FUADSI Cut-Off Mark for Agricultural Courses
Introduction
The Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI), located in Osun State, is one of Nigeria’s newest federal universities — established in February 2025 when President Bola Tinubu signed the bill creating it, with its first admission exercise commencing later that same year. As its name suggests, FUADSI was purpose-built around agriculture and development studies, making its Faculty of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources the flagship academic unit of the institution.
For prospective students hoping to study one of FUADSI’s many agricultural programmes, understanding the university’s JAMB cut-off mark — and how it applies across the different agriculture-related courses — is the essential first step in planning an application. This article provides a detailed look at FUADSI’s cut-off mark for agricultural courses, the full list of agricultural programmes on offer, admission requirements, and five frequently asked questions.
A note on accuracy: As a newly established university still running its first few admission cycles, FUADSI’s cut-off mark policy is comparatively simple and uniform compared to older, more established universities — but this is exactly the kind of detail that can change quickly as the institution matures and departments become more competitive. Always confirm the exact, current cut-off mark on the official FUADSI website (fuadsi.edu.ng) or JAMB’s CAPS platform before applying.
About FUADSI
Full name: Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji
Location: Iragbiji, Osun State, Nigeria
Established: February 2025 (by an Act signed by President Bola Tinubu)
First admission exercise: 2025/2026 academic session
JAMB status: Fully profiled on JAMB’s Central Admission Processing System (CAPS)
Faculties: Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources; Social and Management Studies; Natural and Applied Sciences
Mission: To serve as a centre of excellence in agricultural research, technology-driven education, and sustainable development studies, aligned with Nigeria’s economic diversification and food security agenda
FUADSI’s General JAMB Cut-Off Mark
For both the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 admission exercises, FUADSI has set 150 as the minimum UTME score required for admission into any programme at the university — including all agricultural courses. Candidates who scored below 150 in the UTME are not eligible to apply to FUADSI at all, regardless of their chosen course.
This uniform 150 cut-off mark is notably lower than many older, more established federal universities offering agriculture (such as the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, which has set cut-off marks around 160), reflecting FUADSI’s status as a newer institution still building up its applicant pool and competitive intake.
To formally apply, candidates who meet this minimum score are advised to visit any JAMB-accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre to change their first-choice institution to FUADSI if they had not originally selected it.
FUADSI Admission Categories: Merit, Catchment, and ELDS
Like most Nigerian federal universities, FUADSI allocates its admission slots across three broad categories:
Merit — candidates competing purely on academic performance, open to applicants nationwide (this category typically accounts for the largest share of admission slots, around 45%).
Catchment Area — candidates who are indigenes of FUADSI’s designated catchment states (typically Osun State and its immediate neighbours), who may benefit from a comparatively favourable admission threshold (around 35% of slots).
Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) — candidates from states officially designated by the federal government as educationally disadvantaged, who benefit from further affirmative consideration (around 20% of slots).
For FUADSI’s maiden and early admission cycles, the university has applied the same 150 minimum UTME score across Merit, Catchment, and ELDS categories for its agricultural programmes, rather than publishing separate numeric thresholds for each category per course — a pattern common among newly established universities still building their admissions track record. As the institution matures and specific agricultural courses attract more applicants than available slots, expect departmental cut-off marks to diverge more clearly across these three categories in future sessions.
Full List of Agricultural Courses Offered at FUADSI
FUADSI’s Faculty of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources offers one of the broadest agriculture-focused curricula of any Nigerian university, spanning both the traditional 5-year Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric) route and a wide array of specialised B.Sc. programmes:
Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric) — 5-Year Programme, with Options in:
Crop Science
Soil Science
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Extension
Animal Science
B.Sc. Programmes Under the Faculty of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources:
B.Sc. Food Science and Technology
B.Sc. Soil Science
B.Sc. Horticulture and Landscape Management
B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
B.Sc. Agricultural Extension
B.Sc. Agribusiness
B.Sc. Crop Science
B.Sc. Forestry and Wildlife Management
B.Sc. Family and Consumer Science
B.Sc. Water Resources Management and Agro-Meteorology
B.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture
B.Sc. Animal Science
All of these agricultural programmes — whether under the B.Agric or B.Sc. tracks — currently share the same 150 minimum JAMB cut-off mark.
