Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, FECA admission forms into Pre-ND, ND and HND programmes offered by the institution for the 2015/2016 academic session are out.
Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA), one of the leading higher institutions of learning in Nigeria pioneering a lot of research in the area of food and livestock production, accredited by the NBTE and Approved by NYSC, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its Pre-ND, ND & HND Programmes as indicated below:
FECA Courses and Requirements.
Course: Preliminary National Diploma (Pre-ND Science)
Requirements:
Four passes at the GCE “O” level / SSCE / NECO, passed at not more than two (2)
sittings. The four subjects must include English Language and Mathematics. In addition,
candidates must obtain passes in subjects relevant to their proposed field of study.
Course: National Diploma in Agric Technology
Requirements:
* Four passes at GCE “O” level / SSCE / NECO, passed at not more than two (2) sittings.
The four passes must include Biology / Agricultural Science, Chemistry and two of the
following subjects; English Language, Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Statistics and
Physics. In addition, candidates must obtain passes in subjects relevant to their
proposed field of study. At least a pass in English and Mathematics/Statistics is
compulsory
* Candidates who have successfully completed the NBTE recognized Pre-National
Science and Technology Course may be admitted into the programme. Such students
must have passed Biology/Agric. Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language
at WASC, SSCE or GCE “O” level or NECO before undertaking the course. Students are only
admitted through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Examination (JAMB).
Course:. National Diploma in Agric Engineering
Entry Requirements:
* At least a pass in English language and credits passes in four subjects at not more than two sittings in GCE “O”level, SSCE or WASC. The four subjects must uinclude Mathematics, Physics, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry and one other subject.
* At least a pass in English Language and four credit passes in an NBTE recognized
preliminary National Diploma course offered in a Polytechnic or similar post Secondary
Technical institution. The credit passes must include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
and Biology.
Students are only admitted through JAMB
Course: Higher National Diploma in Crop Production
Entry Requirements
Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the
Higher National Diploma programmes.
* The Minimum entry requirement for the ND programe in General Agricultural Technology.
* National Diploma with a minimum of Lower credit in Agricultural Technology.
* A minimum of one year post National Diploma cognate work experience.
* In exceptional cases, ND diplomats with a pass(CGPA of 2.00-2.49) in the ND examination with two or more years of cognate experience in a specified field may be considered for admission into the HND programmes.
Course: Higher National Diploma in Agric Extension and Management
Entry Requirements:
Applicants with all the following qualifications may be considered for admission into
the Higher National Diploma Programme by Direct entry.
* Minimum entry requirements for ND programme in Genereal Agriculture
Technology. The Minimum entry requirement for National Diploma in any Agricultural
Programme.
* A minimum of one year Post National Diploma cognate work experience.
* In exceptional cases, ND diplomats with a pass (CGPA of 2.00-2.49) that had two years of cognate experience in the specific field may be considered for admission into HND programme.
Course: Higher National Diploma in Animal Production
Entry Requirements:
The general requirement for the HND programme include:
* All the requirements for admission into the ND programme in Agricultural Technology.
* A minimum of Lower credit pass (CGPA 2.50) and above in the cognate ND examination, ND diplomats examination in Agricultural Technology.
* A minimum of one year cognate work experience,
* In exceptional cases ND diplomats with a pass (CGPA 2.00-2.49) and two years of cognate experience in the specific field may be considered for admission into the HND programme.
Course: Higher National Diploma in Horticulture and Landscape Design
Entry Requirements :
Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the
Higher National Diploma programme in Horticulture and Landscape Technology
* The minimum requirement for the ND programme in Agricultural Technology or Forestry Technology.
* National Diploma with a minimum credit pass in Agricultural Technology or Forestry Technology.
* A minimum of one year Post National Diploma cognate work experience.
JAMB SCORE
* Agricultural Technology – To be determined by JAMB every session
* Agricultual Engineering – To be determined by JAMB every session
“O” Level Combinations for each course
Pre-ND Programme WAEC, SSCE & NECO
Agricultural Technology WAEC, SSCE & NECO
Agricultural Engineering WAEC, SSCE & NECO
HND Crop Production SSCE, NECO & ND
HND Agric Extention & Management SSCE, NECO & ND
HND Animal Production SSCE, NECO & ND
HND Horticulture & Landscape Design SSCE, NECO & ND
Direct Entry Requirements
* National Diploma (ND) is required for all HND programmes
FECA Admission – Method of Application.
1. New Applicant
a. The applicant will go to www.feca.edu.ng.
b. On the portal, look for Applicant menu
c. The systems will automatically take you to the login page. Look for links: Setup Applicant Profile/Sign Up or Click Here to SIGN UP where you can sign up your applicant details. This is also available via: http://portal.feca.edu.ng/FormSignUp.aspx.
d. On the sign up page, please enter your email address which must be valid and functional. This will serve as your username. Also enter all other details such as password, Full Names, Program you are applying for and most importantly, the applicant portal access pin obtained from the college or Bank.
e. If the entries was validated successfully, the application will generate Application form number for you with your login details. All the information will also be sent to your email as provided.
f. Go to step 2
2. Returning Applicant
a. The applicant will go to www.feca.edu.ng and click on the portal link.
b. On the portal, look for Applicant menu
c. The systems prompt you to login page. This can also be access via: http://portal.feca.edu.ng/FormLogin.aspx. Enter the login name and password previously setup and sent to you email.
d. To upload your passport, select the Change Passport button and upload your picture and click on upload
e. To update your application form, click on “Fill Form” link. The Form will automatically load from where you last stop or from first page if new application.
f. For Personal Information enter all the necessary bio data listed for but you cannot change your names except with the help of admin (in case of error mistakes only.) For quick edit before you submit, you can click on “CANDIDATE” link above on the Form page.
g. For Contact Information, provide your primary contact information and your sponsor/next of kin/parent information. This information is necessary for further correspondence. For quick edit just click on “CONTACT” link above on the form page.
h. For Educational information, provide your O-Level Information and A-Level (if applicable). For O-Level, please enter the examination body details and the subjects for each exams. You can only add no more than 2 sittings. For quick edit, you can click on “EDUCATION” link above on the Form page. To edit Post-Educational information (if applicable) you can also click on skip next. You can either choose to edit or delete previously entered Educational information.
i. The last section allow you to choose your choice of study and to review all the information provided and agree to terms and condition.
j. To print out a Form, from the applicant home page, click on PRINT OUT. You must upload a passport picture to be able to print out your form.
k. After printing out your form you will not be able to review your application any more.
v. Only successful applicant will be contacted.
FECA Admission Form Closing Date.
Duly completed application forms, accompanied with photocopy of certificates or certified true copy of examinations taken with a letter of minimum of one year work experience and two self address envelop with N50 stamp affixed, should be returned to the Registrar 0f FECA (HND applicants only) not later than 30th September, 2015. All applicants must attach letter of recomendation form the Principal/Provost of the school attended.
All HND applicants must ensure that their transcript are forwarded on or before the closing date.
Date for the screening of candidates will be announced later.