Universities That Accept Lower Credit For Direct Entry

List Of Universities That Accept Lower Credit In Direct Entry, candidates with Lower Credit in National Diploma (ND)/Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates? can still approach some universities to be considered for admission.

 

Universities That Accept Lower Credit For Direct Entry

In our previous post,we informed you that JAMB Direct Entry Admission Form/Scratch Card Is Out – 2018/2019 Now I know that some interested applicants will be asking if there are some universities that accept lower credit?

What you should bear in mind is that not everyone is going to make distinction or upper credit in polytechnics, and that doesn’t mean they won’t obtain Direct Entry form for University, I decided to compile the list of some University the accept lower credit.

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Here Are List Of Universities That Accept Lower Credit In Direct Entry

  1. All private universities – you may need upper credit for some courses.
  2. Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti
  3. University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)
  4. Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
  5. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
  6. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University formerly Anambra State University (ANSU)
  7. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
  8. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
  9. Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto (UDUSOK)
  10. Niger Delta University, NDU, Wilberforce
  11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT
  12. Nasarawa State University (NSUK), Keffi
  13. University of Jos, UNIJOS
  14. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, UMYU
  15. Federal University of Technology, Minna, FUTMINNA
  16. University of Ilorin, UNILORIN (accepts lower credit in history and performer art)

Make sure you check JAMB Brochure to confirm whether you can apply for a course with Lower credit in ND.  Some others schools too may allow, but not listed here.

Note: It’s your responsibility to validate the genuineness of our listing from JAMB brochure.

NOTE: That some of the listed schools above accept lower credit for some courses and not all, You can also check the 2018 jamb brochure for more school.


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  1. chibe says:

    Pls what is the cutoff mark for funaab?

  2. felixoo says:

    Do u min uniben accpts lower credit 4 sum courses 4 direct entry is dat woh u min arowolo y.I nd hw sure ar u plsss????rply me as qwik as u gt diss plss

  3. Worthwhile says:

    @felixo
    Yea UNIBEN do accept,but like I said,it for some courses though,they do accept,and make sure it
    from a recognized institution you graduated
    from. Do let us know if you still confused.

  4. agnes says:

    pls do eksu accept lower credit too or not

    • Worthwhile says:

      EKSU DIRECT ENTRY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

      Direct Entry Candidates: 3-year full-time Programme Candidates must satisfy the following minimum entry requirements:

      1. Passes at Credit/Merit level in two subjects at the NCE with GCE ‘O’ Level credit or its equivalent in three subjects, including English Language. A pass at the NCE General English is acceptable in lieu of credit at the SSCE/GCE/Olevel.

      2. Two passes at the advanced level GCE with SSCE/GCE ‘O’level credit passes in three other subjects including English Language,

      3. Pass at the NCE with GCE ‘O’level credits or its equivalent in five subjects including the NCE courses,

      4. Admission of Direct Entry Candidates is however subject to success at the Post UTME screening exercise to be conducted by the admitting College.

  5. best says:

    please,i finished from polyibadan with lower in electrical electronic engineering,any idea on which school i can apply for direct entry,if there is any…thanks

  6. Ajayi Oluwaseyi says:

    Pls I finished with lower credit,(2.72) to be precise.is it possible to use it to get direct entry to any of this university u hav mention for courses like biochemistry,microbiology,medical lab tech or science lab tech.pls I need ur reply if u hav any information about those schools.

    • Worthwhile says:


      Yes, You Can apply, or post the university that you want to choose here so i can tell you the minimum requirements.

      • Kolapo tosin says:

        Hello, I graduated from the oke ogun poly in saki with the grade of 2.40 which is pass. Please can it be use for DE,if yes which university can accept it.. I need a quick response pls

  7. Babatunde says:

    Does futminna accept lower credit in estate management for D.E

    • Worthwhile says:

      Yes,
      All candidates must possess a minimum of five ‘O’ level credits including Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sittings in subjects relevant to their proposed courses. In addition, Direct Entry candidates must possess a minimum of Lower Credit at National Diploma and/or Higher National Diploma levels or Merit at NCE level.

  8. Esther says:

    I have a lower credit in business adminstration and management department from a private polytechnic. can I gain admission into a federal university

  9. wuraola says:

    Pls .I finished frm mapoly abeokuta in year 2014 with lower credit of 2:72.I wish to study. Business administration or political science or sociology.pls can u tell me sure universities dat can accept me.pls I dnt want northern universities

    • Worthwhile says:

      Which university do you want to apply to? so that i can tell you their requirements.