Admission Requirements for FUADSI Agricultural Courses
Beyond meeting the JAMB cut-off mark, candidates applying for any agricultural programme at FUADSI must also meet the following requirements:
Age: Candidates must have attained a minimum of 16 years by September 30 of the relevant admission year.
UTME participation: Candidates must have sat for the current year’s UTME.
O’Level requirements: A minimum of five credit passes in relevant subjects — including English Language and Mathematics — from WASSCE, NECO, or NABTEB, obtained in not more than two sittings (or six credits at two sittings, depending on the specific programme).
Relevant subject combination: Agricultural science-related subjects (typically Biology, Chemistry, and/or Agricultural Science alongside English and Mathematics) are generally required, depending on the specific programme chosen.
Post-UTME screening: Candidates must pay the Post-UTME screening fee (₦2,000) and portal access fee (₦3,000) via the Remita platform on FUADSI’s admission portal, and participate in the screening exercise.
Candidates unsure of the exact subject requirements for a specific agricultural programme (for example, Fisheries and Aquaculture versus Agricultural Economics) should confirm the precise subject combination on the official FUADSI admission portal before registering for Post-UTME screening.
The FUADSI Pre-Degree Pathway
For candidates who fall short of the full admission requirements — whether due to a lower UTME score or minor O’Level deficiencies — FUADSI also runs a Pre-Degree Programme. This is designed to give candidates a structured academic foundation before they proceed to undergraduate agricultural (and other) programmes. Candidates with minor O’Level deficiencies may still be considered for the Pre-Degree route, provided such deficiencies are corrected before the subsequent undergraduate admission exercise. After completing the Pre-Degree Programme, candidates must still obtain an acceptable score in a subsequent JAMB UTME sitting to proceed into their chosen agricultural degree programme.
How to Apply for FUADSI Agricultural Programmes
Sit for the current year’s UTME and either select FUADSI as your first choice, or visit a JAMB-accredited CBT centre to change your first choice to FUADSI if you scored 150 or above.
Ensure your admission is processed through JAMB’s Central Admission Processing System (CAPS).
Pay the Post-UTME screening fee (₦2,000) and portal access fee (₦3,000) through the Remita platform on FUADSI’s admission portal.
Complete the Post-UTME screening exercise as scheduled by the university.
Await notification of your aggregate score and admission status, and check JAMB CAPS regularly for your admission offer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the JAMB cut-off mark for agricultural courses at FUADSI?
The minimum JAMB cut-off mark for all agricultural courses at FUADSI — including B.Agric and the various specialised B.Sc. agricultural programmes — is 150, the same general minimum that applies across all of the university’s programmes.
2. What agricultural courses does FUADSI offer?
FUADSI offers a 5-year B.Agric programme with options in Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, and Animal Science, alongside separate B.Sc. programmes in Food Science and Technology, Soil Science, Horticulture and Landscape Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, Crop Science, Forestry and Wildlife Management, Family and Consumer Science, Water Resources Management and Agro-Meteorology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Animal Science.
3. Does scoring 150 in JAMB guarantee admission into a FUADSI agricultural course?
No. Scoring 150 only makes you eligible to apply and participate in Post-UTME screening — admission still depends on your aggregate score, O’Level results, and the number of available slots in your chosen programme relative to other applicants.
4. Are FUADSI’s cut-off marks different for Merit, Catchment, and ELDS candidates?
For its early admission cycles, FUADSI has applied the same 150 minimum score across Merit, Catchment, and ELDS categories for agricultural courses, though this may change as specific programmes become more competitive in future sessions.
5. Can I still study an agricultural course at FUADSI if I don’t meet the O’Level or UTME requirements yet?
Yes — FUADSI runs a Pre-Degree Programme designed to help candidates with minor O’Level deficiencies or those needing additional academic preparation to eventually qualify for undergraduate admission, including into agricultural degree programmes, subject to a subsequent acceptable UTME score.