Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Announces Update for Candidates Yet to Secure Admission: Act Now!

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has released an urgent update for candidates who have not yet been admitted to their first-choice programmes. This important notice provides guidance on how to secure a spot at the university by changing to another available programme that aligns with your qualifications.

What You Need to Know

If you have not been offered admission to your first-choice programme at ABU, you can still get into the university by visiting any JAMB CBT Centre to select a different course. The university has listed available programmes for you to choose from.

Here’s everything you need to know about the available courses, UTME subject combinations, and important dates.

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Available Programmes and Their UTME Subject Combinations

ABU offers a variety of programmes in different fields. Here’s a quick guide to the available science-based and arts/social science-based programmes, along with the required UTME subjects.

Science-Based Programmes

1. Fisheries & Aquaculture, Forestry & Wildlife Management

• Subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and one other science subject

1. Botany, Zoology

• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

1. Mathematics

• Subjects: Mathematics and any two of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or Geography

1. Geography

• Subjects: Geography, Biology, and one other from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Agricultural Science, or Economics

1. Chemistry

• Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, and either Biology, Mathematics, or Further Mathematics

1. Physics

• Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry or Biology

1. Engineering Programmes

• Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics

1. Home Economics

• Subjects: Food and Nutrition, Home Management, Textile and Clothing, Biology, and two other science subjects

Arts and Social Science-Based Programmes

1. Sociology

• Subjects: Government/History/Civic Education, Economics/Geography, and one other Arts or Social Science subject

1. Economics

• Subjects: Economics, Mathematics, and one other Arts, Social Science, or Management subject

1. History

• Subjects: History/Government/Civic Education and two other Arts or Social Science subjects

1. Theatre and Performing Arts

• Subjects: Literature in English and two other Arts or Social Science subjects

1. Library and Information Science

• Subjects: Any three subjects

1. Business Education

• Subjects: Mathematics and two Business/Commercial subjects

1. Marketing

• Subjects: Mathematics, Marketing/Commerce, Economics, and one other relevant subject

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Important Notice: Matriculation Ceremony Approaching

As the admission process draws to a close, ABU is preparing for its upcoming matriculation ceremony. Candidates who successfully secure admission will be part of this significant event marking their official entry into the university community. Don’t miss your chance to become part of this prestigious institution.

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What You Should Do Now

If you have not yet been admitted to your first-choice programme, take action immediately. Visit a JAMB CBT Centre to select from the available courses. Make sure to review the UTME subject combinations for each programme to ensure you meet the requirements.

Don’t miss this final opportunity to join ABU.

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