What is the JAMB subject combination for Agricultural Economics?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Agricultural Economics are English Language plus English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science.

What O'Level subjects are required for Agricultural Economics?

Candidates need credit passes in 5 O'Level subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science.

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Complete JAMB subject combination, O'Level requirements, departmental cut-off marks, and list of Nigerian universities offering Agricultural Economics.

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UTME Subject Combination

These four subjects must be selected during your JAMB UTME registration:

1. English Language2. Biology3. Chemistry4. Agricultural Science

* English Language is compulsory for all candidates.

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Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Assuming Physics is never required — some agriculture-related engineering options still need it.
Not realizing Economics or Geography can sometimes substitute for Agricultural Science as the 4th JAMB subject.
Underrating how competitive Agricultural Economics and Food Science have become at top schools.

Admission Quota & Screening Policy for Agricultural Economics

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Agricultural Economics is governed by official JAMB admission quota guidelines:

45% Merit Quota

Reserved strictly for candidates with the highest aggregate scores regardless of state of origin.

35% Catchment Area

Allocated to candidates originating from geographically linked states for federal universities.

20% ELDS Quota

Designated for Educationally Less Developed States (e.g. Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, Bayelsa) to promote access.

Universities Offering Agricultural Economics

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Borno State University

Borno State · BOSU

151

Cut-off (2026)

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

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