FEDERAL COLLEGE OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY,

NATIONAL VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE,

P.M.B. 01, VOM, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

Tel:0808 895 3328 (Provost), 0708 929 0016 (Registrar)

E-mail:

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

2017/2018 STUDENTS’ ADMISSION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the followingprogrammes of the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom.

  • Remedial Programme1 year
  • National Diploma in Animal Health & Production Technology2 years
  • National Diploma in Fisheries Technology2 years
  • National Diploma in Agricultural Technology2 years
  • National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology2 years
  • National Diploma in Computer Science2 years
  • National Diploma in Environmental Health Technology2 years
  • Higher National Diploma in Animal Health Technology2 years
  • Higher National Diploma in Animal Production Technology2 years
  • Higher National Diploma in Agricultural Extension and Management2 years

A.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES

  1. Remedial Programme

Evidence of attempting the Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE) organised by WAEC or NECO or their equivalent in science subjects.

  1. National Diploma in Animal Health & Production Technology

Five (5) Credit level passes in SSCE/GCE or its equivalent in not more than two (2) sittings. Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Scienceand two (2) subjects from the following: Chemistry, Physics,Geography, Economic/Commerce, Food and Nutrition and Technical Drawing. At least a pass in Chemistry and Physic is compulsory.

  1. National Diploma in Agricultural Technology

Entry requirement as in “A2” above.

  1. National Diploma inFisheries Technology

Entry requirement as in “A2” above. Fisheries is included in the two (2) subjects that can be accepted.

  1. National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology

Five (5) Credit level passes in SSCE/GCE or its equivalent in not more than two (2) sittings. The five (5) subjects must include Mathematics, English Language and two (2) from Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science/Health Science. Any one other subject from Technical Drawing, Metal or Wood Work, Basic Electricity, Geography and Further Mathematics. At least a pass in each of the three (3) basic sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physics is compulsory,and relevant NTC/NBC and NVC trades.

  1. National Diploma in Environmental Health Technology

Five (5) Credit level passes in SSCE/GCE or its equivalent in not more than two (2) sittings. The five (5) subjects must include English Language,Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science/Health Science, and any one (1) other subject from Physics, Technical Drawing, Geography, Food and Nutrition/Home Management and Economics/Commerce.

  1. National Diploma in Computer Science
  1. Five (5) Credit level passes in SSCE/GCE or its equivalent in not more than two (2) sittings. The five (5) subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, a basic science from Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Agricultural Science and other subjects chosen from the following: Economic, Geography, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Typewriting and ICT/Computer Studies. A pass in Physics is compulsory for Computer Science, and relevant NTC/NBC and NVC trades.
  2. A pass in Computer Foundation Examination (CFE) of Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria. Also, the student must be qualified as in ( i ) above.

NOTE:

Applicants are to note that all National Diploma Admissions are through JAMB. In addition, applicants who possess the basic ordinary level entry requirement regardless of whether they chose the College or not but have scored the minimum cut off marks of 180 in 2017UTMEcan apply for the ND programmes.

  1. Higher National Diploma in Animal Health

Applicants must possess all the following:

  1. Ordinary level entry requirement as in “A2” above.
  2. National Diploma in Animal Health and Production Technology with a minimum of lower credit pass.
  3. A minimum of one year post National Diploma cognate experience.
  4. In exceptional cases, National Diploma certificate holders with a pass but with two (2) or more years cognate experience may be considered.
  5. The candidate must be from National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) accredited programme.
  6. National Diploma JAMB Admission letter.
  1. Higher National Diploma in Animal Production

Applicants must possess all the following:

  1. Ordinary level entry requirement as in “A2” above.
  2. Items iii, iv, v and vi as in ‘A8’ above.
  3. National Diploma with a minimum of lower credit in Agricultural Technology programmes, Animal Health and Production Technology,Wildlife and Eco-Tourism Management and Innovation Agriculture.
  1. Higher National Diploma in Agricultural Extension and Management

Applicants must possess all the following:

  1. Five (5) Credit level passes in SSCE/GCE or its equivalent in not more than two (2) sittings. The five (5) subjects must include English Language and Mathematics and other ordinary level credits relevant to the ND programme the applicant possesses.
  2. Itemsiii, iv, v and vi as in ‘A8’ above.
  3. National Diploma with a minimum of lower credit in any Agricultural programme (E.g. ND Pest Control, Agricultural Marketing, Forestry, Soil Science, Range Management, Fisheries and Wild life and Ecotourism Management).

B.METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application forms are obtainable online through the College portal “portal.fcahptvom.edu.ng” (The procedure for filling the application form is on the portal)

C.CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETION AND SUBMISSIONOF FORM

Candidates are expected to complete and submit the application form onlineand printout an acknowledgment slipon or before the 31stAugust, 2017.

For further enquiries please call 08033655841 or 08059112059 or 08032060900 or visit the College at Vom.

Signed.

Mr. Aba Duniya Filibus, MNIM, ACMA

Information and Protocol Officer

For: Registrar

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