What is the JAMB subject combination for Food Science and Technology?

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

What O'Level subjects are required for Food Science and Technology?

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 Food Science and Technology.

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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 Food Science and Technology

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Food Science and Technology 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 Food Science and Technology

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Plateau State University, Bokkos

Plateau State · PLASU

147

Cut-off (2026)

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

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