Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, popularly referred to as FUNAAB, is one of Nigeria’s top universities in science and agriculture.
As a premier university in Nigeria, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNNAB) is one of the most sought-after federal universities in the southwestern part of Nigeria.
FUNAAB offers diverse academic programs from undergraduate to postgraduate, and gaining admission to study at FUNAAB requires meeting some specific admission requirements set by JAMB and the institution.
The admission process in FUNAAB starts almost immediately after the just-concluded UTME exam, as the school is known for its swift and fast academic calendar.
The admission process generally includes:
- Sitting for the UTME (JAMB) examination
- Choosing FUNAAB as your first-choice institution
- Meeting the required JAMB cut-off mark of 160
- Registering for FUNAAB’s online Post UTME screening
- Uploading your O-level results on JAMB CAPS
- Calculating and meeting the departmental aggregate score
Each department at FUNAAB has its own specific cut-off mark based on the competitiveness of the course, the number of applicants, and the slots available for the course, and your chances of gaining admission heavily rely on how well you perform in your JAMB and O’level since FUNAAB uses the Post UTME screening method.
The combination of both your JAMB and O-level grades is called the Post UTME aggregate score (aggregate score for short).
This now brings us to what the meaning of aggregate score is and how it is gotten.
What is an aggregate score?
Aggregate score is the total score obtained after combining your performance in JAMB, O’Level, and/or Post-UTME (if applicable).
Each of these components is assigned a particular weight or percentage, and when calculated together, they give a single score that determines a student’s admission eligibility.
It’s like an average score after adding all these together, and it helps determine your eligibility for admission into your chosen course.
In FUNAAB’s case, the most common components considered for the aggregate score include:
- JAMB UTME Score
- O’Level Grades (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
- Post-UTME Score (if conducted in the admission year)
The specific formula or weight attached to each part may vary depending on the admission year, but the overall purpose remains to assess a candidate’s academic performance for a particular course chosen.
Knowing how to calculate your aggregate score is important because it helps you understand where you stand in the admission process and whether you meet the school’s departmental cut-off mark.
The aggregate score plays a critical role in the admission process because it is the key factor used to rank candidates for a particular course and prevent unmerited admissions.
In summary, your aggregate score is your ticket to admission. Knowing how it’s calculated helps you to know where you stand in the admission process.
How to Calculate FUNAAB Aggregate Score 2025
Since FUNAAB will be using the Post-UTME screening method for this year’s admission process, your aggregate score will be calculated using only your JAMB UTME score and O’Level grades.
Your UTME score carries 60%, while your O’Level result accounts for the remaining 40%.
To calculate your aggregate score for FUNAAB, simply follow the step-by-step guide below.
STEP 1: Calculate Your UTME Aggregate
To calculate your UTME aggregate, simply divide your JAMB UTME score by 400 and multiply by 60.
For example, Joseph got 285 in JAMB UTME. To calculate Joseph’s UTME aggregate, we would divide 285 by 400 and then multiply by 60.
I.e., (285/400) × 60 = 42.75% out of 60%
STEP 2: Calculate Your O’Level Aggregate
This is the second step in calculating your Post UTME aggregate score in FUNAAB.
To calculate your O’Level aggregate, simply add up the points assigned to your grades in the five core subjects relevant to your course. Then, if you’re using a single sitting, you’ll get an additional 10 bonus points.
Now, you might be wondering: What exactly is “one sitting”?
In simple terms, one sitting means using just one O’Level result (e.g., WAEC, NECO, or GCE) for your admission. On the other hand, two sittings means combining two different results—like WAEC & WAEC, WAEC & NECO, NECO & GCE, and so on.
Below are the corresponding points for the O-level grades.
- A1-6
- B2-5
- B3-4
- C4-3
- C5-2
- C6-1
So, let’s say Joseph is a computer science aspirant in FUNAAB and has the following grades for his five core subjects in his WAEC result:
- Mathematics A1
- English Language B3
- Chemistry B3
- Physics A1
- Biology B2
To calculate his O-level aggregate, let’s assign the respective points to the grades.
- Mathematics A1 = 6 pts
- English Language B3 = 4 pts
- Chemistry B3 = 4 pts
- Physics A1 = 6 pts
- Biology B2 = 5 pts
Adding the points together, we would have
6 pts + 4 pts + 4 pts + 6 pts + 5 pts = 25 pts
Since he is using just one sitting of O-level results, we would add an extra 10 points to his total points.
So, 25 pts + 10 pts = 35 pts out of 40 pts.
STEP 3: Add the UTME and O’Level aggregates
This is the final step in calculating your aggregate score in FUNAAB. In this step we would be adding both the UTME aggregate and the O Level aggregate to get the Post UTME aggregate score.
From the example used above, Joseph had 42.75% in his UTME and 35% in his O level.
So we would be adding these two together.
42.75% + 35% = 77.75% out of 100%
So, Joseph’s aggregate score is 77.75%.
FAQs
Does FUNAAB accept two sittings?
Yes, FUNAAB accepts two sittings for most of its courses.
This means you can combine results from two different exam bodies (e.g., WAEC and NECO) or two different years, as long as the required subjects are present and meet the admission criteria.
What is FUNAAB JAMB cut-off mark?
The general JAMB cut-off mark for FUNAAB is 160. So aspirants who scored 160 and above are eligible for the Post UTME screening exercise.
Does FUNAAB write POST UTME?
FUNAAB does write Post UTME, but in recent years now the school now uses the Post UTME screening method instead of the regular Post UTME exam.