UTME/DE registration, you have one or two of these universities for consideration. However, the next question will be what are the requirements for its admission.

What is the admission requirement for Agriculture? 

These requirements should include

1. the JAMB UTME subject combination
2. the SSCE or O'level subjects
3. the Direct entry qualification and grades

In this post, I will be breaking these down. You will see the Direct entry requirement, the UTME requirement, and the O'level requirement for Agriculture.

Official JAMB Requirement For Agriculture

In the JAMB brochure, the board has listed the following as its official requirements for Agriculture.

1. Direct Entry: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and one from Biology/Botany/Zoology/Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology/Mathematics (Pure & Applied). (ii) IJMB: Ten (10) points and above in the IJMB Examinations to enter 200 Level, in addition to UTME requirements to include: Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Agricultural Science. (iii) NCE: At least a Merit to enter 200 Level,  in addition to UTME requirements to include: Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Agricultural Science. (iv)  ND: At least Upper Credits to enter 200 Level in addition to UTME requirements to include: Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Agricultural Science. (v) HND: At least a Lower Credit to enter 200 Level in addition to UTME requirements to include: Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Agricultural Science.
2. SSCE Subjects: Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry and  any one of Mathematics, Physics, Geography and  Economics.
3. UTME Subjects: English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics or Mathematics.

With the stated requirements, you should be fine with almost all the universities offering Agriculture. However, some universities may be friendly or tense in the demand.

This is why an in-depth look into the specific requirements of each university will be more helpful.

Universities' Specific Admission Requirements for Agriculture

I've studied all the universities offering Agriculture - Federal, State, and Private.

Here is my finding!

All of them comply with the exact requirements stated officially by JAMB. Hence with the above-stated qualification, you're good to go. However, the direct-entry applicants may need to out further if their proposed university accepts IJMB, JUPEB, A'level Cambridge, NCE, ND, HND, or BSC depending on their own qualification being used to chase the 200/300 level admission.

Important Information For Direct Entry (200-Level) Applicants

The direct entry admission requirements for Agriculture in Nigeria may vary depending on the university or polytechnic and the specific program of study. However, in general, the following are the requirements for direct entry admission into Agriculture in Nigeria:

1. Candidates must possess at least two A-level passes in Chemistry and any one of Biology, Physics, or Mathematics.
2. Candidates must have a minimum of five O-level credits, including Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any other science subject.
3. Candidates must have a JAMB Direct Entry form, which is obtained from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
4. Candidates must participate in a Direct Entry Screening Exercise conducted by the university or polytechnic of their choice.
5. Candidates must have a good grade point average (GPA) in their previous academic qualifications.
6. Before the proposed university will start releasing the admission lists, applicants should request to forward their transcripts to the university.

Important Information For SSCE/UTME (100-Level) Applicants

The SSCE admission requirements for Agriculture in Nigeria may vary depending on the university or polytechnic and the specific program of study. However, in general, the following are the requirements for SSCE admission into Agriculture in Nigeria:

1. Candidates must possess a minimum of five O-level credits in relevant subjects, including Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any other science subject.
2. The minimum acceptable grade for SSCE is usually a Credit pass, although some universities or polytechnics may require higher grades.
3. Candidates must register and sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). They must select Agriculture as their first choice of course and meet the JAMB cut-off mark for the course.
4. Candidates are also required to participate in a Post-UTME screening exercise conducted by their preferred institution. The screening exercise may include written tests, oral interviews, or both.
5. Candidates must meet the age requirement set by their preferred institution. In general, candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of admission.

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