How to Apply for Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) DAC Admission Form

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Division of Agricultural Colleges (DAC) Admission form for the 2024/2025 academic session is now available.

Applications are open for Higher National Diploma (HND), National Diploma (ND II Special), and National Diploma (ND) across three colleges under the Division of Agricultural Colleges (DAC) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Colleges and Available Programmes at ABU DAC

A. Samaru College of Agriculture, Zaria

• HND (2 years):
  1. Agricultural Extension and Management
  2. Pest Management Technology
  3. Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (Farm Power and Machinery)
  4. Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (Soil and Water)
  5. Home and Rural Economics
  6. Pasture and Range Management Technology
• ND (2 years):
  1. Agricultural Technology (JAMB cut-off: 110)
  2. Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (JAMB cut-off: 105)
  3. Home and Rural Economics (JAMB cut-off: 100)
  4. Science Laboratory Technology (JAMB cut-off: 120)
  5. Irrigation Agronomy (JAMB cut-off: 100)

B. College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Mando – Kaduna

• HND (2 years):
  1. Animal Health Technology
  2. Animal Production Technology
  3. Pasture and Range Management Technology
  4. AgriBusiness Management
• ND (2 years):
  1. Fisheries Technology (JAMB cut-off: 100)
  2. Animal Health and Production Technology (JAMB cut-off: 100)
  3. Science Laboratory Technology (JAMB cut-off: 100)

C. Kabba College of Agriculture, Kogi State

• HND (2 years):
  1. Agricultural Extension and Management
  2. Crop Production Technology
  3. Horticulture and Landscape Technology
  4. AgriBusiness Management
• ND (2 years):
  1. Agricultural Technology (JAMB cut-off: 100)
  2. Horticultural Technology (JAMB cut-off: 100)
  3. Statistics (JAMB cut-off: 100)
  4. Computer Science (JAMB cut-off: 100)
  5. Animal Health and Production Technology (JAMB cut-off: 100)
  6. Science Laboratory Technology (JAMB cut-off: 100)

Entry Requirements for ABU DAC Admission

1. Higher National Diploma (HND):

• Applicants must have a National Diploma (ND) with at least Lower Credit in relevant agricultural programmes.
• Evidence of one-year industrial training after the National Diploma is required.
• Five credit passes in Mathematics, English, Chemistry/Physics, and Agricultural Science/Biology in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS.
• Additional specific requirements apply to various courses:
  • Agricultural Extension and Management: ND in Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Animal Health and Production Technology, Fisheries Technology, Horticultural Technology, or NCE in Agriculture.
  • Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (Farm Power and Machinery): ND in Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology.
  • Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (Soil and Water): Same as Farm Power and Machinery.
  • Pest Management Technology: ND in Agricultural Technology, Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology, or Science Laboratory Technology.
  • Animal Health: ND in Animal Health and Production Technology.
  • Animal Production Technology: ND in Animal Health and Production Technology or Agricultural Technology.
  • Crop Production Technology: ND in Agricultural Technology.
  • Horticulture and Landscape Technology: ND in Agricultural Technology, Horticultural Technology, or Forestry Technology.
  • Home and Rural Economics: ND in Home and Rural Economics, Food and Nutrition, Hotel Management Technology, Catering, Food and Dietetics, or NCE in Home Economics.
  • Pasture and Range Management: ND in Agricultural Technology, Animal Health and Production Technology, Forestry Technology, or Wildlife Management.
  • AgriBusiness Management: ND in Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Animal Health and Production Technology, Fisheries Technology, or NCE Agriculture.
• Candidates with a PASS in National Diploma will be considered for HND admission after 2 years of relevant work experience (for DAC graduates) and 3 years for graduates of other institutions.

2. National Diploma (ND):

• Admission is through JAMB.
• Candidates must fill a green card to change their first choice to a DAC college if they originally chose another institution.
• Candidates must upload their O’Level results to the JAMB portal.
• Five credit passes in English Language and Mathematics are required, along with other relevant O’Level subjects depending on the programme.
  • Agricultural Technology: Credits in English, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and one of Geography, Economics, or Physics.
  • Irrigation Agronomy: Credits in English, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and one of Geography, Economics, or Physics.
  • Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology: Credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Biology/Agricultural Science, and one of Chemistry, Geography, Economics, or Further Mathematics.
  • Home and Rural Economics: Credits in English, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science/Food and Nutrition/Home Management, and one of Geography, Economics, or Religious Knowledge.
  • Animal Health and Production Technology: Credits in English, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and one of Geography, Economics, or Physics.
  • Fisheries Technology: Credits in English, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and one of Geography, Economics, or Physics.
  • Horticulture and Landscape Technology: Credits in English, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and one of Geography, Economics, or Physics.
  • Statistics: Credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, and two of Chemistry, Agricultural Science, or Economics.
  • Computer Science: Credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, and two of Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics, or Geography.
  • Science Laboratory Technology: Credits in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and one of Geography, Biology, Agricultural Science, Economics, or other related subjects.

Method of Application for ABU DAC Admission

• Candidates for National Diploma (ND) can obtain the form online after paying N2,000 at any approved commercial bank.
• HND and ND II Special forms are available after paying N2,500.
• To apply, visit the DAC portal and follow these steps:
  • Select the application form and create an account.
  • Generate the RRR Transaction ID.
  • Pay via Remita or at any online bank.

Sales of screening forms begin on 30th August 2024 and close on 31st December 2024.

For more details, visit:

• College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Mando
• Kabba College of Agriculture
• Samaru College of Agriculture.