There is no UTME cut-off mark for Agricultural Science Education (NCE) at Peaceland College of Education, Enugu for 2027/2028 candidates who have at least four O’level credits. The national admission policy of 11 May 2026 exempts four-credit NCE candidates from the UTME, but you must still register with JAMB and be admitted on CAPS. Peaceland has not published a separate cut-off for Agricultural Science.
2027/2028 update: Peaceland College of Education admission requirements and entry rules usually stay the same from one year to the next, so the rules on this page are what 2027/2028 candidates should plan with. They come from the latest official position (the 2026/2027 national admission policy and JAMB’s June 2026 NCE registration guide) and the college’s 2026/2027 admission notice as reprinted online. If the 2027/2028 rules change anything, we will update this page.
JAMB lists the course for Peaceland as Agricultural Science (Double Major): you study agriculture as a single subject for the whole NCE and learn to teach it. Below are the cut-off position, the O’level subjects that matter, the JAMB NCE costs, a worked example, the steps to apply and where an Agricultural Science NCE can lead.
Peaceland College of Education Agricultural Science cut-off mark at a glance
| Item | Position for 2027/2028 planning | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UTME score for NCE Agricultural Science | Not required with four or more O’level credits | Official national policy, 11 May 2026 |
| JAMB registration | Required, through JAMB’s NCE registration route | JAMB NCE guide, June 2026 |
| On JAMB’s course list for the college | Yes, as Agricultural Science (Double Major) | Myschool reprint of JAMB list, checked 29 October 2026 |
| Peaceland cut-off for this course | Not published | No college figure found |
| Duration | Three years full time (standard NCE); the college also advertises part-time study | Standard NCE length; part-time from the 2026/2027 notice |
| 2026/2027 admission deadline for colleges of education | 31 December 2026 (the window runs until then) | Official, JAMB policy meeting |
Peaceland College of Education Agricultural Science cut-off mark history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027/2028 | No UTME score needed for NCE | Planning position carried over from 2026/2027 | Holds unless JAMB changes the policy |
| 2026/2027 | No UTME score needed | Four-credit NCE candidates register with JAMB and are admitted on CAPS without sitting the UTME | Official national policy and JAMB’s June 2026 guide |
| 2025/2026 | 100 | JAMB national minimum UTME score for colleges of education | Official national figure (JAMB, July 2025) |
| 2024/2025 | 140 and above | What Peaceland’s advert asked of UTME candidates when it still sold degree forms; not a Agricultural Science figure | College advert reprinted by Myschool, 31 July 2024 |
JAMB did not announce a numeric minimum for colleges of education in 2026, and the 150 figure that some sites quote for Peaceland is the university minimum. On timing, Nairametrics (11 May 2026) said the exemption begins with the 2027 admission cycle, while JAMB’s June 2026 NCE registration guide and Legit (23 July 2026) show it already applied in 2026. For 2027/2028 the answer is the same either way: no UTME for NCE if you have four or more credits.
Peaceland Agricultural Science admission requirements
Peaceland has not published its own O’level list for 2026/2027; the requirements part of its reprinted notice is cut off. This table combines the national rule, the usual college of education pattern and JAMB’s brochure entry for the subject, which is written for degree admission.
| Requirement | What applies | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Number of credits | At least four | National policy, 11 May 2026 |
| English Language and Mathematics | Expected at credit level | Usual college of education pattern; Peaceland wording not published |
| Relevant credits | Agricultural Science or Biology, and Chemistry | JAMB brochure entry for Agricultural Science and Education |
| Sittings | Not more than two | Usual pattern |
| JAMB brochure O’level (degree level) | Five credits including English, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science, plus Mathematics and another relevant subject | Same brochure entry |
| UTME for NCE | Not needed with four credits; JAMB registration still needed | National policy and JAMB guide |
University remarks in the brochure show how strict the science side can be. UNN asks for a credit in Agricultural Science or Biology plus at least a pass in Chemistry, while UNIBEN and BUK want Chemistry among five credits. For an NCE, I would treat Agricultural Science or Biology as the subject you cannot do without, and Chemistry as the one that keeps a degree open later.
