JAMB 2026/2027 Brochure for Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine

Find out the latest update on JAMB 2026/2027 Brochure for Agriculture under the faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine. This page provides the right subject combinations for UTME students and the requirements for Direct Entry students based on the institution they are applying admission into.

Courses Under the Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine

1. Agriculture
2. Agricultural Administration
3. Agriculture and Development Extension
4. Agricultural Business and Financial Management
5. Agricultural Co-operative
6. Agricultural Economics
7. Agricultural Economics & Extension
8. Agricultural Economics & Farm Management
9. Agricultural Economics & Management Studies
10. Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology
11. Agricultural Extension Services
12. Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
13. Agriculture and Fisheries Management
14. Agricultural Meteorology & Water Management
15. Agronomy
16. Animal Breeding and Genetics
17. Animal Physiology
18. Animal Production
19. Animal Production & Health Service
20. Animal Production with Nutrition
21. Animal Science
22. Animal Science and Production
23. Animal Science/Nutrition
24. Animal Science and Range Management
25. Biotechnology
26. Crop Production
27. Crop Protection
28. Crop Science
29. Crop, Soil & Environmental
30. Eco-Tourism and Wildlife Management
31. Environmental Management and Technology
32. Family, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences
33. Farm Management & Agricultural Extension
34. Fisheries
35. Fisheries and Aquaculture
36. Fisheries and Wildlife Management
37. Food Science & Technology
38. Food Science with Business
39. Food Services and Tourism
40. Forestry & Environmental Management
41. Forestry/Forest Resources Management
42. Forestry and Fisheries
43. Forestry & Wildlife
44. Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries
45. Forestry & Wood Technology
46. Home Economics
47. Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics
48. Home Science & Management
49. Horticulture
50. Hotel Management & Tourism
51. Livestock Production Technology
52. Nutrition & Dietetics
53. Pasture & Range Management
54. Plant Breeding and Seed Technology
55. Plant Science
56. Plant Science and Biotechnology
57. Plant Science and Crop Production
58. Plant Physiology and Crop Ecology
59. Plant Physiology and Crop Production
60. Public & Community Health
61. Soil Science
62. Soil Science and Land Management
63. Soil Science and Environmental Management
64. Veterinary Medicine

O’Level Requirements for Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine UTME Candidates

If you are aiming to study any discipline in Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, you will need a minimum of five (5) SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry and any one of Mathematics, Physics, Geography and Economics.

List of Degree Awarding Institutions that Offer Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine

The following are some of the Degree Awarding institutions offering Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine;

1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
2. Imo State University (IMSU)
3. University Of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)
4. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
5. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
6. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
7. University of Ibadan (UI)
8. University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
9. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)
10. Adamawa State University (ADSU)
11. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
12. Ambrose Alli University (AAU)
13. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (former ANSU) (COOU)
14. Ajayi Crowther University (AJAYI)
15. Babcock University (BABCOCK)
16. Bayero University Kano (BUK)
17. Benson Idahosa University (BIU)
18. Bowen University (BU)
19. University of Cross River State (Formerly CRUTECH) (UNICROSS)
20. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
21. Ebonyi State University (EBSU)
22. Enugu State University Of Science And Technology (ESUT)

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine 2026

The needed subject combination for JAMB UTME candidates in 2025 intending to study Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine are as follows;

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology/Agriculture and any one of
• Physics or
• Mathematics

Requirements for Direct Entry Candidates

Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and one from Biology/Botany/Zoology/ Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology/Mathematics (Pure & Applied).

Special Considerations on Brochure for Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine 2026

1. ILORIN, UDU and IMSU accept Economics or Geography in lieu of Physics/Mathematics.
2. LAPAI requires Chemistry, Physics and Biology
3. ABU requires Chemistry, Biology and any other Science Subject.
4. OOU, EKSU and ILORIN accept ‘O’ Level pass in Physics.
5. IMSU accepts ‘O’ Level pass in Mathematics, along with ‘O’ Level credit pass in Physics and vice versa.
6. ABU requires five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science.
7. IBADAN, EKSU, ILORIN and TASUED require ‘O’ Level credit pass in Agricultural Science and a pass in Biology
8. MAIDUGURI, IBADAN and AAU accept NCE merit in Agriculture double major.
9. UDU and ABU accept ND distinction, HND credit, NCE double major at credit level in Agriculture.
10. UDU accepts ND Upper credit and HND lower credit.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does the JAMB brochure say about eligibility for Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine courses?

A: The brochure states that candidates must meet the required O’Level subjects, UTME combinations, and any additional institutional requirements before applying for any Agriculture or Veterinary Medicine course.

Q: Which O’Level subjects are compulsory for most Agriculture-related courses?

A: Most programmes under Agriculture require credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and one other science subject.

Q: Is Agricultural Science accepted in place of Biology?

A: Yes. Many institutions accept Agricultural Science instead of Biology for Agriculture-based courses, but candidates should verify this using the brochure pages for their chosen school.

Q: What are the UTME subject combinations for Agriculture courses?

A: The typical UTME subjects are English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and either Mathematics or Physics, depending on the specific programme.

Q: What qualifications are needed for Veterinary Medicine in the brochure?

A: Veterinary Medicine requires a stronger science background credits in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, along with UTME subjects including English, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.

Q: Are there special requirements for Food Science, Nutrition, and Dietetics?

A: Yes. These courses may require a combination of Chemistry, Biology, and sometimes Physics or Mathematics. Some universities may also request specific practical science credits.

Q: Does the brochure list Direct Entry requirements for Agriculture courses?

A: Yes. Accepted DE qualifications include A-Level passes in relevant sciences, ND/NCE in Agriculture or related fields, or HND for certain programmes.

Q: How can candidates confirm course variations like Agricultural Extension, Crop Science, or Soil Science?

A: The brochure provides full course listings for each institution, including variations, programme options, and faculty groupings to help candidates choose correctly.

Q: Do all universities offer the same Agriculture or Veterinary Medicine courses?

A: No. The availability, course title, and admission requirements differ across institutions. Candidates should check the brochure for each school’s specific offerings.

Q: Can I use the brochure to compare cut-off marks for Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine programmes?

A: Yes. The brochure guides candidates on admission requirements, while institutional cut-off marks can be cross-checked using each school’s updated admission guidelines.

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