Less Competitive Courses In EKSU for 2026/2027 Admission
Here’s a helpful **list of less competitive courses you might consider for Ekiti State University (EKSU) for the 2026/2027 admission exercise — especially if your UTME score is closer to the minimum cut-off mark (e.g., 140–180). These courses typically attract fewer applicants, meaning you have a better chance of gaining admission compared with highly competitive programs like Medicine or Law.
💡 Note: EKSU’s general JAMB UTME minimum for admission screening is around 140–150, but departmental cut-off marks differ — high-demand courses usually require more than that.
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Less Competitive (Lower Demand) Courses at EKSU
🌾 Faculty of Agriculture
These programs tend to have lighter competition compared with clinical sciences and management courses:
- Agricultural Economics and Extension Services
- Animal Production and Health Services
- Crop, Soil & Environmental Science
- Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries
- Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
- Hospitality and Tourism (Agricultural focus)
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Arts courses often accept a wider range of UTME scores with lower competition:
- Arabic and Islamic Studies
- Christian Religious Studies
- English and Literary Studies
- French
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Yoruba Studies
Faculty of Education
Education programs are generally less competitive than medicine, engineering, or law:
- Adult Education
- Business Education
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Education & Accountancy
- Education & Christian Religious Studies
- Education & Economics
- Education & Physics
- Education & Mathematics
- Education & Biology
- Education & Chemistry
- Education & English Language
- Education & Geography
- Guidance & Counseling
- Human Kinetics & Health Education
- Technical and Vocational Education
- Nursery and Primary Education
(Education courses have various combinations — choose one that aligns with your strengths.)
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Social sciences are often easier to gain admission into with average UTME scores:
- Geography
- Psychology
- Sociology
Faculty of Sciences
Some science departments are less competitive compared with engineering and clinical programs:
- Biological Sciences
- Industrial Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Plant Science and Forestry
- Pure Chemistry
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
-
Zoology
Why These Courses Are Considered Less Competitive
- Lower Applicant Volume: These departments usually see fewer applicants compared to high-demand fields like Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Engineering.
- Lower Cut-Off Marks: Many of these less competitive courses have departmental cut-off marks closer to the general or minimum acceptable range (e.g., 140–180) rather than higher marks required by competitive programs.
- Better Chance with Moderate Scores: Candidates with UTME scores in the mid 140s to 170s and good Post-UTME results stand a relatively better chance of securing admission into these programs.
Tips for Prospective Applicants
- Aim Above Minimum: Even though these courses are less competitive, scoring well above the cut-off (e.g., 160+) strengthens your chances.
- Prepare for Post-UTME: Perform well in the Post-UTME screening — it significantly influences your final admission score.
- Match Your O’Level Subjects: Make sure your O’Level subject requirements align with your chosen course; many programs require strong passes in English and relevant subjects.
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Summary
If your UTME score is closer to the minimum eligibility mark (e.g., 140–180), your best chances for admission into EKSU for the 2026/2027 academic session lie in less competitive courses such as:
- Arts & Humanities
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Agriculture
- Certain Sciences
These programs generally require lower demand and fewer competitive applicants compared to Medicine, Law, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Engineering.