Which O’level profile is strongest?
| Your O’level profile | My read for NCE Agricultural Science at Peaceland |
|---|---|
| No credit in English or Mathematics | Not ready. Resit first |
| English, Mathematics and two arts subjects, no science | Meets the count but weak on relevance |
| English, Mathematics, Agricultural Science and Biology | Acceptable for the NCE |
| English, Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Biology and Chemistry | The profile I would aim for |
This ranking is my advice built on the JAMB brochure, not a Peaceland rule. The fifth credit in Chemistry matters most for candidates who plan to top up to a degree after the NCE.
If you are also sitting the UTME
If you also sit the UTME for a university Agricultural Education degree, the brochure’s main rule is any three of Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Physics, Economics, Geography and Mathematics, and UNN asks for Agricultural Science or Biology with Chemistry and one of Economics, Geography or Government. There is no Direct Entry into Peaceland: from 2026/2027 JAMB bars colleges of education from admitting into 100 or 200 level of any degree, so every entrant starts at NCE. Once the college recommends you for NCE, JAMB suspends any UTME or Direct Entry process you have running.
JAMB NCE registration costs and rules
| JAMB NCE item (2026) | What the guide says |
|---|---|
| O’level verification code | ₦1,500 for one sitting; ₦2,000 for two sittings |
| NCE application | ₦3,500 |
| CBT centre charge | ₦700 |
| Who puts you forward | The college proposes candidates on CAPS and the Provost recommends them |
| O’level result | Must be on CAPS; awaiting-result candidates cannot be proposed until they upload |
| 2026 UTME candidates with a college of education as first choice | Migrated to NCE for a ₦700 charge |
| Effect of an NCE recommendation | Any UTME or Direct Entry process is suspended |
| 2026 NCE registration opened | 23 July 2026 (Nairametrics) |
These are 2026 amounts and may change for 2027. Peaceland’s own form fee, acceptance fee and tuition were not in its notice as reprinted, so get them from the college bursary.
Peaceland screening for Agricultural Science
Peaceland opened its 2026/2027 admission portal in July 2026 (reported by Myschool on 18 July and AbsTechConnect on 21 July), but neither report gives a screening date, test, form price or portal address. No practical test for Agricultural Science has been announced. Under JAMB’s NCE flow, the college checks the O’level on your JAMB profile, proposes you on CAPS, and the Provost recommends you.
Worked example (illustrative)
Uchenna (an invented candidate) has WAEC in one sitting: English C6, Mathematics C5, Agricultural Science B3, Biology C4, Chemistry D7, Geography C6.
- Credit count: five (Chemistry at D7 is a pass, not a credit). Pass.
- English and Mathematics: both at credit. Pass.
- Relevant subjects: Agricultural Science and Biology. Strong for the NCE.
- Chemistry: a pass only. Fine for the NCE on the usual rule, and UNN’s degree remark accepts a Chemistry pass too, though some universities want a credit.
- Cost to JAMB: ₦1,500 for the verification code, ₦3,500 for the NCE application and ₦700 at the centre, on 2026 figures.
Adaeze (also invented) has English, Mathematics, Government, CRS and Literature at credit, with no science at all. She meets the four-credit count, but I would not put her forward for Agricultural Science. A Peaceland CRS or Social Studies pairing fits her result far better.
How to apply for Agricultural Science at Peaceland College of Education
- Get your JAMB profile code: text NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone line linked to your NIN.
- Buy the O’level verification code: ₦1,500 for one sitting or ₦2,000 for two (2026 figures).
- Register with JAMB for NCE: choose Peace Land College of Education and Agricultural Science (Double Major). If you registered for another school, use a JAMB change of institution.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: the college cannot propose you until the result shows on your profile.
- Complete the college’s form: use only the portal or admission office named in Peaceland’s own notice, and pay only through an official invoice.
- Accept the offer on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, open Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. JAMB allowed four weeks to accept in 2026/2027. Our JAMB CAPS guide shows each screen.
- Pay acceptance and register: confirm the acceptance fee with the college before you pay.
Warning
JAMB treats any admission outside CAPS as illegal. Nobody can sell you an Agricultural Science “slot” at Peaceland, and the college can no longer admit anyone straight into a degree. Confirm the course is admitting before you pay.
Your chances and common mistakes
Peaceland has not published how many Agricultural Science places it fills, so there are no real odds to quote. With no UTME score involved, a file usually stalls for practical reasons, and these are the ones I would check:
- Choosing Agricultural Science without a science credit: fix this with a NECO or GCE resit in Agricultural Science or Biology before you register.
