JAMB Cut Off Mark for Animal Production 2026/2027

For the 2026/2027 admission session, the general JAMB Cut Off Mark for Animal Production in most universities sits comfortably between 160 and 200.

1. Federal universities, as usual, prefer 180–200.
2. State universities stay somewhere around 160–180, depending on how many students are fighting for space that year.
3. Private universities are the most welcoming, many accept 150–170, as long as your O’level is “behaving itself.”
4. Polytechnics also offer Animal Production or closely related courses under ND and HND, and their cut-off marks are usually 120–150, depending on the institution.

What Is Animal Production?

Animal Production is the science of raising, managing, improving, and producing healthy farm animals such as poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and fish.

It involves learning how animals eat, grow, reproduce, survive diseases, and convert feed into quality products like meat, milk, eggs, and fish.

Duration of Studying Animal Production in Nigeria

Studying Animal Production in a Nigerian university normally takes four (4) years if you’re entering through UTME. Direct Entry students may finish in three (3) years, depending on the university’s structure.

If you’re going through a polytechnic, the ND programme lasts 2 years, the HND lasts 2 years, and you can always switch to a university later through direct entry.

JAMB Cut Off Mark for Animal Production 2026/2027

• Federal Universities,  180 – 200
• State Universities, 160 – 180
• Private Universities, 150 – 170
• Polytechnics (Animal Production & related programs),  120 – 150

O’Level Requirements for Animal Production (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)

Candidates must have at least five (5) credit passes in:

1. English
2. Mathematics
3. Biology or Agricultural Science
4. Chemistry
5. One other science-related subject (Physics, Geography, Animal Husbandry, etc.)

JAMB Subject Combination

To study Animal Production, write:

1. Use of English
2. Biology or Agricultural Science
3. Chemistry
4. Physics or Mathematics

Direct Entry Requirements

You need:

1. Two A-Level passes in Biology/Zoology and Chemistry
2. OR ND/HND in Animal Health, Animal Production, Agricultural Science, Fisheries, or related fields

Universities and Polytechnics Offering Animal Production in Nigeria

Federal Universities

1. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) – 180+
2. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)  – 180+
3. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)  – 180+
4. Federal University Dutse (FUD)  – 180+
5. Federal University Lafia (FULAFIA) – 180+

State Universities

1. Kaduna State University (KASU)  – 160+
2. Taraba State University (TASU)  – 160+
3. Benue State University (BSU)  – 170+
4. Nasarawa State University (NSUK)  – 160+
5. Gombe State University (GSU)  – 160+

Private Universities

1. Landmark University  – 160+
2. McPherson University – 150+
3. Bowen University – 160+
4. Crescent University – 150+

Polytechnics (Animal Production or related courses)

1. Federal Polytechnic Mubi  – 120+
2. Federal Polytechnic Bauchi  – 120+
3. Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT)  – 120+
4. Adamawa State Polytechnic  – 120+

Conclusion

The JAMB Cut Off Mark for Animal Production may not be the highest in the country, but admission still requires focus, preparation, and a score that makes you smile when the results drop, not one that makes you start calculating Plan B. Aim for a score that gives you confidence, not confusion. Animal Production is full of opportunities, from cattle ranching and poultry management to aquaculture, feed formulation, and livestock technology.