MAU Yola Calls on Applicants to Switch Programmes as JAMB Extends National Admission Deadline
Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has released a crucial notice to all applicants for the 2025/2026 academic session, urging those not yet admitted into oversubscribed programmes to switch to related courses that still have available admission spaces.
This comes after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) extended the national admission deadline for public universities, allowing schools more time to complete their admission processes.
Why the Change Matters
According to the MAU Admission Office, the adjustment aims to give qualified but unplaced candidates a fair chance at securing admission. However, applicants are strongly advised to switch only to programmes with similar JAMB subject combinations and O’Level requirements.
The university emphasized that all transfers must be accurately done and verified before submission, warning candidates to double-check their JAMB profiles and O’Level uploads after making any change.
Guidelines for Programme Change at MAU Yola
Applicants and staff are to ensure that all transfers are valid and properly processed. Below are the areas where switching between related programmes is allowed based on available spaces:
1. Medicine and Allied Sciences
Oversubscribed: MBBS, Nursing, Microbiology, Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences
Available Alternatives:
- Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Crop Production and Horticulture
- Fisheries
- Soil Science
- Food Science and Technology
- Forestry and Wildlife
- Animal Science and Range Management (limited)
- Botany
- Plant Science
- Geology and related disciplines
2. Computer Science and Related Fields
Available Alternatives:
- Operations Research
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Mathematics with Economics
- Physics
- Chemistry
Note: Direct Entry (DE) candidates not admitted into Computer Science are encouraged to transfer to any of the listed alternatives.
3. Engineering Programmes
Oversubscribed: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering
Available Alternatives:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Technology Education
- Construction Technology Education
4. Architecture and Related Fields
Available Alternatives:
- Survey and Geoinformatics
- Industrial Design
- Building
- Urban and Regional Planning (for those with Mathematics and Geography in JAMB)
Note: DE candidates in Architecture can only be admitted into Geography.
5. Law and Related Disciplines
Available Alternatives:
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Library and Information Science
Important: Applicants without Government in their JAMB or O’Level results can only transfer to Library and Information Science.
6. Management and Social Sciences
For applicants in Accounting, Economics, Management Technology, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Business Education who do not have Mathematics or Economics in their JAMB or O’Level:
Available Programmes:
- Political Science
- Sociology (for those with Government in JAMB and O’Levels)
- Library and Information Science
Candidates with science-based JAMB combinations in Information Technology but without Economics or Mathematics are also advised to switch to suitable alternatives.
Important Deadline: November 14, 2025
All programme transfers or course changes must be completed on or before November 14, 2025.
The MAU Admission Office urges candidates to act swiftly to avoid missing out on this final opportunity for consideration in the 2025/2026 academic session.
Final Advice from MAU Management
The management of Modibbo Adama University, Yola, advises all applicants to strictly follow the given guidelines, verify their JAMB and O’Level details, and confirm their transfer requests before the deadline.
This initiative ensures that all eligible students have a fair chance at securing placement into available programmes within the university before the final admission closure.
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