- O’level not on CAPS: the college cannot propose you without it. Upload as soon as your result is out.
- Names that do not match: your NIN, JAMB profile and O’level certificate should carry the same name.
- Missing the CAPS window: the 2026/2027 window for colleges of education runs until 31 December 2026, and each offer must be accepted within the time JAMB sets.
Studying Agricultural Science (Double Major) at Peaceland College of Education
Peaceland College of Education, Enugu is a private college listed as open on the NCCE accredited colleges list (checked 29 October 2026). It is a separate institution from Peaceland University, Enugu. Its 2026/2027 notice offers NCE, PDE, PGDE and part-time study and describes its courses as fully accredited, without naming the accrediting body. NCCE accreditation of Agricultural Science (Double Major) specifically is not confirmed, so ask the college for the course’s accreditation status before you pay.
What you study
- Crop production: soils, crop husbandry, pests and diseases, and the school farm.
- Animal production: poultry, livestock and fish farming basics.
- Agricultural economics and extension: farm records, marketing and working with farmers.
- Farm mechanisation: simple tools and machines and their upkeep.
- Teaching the subject: methods for Agricultural Science and Basic Science in junior secondary school, education courses and teaching practice.
This follows the usual NCE pattern for the subject. Peaceland’s own course outline is not online.
Careers and next steps
- Teaching: Agricultural Science in junior secondary schools, after TRCN registration.
- Agribusiness: poultry, fish or crop farming, and farm input sales.
- Degree by Direct Entry: JAMB’s brochure lists an NCE merit pass in Agriculture (Double Major) as a Direct Entry route into Agricultural Science and Education degrees, so check each university’s remark.
Related Peaceland programmes
- Peaceland College of Education cut-off mark for all NCE programmes
- Peaceland Business Education (NCE)
- Peaceland Home Economics (NCE)
- Peaceland Biology, Chemistry and Physics (NCE)
For the degree route after your NCE, see our UNN Agricultural Education and ESUT Agricultural Education guides, and our JAMB Biology syllabus if you will sit the UTME.
Peaceland Agricultural Science: frequently asked questions
What is the Peaceland College of Education cut-off mark for Agricultural Science in 2027/2028? There is none for candidates with four or more O’level credits, because NCE candidates are exempt from the UTME. Peaceland has not published a figure for the course.
Do I need Chemistry for Agricultural Science NCE at Peaceland? Peaceland has not named it as compulsory, and a credit in Agricultural Science or Biology is the core. A Chemistry credit is still worth having because many universities ask for it at degree level.
How much is the JAMB NCE form for Peaceland Agricultural Science? In 2026 it was ₦3,500 plus a ₦700 centre charge, after an O’level verification code of ₦1,500 for one sitting or ₦2,000 for two. Peaceland’s own fees were not published.
Can I use awaiting result for Agricultural Science at Peaceland? You can register with JAMB, but its guide says awaiting-result candidates cannot be proposed for admission until the result is uploaded to CAPS.
Sources and updates
The UTME exemption for four-credit NCE candidates, the CAPS rule, the 31 December 2026 deadline for colleges of education and the four-week acceptance window come from the policy meeting of 11 May 2026, reported by the News Agency of Nigeria, VON, ICIR and TheNigeriaLawyer. NCE costs, the Provost’s recommendation, the awaiting-result rule, the UTME suspension and the end of degree entry into colleges of education are from JAMB’s June 2026 NCE registration guide, also reported by BusinessDay (22 June 2026); the 23 July 2026 opening is from Nairametrics and Legit. The 2025/2026 minimum of 100 is from JAMB as reported by Nairametrics (8 July 2025). Peaceland’s 2026/2027 programmes are from its notice reprinted by Myschool (18 July 2026) and AbsTechConnect (21 July 2026), and the 2024/2025 figure of 140 is from Myschool’s reprint of 31 July 2024. The course listing is Myschool’s reprint of JAMB’s list for the college. Subject and Direct Entry details are from Myschool’s reprint of the JAMB brochure entry for Agricultural Science and Education, written for degree admission. The college’s status is from the NCCE accredited colleges list. Checked on 29 October 2026; this page will be updated when Peaceland publishes its 2027/2028 notice.
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