EBSU Admission Requirements for 2024/2025: Complete Guide for Prospective Students
Learn everything about Ebonyi State University (EBSU) admission requirements for 2024/2025, including UTME, Direct Entry, JUPEB, and Postgraduate criteria.
Mary Nwaeze 
Are you planning to apply to Ebonyi State University (EBSU) for the 2024/2025 academic session? This comprehensive guide covers all the essential details you need to know about EBSU admission requirements, including information for UTME, Direct Entry, JUPEB, and Postgraduate candidates. Read on to get a clear understanding of the admission process, deadlines, and fees involved.
Overview of EBSU Admission Requirements
EBSU is a prestigious state university in Nigeria, renowned for its variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. To be eligible for admission into EBSU, there are some general requirements that all candidates must meet:
1. Minimum O'Level Requirements: You must have at least five credit passes in your O'Level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB), including English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects for your chosen course of study. The O'Level results must not be older than two sittings.
2. Minimum JAMB Score: Candidates must score at least 170 in JAMB to be considered for admission into EBSU. Note that some courses may require higher cut-off marks depending on competition and seat availability.
3. EBSU Post UTME Screening: All UTME candidates must participate in the Post UTME screening, usually conducted online. The Post UTME score is combined with your JAMB score to create an aggregate score for admission consideration.
4. Choosing EBSU as Your Choice of Institution: EBSU prioritizes candidates who choose the university as their first or second choice during JAMB registration. Exceptions are rare and require JAMB's approval.
5. Faculty-Specific Requirements: Depending on the faculty and department, additional requirements such as higher cut-off marks, specific O'Level subjects, or special qualifications may apply.
Faculty-Specific Admission Requirements
EBSU has eight faculties, each with its admission criteria and required courses:
1. Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management: Requires credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, or Agricultural Science, and a minimum JAMB score of 180.
2. Faculty of Arts: Candidates need credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English, and two additional arts or social science subjects. The minimum JAMB score is 180.
3. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences: Candidates must have credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with a minimum JAMB score of 200.
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4. Faculty of Clinical Medicine: This faculty requires credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with a minimum JAMB score of 250. The only course in this faculty is Medicine and Surgery.
5. Faculty of Education: This faculty offers a range of courses, with a minimum JAMB score of 180. Requirements vary based on the chosen course.
6. Faculty of Law: Requires credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English, and a minimum JAMB score of 200.
7. Faculty of Management Sciences: Requires credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and a minimum JAMB score of 180.
8. Faculty of Science: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are required. A minimum JAMB score of 180 is mandatory.
9. Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities: Candidates require credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and three additional arts or social science subjects. A minimum JAMB score of 180 is required.
EBSU Post UTME Requirements
To qualify for EBSU's Post UTME screening, candidates must:
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1. Score a minimum of 170 in JAMB.
2. Choose EBSU as their first or second choice in JAMB.
3. Register and pay for the screening on the EBSU portal.
4. Have a valid email address and phone number.
The Post UTME screening requires answering 50 multiple-choice questions within 60 minutes. The screening fee is N2,000, payable online or at any bank. The final result and aggregate score are crucial for admission.
EBSU Direct Entry Admission
For candidates with higher qualifications such as National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), National Certificate of Education (NCE), or a Bachelor's degree, Direct Entry admission is available. Key requirements include:
1. Minimum lower credit for ND/HND/NCE, or second-class lower for Bachelor's degree.
2. Credit passes in at least five O'Level subjects.
3. Participation in EBSU's Direct Entry screening.
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The Direct Entry screening process is similar to the Post UTME, but questions are based on O'Level and higher qualification subjects.
EBSU JUPEB Entry Admission
Candidates without higher qualifications can consider the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme, leading to direct entry into EBSU or other universities. To qualify, candidates must:
1. Have at least five credit passes in O'Level, including English Language and Mathematics.
2. Register for the JUPEB programme through the EBSU portal.
3. Complete the one-year JUPEB programme.
EBSU Postgraduate Entry Admission
For those seeking postgraduate studies, EBSU offers postgraduate diploma, master's, and doctoral programs. Candidates must:
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1. Have a second-class lower for Bachelor's degrees or lower credit for HND.
2. Have at least five credit passes in O'Level, including English Language and Mathematics.
3. Register for the postgraduate programme on the EBSU portal.
The postgraduate program includes lectures, seminars, workshops, and research activities. The duration depends on the level and course of study.
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Application Process, Deadline, and Fees
The application process for admission into EBSU is online through the EBSU portal. Key steps include:
1. Create an account on the EBSU portal.
2. Fill in personal and academic details, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
3. Print the acknowledgement slip and other relevant documents.
The application fee is non-refundable, and deadlines vary depending on the entry mode and course of study. Refer to the EBSU website for specific details and deadlines.
This comprehensive guide outlines the admission requirements for EBSU for the 2024/2025 academic session. We hope this information helps you navigate the admission process. If you have questions or comments, feel free to leave them below.
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