What is the JAMB subject combination for Biotechnology?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Biotechnology are English Language plus English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

What O'Level subjects are required for Biotechnology?

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

Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing this with a medical course combination — many biological science courses have lower cutoffs than Medicine even with the same subjects.
Not confirming whether Mathematics or Physics is the accepted 4th JAMB subject at a specific school.

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Biotechnology 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.

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