What is the JAMB subject combination for Fisheries and Aquaculture?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Fisheries and Aquaculture are English Language plus English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science.

What O'Level subjects are required for Fisheries and Aquaculture?

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 Fisheries and Aquaculture.

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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 Fisheries and Aquaculture

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Fisheries and Aquaculture 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 Fisheries and Aquaculture

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Federal University Dutse

Jigawa State · FUD

140

Cut-off (2026)

Bauchi State University, Gadau

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