JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Agricultural Economics 2026/2027

The general JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Agricultural Economics 2026/2027 is 180, but this can vary by institution. Some universities may set a higher minimum, while others might be lower. To improve your chances of admission, it is advisable to aim for a score of 200 or above, as the course is competitive. It is always best to check the specific cut-off mark of your desired university directly.

What is Agricultural Economics?

Agricultural Economics is a branch of economics that deals with how to make the best use of agricultural resources. It focuses on how farmers, agribusinesses, and government can manage resources such as land, labor, and capital to grow food, manage farms, and improve rural economies. Students studying Agricultural Economics will learn about farm management, food production, agribusiness, and policy analysis.

The aims of the term Agricultural economics includes the following:

• teach the students the basic principles of agricultural and resource economics and related disciplines of economics, agricultural production, consumer behaviour, resource use efficiency and rural development, agricultural business management and marketing, cooperative management, effective farm management principles, agricultural finance and policy analysis among other sub-fields which can help them in optimizing resources under constraints.

JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Agricultural Economics 2026/2027

University	Course	JAMB Cut-Off Mark
University of Benin	Agricultural Economics	200
Obafemi Awolowo University	Agricultural Economics	200
University of Nigeria	Agricultural Economics	200
Delta State University	Agricultural Economics	180
University of Ibadan	Agricultural Economics	200
Landmark University	Agricultural Economics	180
Federal University of Technology, Owerri	Agricultural Economics	180
Igbinedion University	Agricultural Economics	180
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology	Agricultural Economics	180
Osun State University	Agricultural Economics	180
Crawford University	Agric Economics, Extension and Rural Development	180
Olabisi Onabanjo University	Agric Economics and Rural Sociology	180
Niger Delta University	Agric Economics and Rural Sociology	180
Federal University of Technology, Akure	Agric & Resource Economics	180
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	Agric Economics and Farm Management	180
Olabisi Onabanjo University	Agric Economics and Farm Management	180
Crawford University	Agric Economics and Farm Management	180

Types of Agricultural Economics Courses

Agricultural Economics:

This is the general version of the course offered in most universities.

Universities include: University of Benin, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Nigeria, Delta State University, University of Ibadan, Landmark University, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Igbinedion University, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Osun State University.

Agric Economics, Extension, and Rural Development:

This version focuses on both agricultural economics and how to extend new farming techniques and rural development strategies to farmers.

Offered in: Crawford University.

Agric Economics and Rural Sociology:

This version combines the study of agricultural economics with rural sociology, helping students understand the social aspects of rural life and agriculture.

Offered in: Olabisi Onabanjo University and Niger Delta University.

Agric & Resource Economics:

This course focuses on how natural resources (like water, land, and forests) can be managed alongside agricultural economics.

Offered in: Federal University of Technology, Akure.

Agric Economics and Farm Management:

This version focuses on both the economics of agriculture and the management of farms, giving students practical knowledge on how to run farms efficiently.

Offered in: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Olabisi Onabanjo University, and Crawford University.

Entry Requirements:

Entry Requirements:

(a) O’ Level Subjects: Candidates will possess five credits in GCE/SSCE/NECO in the following subjects: Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and any one of Physics, Economics, Commerce or Geography at not more than two sittings.

(b) UTME Subjects: Candidates seeking admission into programme must:

Pass the UTME, which must include Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, and Biology or Agricultural Science.

Pass the Post-UTME and the screening test at an acceptable score/cut off point of the University.

(c) Direct Entry

Prospective candidates of the Department must have a minimum of five (5) credit in WASC; GCE or NECO in Biology or Agricultural science, English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry. The other credits could come from Economics, Commerce, Geography and Government. The candidates who may fall in category two (Direct entry) must possess NCE, OND, or HND (at credit level) in addition to the minimum entry requirement for the JME candidates.

Graduation Requirements

A student must satisfy the requirements for the Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) before he/she can graduate.

Have a minimum CGPA of 1.00 in all units attempted and completed that is required for graduation.

The study must earn a minimum of 150 credit units for a five-year programme, before he/she can graduate. For direct entry into years two and three, a minimum of 120 credit units and 100 credit units respectively must be earned before the student can graduate.

The student must be found worthy in learning and character. The grade obtained by a student in any of the courses he/she offers and is duly registered for, depends on his/her performances in the continuous assessment and final examination.

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