Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, EKSU Admission Requirements: 2024/2025

Are you aspiring to join the Ekiti State University (EKSU) for your undergraduate studies in 2024? Understanding the admission requirements is crucial, and we’ve simplified the information for you. Here’s what you need to know about gaining admission through UTME and Direct Entry methods.

Admission through UTME:

1. Age and Educational Qualifications:
   • Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
   • A minimum of 6 “Cs” in O’level results, including English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects for the chosen course.
2. JAMB UTME Score:
   • Attain a JAMB UTME score of at least 120.
   • Higher scores required for specific courses like Law (200), Nursing (220), and Medicine (250).
3. Post UTME Screening:
   • Take the EKSU post UTME screening examination and perform well.
4. Subject Combination and Cutoff Marks:
   • Choose the correct subject combination for your course.
   • Meet the stipulated cutoff marks for your chosen course.
5. One Sitting Result:
   • Only one sitting result is accepted.

Admission through Direct Entry:

1. Educational Qualifications:
   • Possess at least five (5) credits in O’level results, including English Language and Mathematics.
   • Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
2. JAMB Direct Entry Form:
   • Obtain JAMB Direct Entry form to apply.
3. Certificates Accepted:
   • Acceptable certificates include OND, ND, NCE, IJMB, Cambridge A level, BSc, HND, or ICAN.

Course-Specific Admission Requirements:

Here are specific admission requirements for some departments:

1. College of Medicine:
   • UTME: Five ‘O’ level credit passes, including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
   • Direct Entry: ‘A’ level passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, or B.Sc. in relevant fields.
2. Department of English and Literary Studies:
   • UTME: Five credit passes, including English Language, Literature in-English, Government/History, Religious Studies, etc.
   • Direct Entry: Five credit passes, including English Language, Literature-in-English, and GCE ‘A’ Level in English Language-Literature-in-English.
3. Department of French:
   • UTME: Five credit passes, including English Language and one other Arts subject, with at least 200 UTME score.
   • Direct Entry: Two ‘A’ level passes in Arts to include French, or N.C.E. Merit in French and one other Art subject.
4. Department of Agricultural Economics:
   • UTME: Five ‘O’ level credit passes, including English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, and any one of Economics, Geography, and Home Economics.
   • Direct Entry: Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and one in Biology/Agric. Science, or OND/NCE (Upper Credit) in relevant areas.

FAQs:

1. Can I apply with two sitting results?
   • No, EKSU only accepts results obtained in one sitting.
2. What is the minimum JAMB UTME score for Medicine?
   • The minimum UTME score for Medicine (MBBS) is 250.
3. Are there age requirements for admission?
   • Yes, candidates must be at least 16 years old.