Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru (FUAZ) Cut-Off Mark for Agricultural Courses
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru (FUAZ) is a federal university located in Zuru, Kebbi State, Nigeria, established in 2020 to advance agricultural education, research, and innovation in the country. As a specialized agricultural university, FUAZ’s programme offerings are heavily weighted toward agriculture, fisheries, veterinary medicine, and the core sciences that support them — making it a natural first choice for candidates specifically interested in agricultural careers.
This article breaks down FUAZ’s official cut-off marks for its agricultural and agriculture-adjacent programmes, along with the admission process and requirements candidates need to meet.
Note: FUAZ’s cut-off marks are set annually by university management and communicated through official Post-UTME announcements. The figures below reflect the university’s most recently published institutional cut-off marks. Always confirm the exact current-session figure on the official FUAZ portal (fuaz.edu.ng or portal.fuaz.edu.ng) before applying.
FUAZ Official Programme Cut-Off Marks
For its most recent admission cycle, FUAZ published specific, programme-by-programme minimum institutional cut-off marks (as approved by the National Universities Commission) rather than a single flat figure for every course:
Programme
Minimum Cut-Off Mark
B. Agric. Animal Science
150
B. Agric. Crop Science
150
B. Agric. Economics/Extension Services
150
B. Fisheries and Aquaculture
150
B.Sc. Biology
150
B.Sc. Chemistry
150
B.Sc. Mathematics
150
B.Sc. Physics
150
B.Sc. Computer Science
170
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
190
For the following admission cycle, FUAZ management issued a simplified announcement inviting candidates who scored a minimum of 150 in the UTME to apply and change their first-choice institution to FUAZ — suggesting the university’s general baseline has consolidated around 150 for most programmes going forward, with Computer Science and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programme remaining the clear exceptions requiring higher scores.
Cut-Off Marks Specifically for Agricultural Courses
Since this article focuses on agricultural courses, here is the dedicated breakdown for FUAZ’s core agriculture and agriculture-related programmes:
Agricultural Programme
Cut-Off Mark
B. Agric. Animal Science
150
B. Agric. Crop Science
150
B. Agric. Economics/Extension Services
150
B. Fisheries and Aquaculture
150
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
190
Notice that all of FUAZ’s core Agriculture degree programmes (Animal Science, Crop Science, Agric Economics/Extension Services) and Fisheries and Aquaculture share the same minimum cut-off mark of 150, making them equally accessible to candidates who clear that threshold. The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programme stands apart as the most competitive agriculture-adjacent course at FUAZ, requiring a considerably higher score of 190, reflecting its status as a specialized, longer professional degree (Veterinary Medicine typically runs 6 years, similar in structure to Medicine and Surgery at other universities).
Why DVM Requires a Higher Cut-Off Mark
The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme is a professional degree that trains veterinary doctors, and — much like Medicine and Surgery or Law at other universities — it attracts more applicants relative to available slots and demands a stronger academic foundation because of its rigorous clinical and laboratory-intensive curriculum. This is consistent with a broader pattern across Nigerian universities where veterinary medicine, medicine, and other clinical professional programmes carry the highest cut-off marks on campus.
O’Level and Subject Combination Requirements
Beyond meeting the UTME cut-off mark, every candidate applying to FUAZ’s agricultural programmes must also meet the following baseline requirements:
A minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or GCE equivalent) in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
The specific subject combination required varies by programme — for example, Agriculture-based courses typically require credits in Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and Mathematics alongside English Language, while candidates should always check the JAMB brochure for the exact combination tied to their specific programme (Animal Science, Crop Science, Agric Economics/Extension Services, Fisheries and Aquaculture, or DVM each has its own precise subject requirement).
Candidates must have selected FUAZ as their first-choice institution in the UTME — the university has consistently emphasized that only first-choice candidates are considered, though candidates can use the JAMB “Change of Institution” option on the CAPS portal to switch to FUAZ as first choice if they meet the cut-off.
As of the most recent admission cycle, FUAZ was not considering Direct Entry (DE) admissions for some sessions, though a more recent notice indicates the university has begun accepting Direct Entry candidates holding Credit/Merit passes in HND, ND, IJMB, or equivalent qualifications for some cycles — so DE eligibility should be confirmed for the specific session being applied to.
FUAZ Post-UTME Screening Process
Ensure your O’Level results are uploaded to JAMB’s Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) — applications without this step are typically rejected.
Visit the official FUAZ admission portal (portal.fuaz.edu.ng) to register for the Post-UTME screening exercise.
Pay the ₦2,000 non-refundable screening fee through the official payment channel on the portal.
Complete your registration, ensuring your name, JAMB registration number, and other details match exactly what is on your JAMB profile.
Await further instructions regarding the screening exercise itself and, subsequently, the release of the admission list.
Important: Application closing dates are typically announced alongside the Post-UTME form release (for example, the most recent cycle closed applications on 31 October) — candidates should apply well ahead of the deadline rather than waiting until the last day, since payment portals can be slow closer to the closing date.
Full List of NUC-Approved Programmes at FUAZ
For context, here is the complete list of programmes FUAZ has been approved by the National Universities Commission to run, spanning both its agricultural core and supporting sciences:
B. Agric. Animal Science
B. Agric. Crop Science
B. Agric. Economics/Extension Services
B. Fisheries and Aquaculture
B.Sc. Biology
B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Computer Science
B.Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. Physics
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
As a young institution (established 2020), FUAZ is expected to expand its programme offerings over time as it gains further accreditation for additional courses, particularly in agriculture-adjacent engineering, food science, and other applied disciplines common at more established agricultural universities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the cut-off mark for Agricultural courses at FUAZ?
FUAZ’s core agricultural degree programmes — B. Agric. Animal Science, B. Agric. Crop Science, B. Agric. Economics/Extension Services, and B. Fisheries and Aquaculture — all share a minimum institutional cut-off mark of 150. The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programme, while agriculture-adjacent, requires a considerably higher score of 190.
2. Is the cut-off mark the same for every agricultural course at FUAZ?
Yes, for the standard Agriculture-based B.Agric and Fisheries programmes — they are all set at 150. The one clear exception among agriculture-related courses is the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programme, which is considerably more competitive and requires 190.
3. Does meeting the cut-off mark guarantee admission into FUAZ’s agricultural programmes?
No. Meeting or exceeding the programme’s cut-off mark only qualifies a candidate to apply for and participate in FUAZ’s Post-UTME screening exercise. Candidates must also meet the O’Level credit requirements (including the correct subject combination for their chosen programme) and successfully complete screening before an admission offer is made.
4. Does FUAZ accept candidates who chose it as a second choice institution?
No. FUAZ has consistently required candidates to select it as their first choice institution. Candidates who initially chose another institution but wish to study at FUAZ can use the JAMB CAPS “Change of Institution” feature to switch their first choice to FUAZ, provided they meet the relevant cut-off mark for their intended programme.
5. What is the FUAZ Post-UTME screening fee, and is Direct Entry accepted?
The Post-UTME screening fee is ₦2,000, non-refundable, paid through the official FUAZ admission portal. Regarding Direct Entry, FUAZ’s policy has varied by session — some admission cycles explicitly excluded DE candidates, while more recent notices have indicated the university accepting Direct Entry candidates with Credit/Merit passes in HND, ND, IJMB, or equivalent qualifications. Candidates interested in the DE route should confirm current-session eligibility directly on the FUAZ admission portal before applying.