Food Science & Technology — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

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JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English ChemistryMathematicsPhysicsBiologyAgricultural Science

To study Food Science & Technology in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics and Biology/ Agricultural Science. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

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O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Physics, Basic Catering and Food Services, Bakery and Confectionaries, Hotel & Catering Crafty course (Cookery), Hotel & Catering Craft Course (Food /Drinks Services) and Basic Electricity.

33 Institutions offering Food Science & Technology

AB Abia State University University State BA Bamidele Olumilua University Of Edu. Science And Tech. Ikere-ekiti University State CH Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University University State DE Delta State University of Science and Technology University State EB Ebonyi State University University State EN Enugu State University of Science and Technology University State FE Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta University Federal FE Federal University of Technology, Akure University Federal FE Federal University of Technology, Minna University Federal FE Federal University of Technology, Owerri University Federal FE Federal University, Oye-Ekiti University Federal FE Federal University, Wukari University Federal FI First Technical University University State IB Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University University State IM Imo State University University State JO Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi University Federal KA Kano University Of Science And Technology University State KW Kwara State University University State MI Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike University Federal MO Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola University Federal NN Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka University Federal OB Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife University Federal OL Olusegun Agagu University Of Science And Technology University State OL Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (Formerly Ondo State University Of Science And Technology) University State OS Osun State University University State PR Prince Abubakar Audu University University State RI Rivers State University University State UN University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences University State UN University of Calabar University Federal UN University of Maiduguri University Federal UN University of Nigeria, Nsukka University Federal UN University of Port-Harcourt University Federal UN University of Uyo University Federal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Food Science & Technology in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics and Biology/ Agricultural Science.

Is Use of English compulsory for Food Science & Technology?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for Food Science & Technology and for every other course.

Can I study Food Science & Technology through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for Food Science & Technology through JAMB Direct Entry (DE) instead of sitting the UTME, subject to the institution's DE requirements.

What O'Level result do I need for Food Science & Technology?

You need at least five (5) SSCE credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including the subjects listed under JAMB Requirements above.

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