ABU DAC Admission Form 2025/2026 | HND/ND/REM/CERT.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has begun accepting applications into its Division of Agricultural Colleges (DAC) for the 2025/2026 session. Forms are available for National Diploma (ND), Special ND II, and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes.

The DAC runs three colleges across different locations in Nigeria. Each college offers unique courses in agriculture, science, and related fields.

List of Colleges and Available Courses

A. Samaru College of Agriculture, Zaria

HND (2 years)

• Agricultural Extension and Management
• Pest Management
• Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering (Farm Power & Machinery)
• Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering (Soil & Water)
• Home and Rural Economics
• Pasture and Range Management

ND (2 years)

• Agricultural Technology (cut-off: 110)
• Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering (cut-off: 105)
• Home and Rural Economics (cut-off: 100)
• Science Lab Technology (cut-off: 120)
• Irrigation Agronomy (cut-off: 100)

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

HND (2 years)

• Animal Health
• Animal Production
• Pasture and Range Management
• Agribusiness

ND (2 years)

• Fisheries (cut-off: 100)
• Animal Health & Production (cut-off: 100)
• Science Lab Technology (cut-off: 100)

C. Kabba College of Agriculture, Kogi State

HND (2 years)

• Agricultural Extension
• Crop Production
• Horticulture & Landscape
• Agribusiness

ND (2 years)

• Agricultural Technology (cut-off: 100)
• Horticultural Technology (cut-off: 100)
• Statistics (cut-off: 100)
• Computer Science (cut-off: 100)
• Animal Health & Production (cut-off: 100)
• Science Lab Technology (cut-off: 100)

Entry Requirements

For HND

You need:

• A National Diploma (ND) in a related course, with at least Lower Credit
• One-year industrial training after ND
• Five O’Level credits in English, Maths, Chemistry/Physics, and Agric Science or Biology

Some programmes need a specific ND or NCE background. For example:

• Pest Management accepts ND in Agric Tech, Bio-Env Engineering, or Science Lab Tech
• Animal Health needs ND in Animal Health & Production
• Home & Rural Economics allows ND or NCE in Home Economics, Food Tech, or similar areas

Applicants with a Pass in ND may be considered if they’ve worked for 2 years (DAC graduates) or 3 years (others).

For ND

• Must apply through JAMB
• Must upload O’Level results to the JAMB portal
• Must change institution to any of the DAC colleges if not originally chosen
• Need five O’Level credits, including English and Maths

Subject combinations vary by course. For example:

• Computer Science: English, Maths, Physics, and two from Chemistry, Agric, Economics, or Geography
• Agricultural Tech: English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, and one other science or social science subject

How to Apply

Visit the DAC eForms Portal

For ND candidates:

• Pay ₦2,000 through any commercial bank or Remita

For HND and ND II Special:

• Pay ₦2,500

Steps:

1. Select the right form
2. Create an account
3. Generate RRR
4. Pay online or at the bank
5. Fill the application form

Extra Info and Contacts

Each college has its own page:

• Mando College Portal
• Kabba College Portal
• Samaru College Portal

Need help? Text or WhatsApp only (no calls):

• 08064943720
• 08029338896
• Or email: dacabuzaria@gmail.com

Forms are live now, but they won’t stay open forever. Don’t leave it late.

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