Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, FECA admission forms into Pre-ND, ND and HND programmes offered by the institution for the 2016/2017 academic session are out.
Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA), one of the leading higher institutions of learning in Nigeria pioneering a lot of research in the area of food and livestock production, accredited by the NBTE and Approved by NYSC, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its Pre-ND, ND & HND Programmes as indicated below:
FECA Courses and Requirements.
Course: Preliminary National Diploma (Pre-ND Science)
Requirements:
Four passes at the GCE “O” level / SSCE / NECO, passed at not more than two (2)
sittings. The four subjects must include English Language and Mathematics. In addition,
candidates must obtain passes in subjects relevant to their proposed field of study.
Course: National Diploma in Agric Technology
Requirements:
* Four passes at GCE “O” level / SSCE / NECO, passed at not more than two (2) sittings.
The four passes must include Biology / Agricultural Science, Chemistry and two of the
following subjects; English Language, Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Statistics and
Physics. In addition, candidates must obtain passes in subjects relevant to their
proposed field of study. At least a pass in English and Mathematics/Statistics is
compulsory
* Candidates who have successfully completed the NBTE recognized Pre-National
Science and Technology Course may be admitted into the programme. Such students
must have passed Biology/Agric. Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language
at WASC, SSCE or GCE “O” level or NECO before undertaking the course. Students are only
admitted through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Examination (JAMB).
Course:. National Diploma in Agric Engineering
Entry Requirements:
* At least a pass in English language and credits passes in four subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE “O”level, SSCE or WASC. The four subjects must uinclude Mathematics, Physics, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry and one other subject.
* At least a pass in English Language and four credit passes in an NBTE recognized
preliminary National Diploma course offered in a Polytechnic or similar post Secondary
Technical institution. The credit passes must include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
and Biology.
Students are only admitted through JAMB
Course: Higher National Diploma in Crop Production
Entry Requirements
Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the
Higher National Diploma programmes.
* The Minimum entry requirement for the ND programe in General Agricultural Technology.
* National Diploma with a minimum of Lower credit in Agricultural Technology.
* A minimum of one year post National Diploma cognate work experience.
* In exceptional cases, ND diplomats with a pass(CGPA of 2.00-2.49) in the ND examination with two or more years of cognate experience in a specified field may be considered for admission into the HND programmes.
Course: Higher National Diploma in Agric Extension and Management
Entry Requirements:
Applicants with all the following qualifications may be considered for admission into
the Higher National Diploma Programme by Direct entry.
* Minimum entry requirements for ND programme in Genereal Agriculture
Technology. The Minimum entry requirement for National Diploma in any Agricultural
Programme.
* A minimum of one year Post National Diploma cognate work experience.
* In exceptional cases, ND diplomats with a pass (CGPA of 2.00-2.49) that had two years of cognate experience in the specific field may be considered for admission into HND programme.
Course: Higher National Diploma in Animal Production
Entry Requirements:
The general requirement for the HND programme include:
* All the requirements for admission into the ND programme in Agricultural Technology.
* A minimum of Lower credit pass (CGPA 2.50) and above in the cognate ND examination, ND diplomats examination in Agricultural Technology.
* A minimum of one year cognate work experience,
* In exceptional cases ND diplomats with a pass (CGPA 2.00-2.49) and two years of cognate experience in the specific field may be considered for admission into the HND programme.
Course: Higher National Diploma in Horticulture and Landscape Design
Entry Requirements :
Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the
Higher National Diploma programme in Horticulture and Landscape Technology
* The minimum requirement for the ND programme in Agricultural Technology or Forestry Technology.
* National Diploma with a minimum credit pass in Agricultural Technology or Forestry Technology.
* A minimum of one year Post National Diploma cognate work experience.
JAMB SCORE
* Agricultural Technology – To be determined by JAMB every session
* Agricultual Engineering – To be determined by JAMB every session
“O” Level Combinations for each course
Pre-ND Programme WAEC, SSCE & NECO
Agricultural Technology WAEC, SSCE & NECO
Agricultural Engineering WAEC, SSCE & NECO
HND Crop Production SSCE, NECO & ND
HND Agric Extention & Management SSCE, NECO & ND
HND Animal Production SSCE, NECO & ND
HND Horticulture & Landscape Design SSCE, NECO & ND
Direct Entry Requirements
* National Diploma (ND) is required for all HND programmes
FECA Admission – Method of Application.
How to apply:
- Interested JAMB UTME candidates for ND programs who made the college their choice should visit the college website ( http://portal.feca.edu.ng/cportal/web)to apply for post UTME by filling the online form after paying the applicable fee.
- UTME candidates who did not make Federal College of Agriculture their choice can also apply for change of institution through the college.
- All Part Time programs, Remedial and HND applicants should also visit the college website to check the admission requirements.
Mode of Payment
All applicants should go through the college portal at http://portal.feca.edu.ng/cportal/web to generate the RRR that they will use to pay either electronically through ATM card, online bank transfer or cash payment at any Union Bank or any other banks with the generated RRR.
Application fee, HND & Remedial N 10 ,000 ; All Part Time progr a ms N 12 ,000.
Applicants having difficulties with their online application, should visit the College campus at Ado/Owo Road, Opposite Ondo State Housing Corporation, Ijapo, Akure.. or call Ms Akinnusoye (07067821122) or Engr Arisoyin (08039170136).
MSG Team.