If you are planning to study Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, it is essential to know the right subject combination for the course. The subject combination for Agricultural Extension and Rural Development is finally out and this post will walk through it, in addition to providing all the information you need to know.
UTME Subject Combination for Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
To study Agricultural Extension and Rural Development through UTME, you must the following subjects when registering the JAMB examination:
- English Language (compulsory for all courses)
- Biology or Agricultural Science
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Physics
O’Level Requirements for Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Candidates aspiring to study Agricultural Extension and Rural Development must have at least 5 credit passes in the following subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics or Economics or Geography
- Biology or Agricultural Science
Direct Entry Requirements for Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
If you are applying through Direct Entry (DE), you must possess at least one of the qualifications:
- Two A-level passes in Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Biology.
- ND or HND in Agriculture or related fields, with at least Upper Credit
- NCE in Agriculture or a related field
Top Universities in Nigeria Offering Agricultural Extension and Rural DevelopmentÂ
| S/N | Nigerian Universities to Study Agricultural Extension and Rural Development |
| 1 | Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife |
| 2 | University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) |
| 3 | Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) |
| 4 | University of Ibadan (UI) |
| 5 | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) |
| 6 | Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) |
| 7 | Bayero University, Kano (BUK) |
| 8 | Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria |
| 9 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) |
| 10 | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Mathematics is not compulsory in JAMB, but it is required in O’level
The course usually take 4 to 5 years, depending on your mode of entry (UTME or DE) and university.
Yes, you can. Physics is not compulosry. You can substitute it with Mathematics in your JAMB subject combination.
The cut-off mark varies by University, but generally ranges from 160-220.
Most ploytechnics offer Agriculture-related courses, but not all offer Agricultural Extension and Rural Development specifically