  10. john says:

    can apply in uniben medicine with 3.24cgpa

    • Worthwhile says:

      They accept nothing less than upper credit in a recognize polytechnic.

  11. Kay says:

    I had upper credit (3.12) at kp and I did science lab tech pls which university can I apply for?

    • Worthwhile says:

      Almost all Nigerian Universities accept upper credit from a recognized/accredited polytechnic.

      • nimat says:

        pls I have upper credit 3.2cgpa in science lab tech from gateway poly itori and want to study medicine which school can I apply for

  12. harborsedey says:

    pls am confused o. wat is d grade of a person dat has 3.23 n pls can UNIBEN accept dat?

  13. ola says:

    Plz help oo i graduated with merit @ state COE…..any info about schoolz d@ accept merit (eco/sos)

  14. jonah says:

    Pls I have lower credit in civil engineering can futa accept me? Pls I want urgent advice

  15. jonah says:

    Does federal uni makurdi accept lower in civil eng

  16. Jummy says:

    Did nasaarawa state university accept for DE in accounting,banking and finance or business administration.

  17. Eunice says:

    Does nassarawa state university accept lower credit for DE student in Accounting,banking and finance or business administration. urgent answer pls

  18. Gloria i njidda says:

    I want to apply for business administration and management,with lower credit. in unimad

  19. ziya'u yusuf says:

    i apply DE 2 times but i did’nt lucky to get but i’m still want apply pls which universities can accept such types of my result DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMIN AT L\CREDIT LEVEL 2.85 SSCE RESULT ENG, B3, MATHS B3, AGR A1, PHYS C6, CHEM C6, GEO C4, HAUSA C5, ISLAM C4. BIOLOGY\CANCEL

  20. olalekan says:

    cn I use a waiting for my DE?

  21. emmanuel olopade says:

    i graduated from polybadan with lower credit in local government & development studies,cgpa _2.78, please kindly advise me on courses i could be given & institution that will take the grade written?

  22. emmanuel olopade says:

    with o|level ssce c”s in history,economics,biology, agricultural sci., mathematics, english, c.r.s, & other subject in just a sitting . please i need your response, God help you the more

  23. Feyintola says:

    Pls I have 3.47 4rm polyibadan and I study architectural technology, which school can I apply 4 de, cus 3.47 is lower credit in my school.

    • Worthwhile says:

      Check The List Of Above Universities That Accept Lower Credit, Or Tell Me The School Of Your Choice Let Me Give You Their Requirement.

  24. #shugarmullar says:

    Pls, which federal uni accept 3.19

  25. #shugarmullar says:

    Pls, which federal uni accept 3.19, I want t̶̲̥̅̊ø̲̣̣̥ study bus admin or bus education

  26. frank says:

    i have a lower credit in computer science. …wanna kno if uniben would accept direct entry…

  27. draconis says:

    will aaua accept lower credit in mass communication with cgpa 2.89 for direct entry

  28. Okikiola says:

    Plz i finish my ND programme 4rm a private poly nd i wnt to knw which uni accepts Buss Admin whatsapp 08162974186

  29. Temitope says:

    Please finished from Yaba tech with a lower credit in elect elect can i take DE in EKSU for that same course or any oda

  30. Agnes says:

    Can i use awaiting for d.e to aaua am in upper credit

  31. Agnes says:

    Plz am in nd2 wit an upper credit can i ryt d.e to aaua

  32. Sulaiman says:

    Am in distinction nd am in nd2 for nw can i apply 4 d.e in aaua

  33. Juwon says:

    Pls, I had lower from federal poly ilaro electrical engineering. Pls can I obtain d.e form to uni osun.

  34. Anonymous says:

    I Av lower credit in computer science in Abraham adesanya polytechnic ijebu igbo, pls wich university can i apply

  35. ayo says:

    I av 3.52 which is upper in my schl does Lautech admit student thru DE ???

  36. prince says:

    pls oh i have lower,and i need a sck dat their sck fees is less cost

  37. Gospel says:

    I hav pass in diploma which sch wil i put

  38. Marcellinus says:

    I finished form oau wit lower credit in diploma in local govt. And ma question,cn uniben accept lower credit 2 study pop admin? Plz help!

  39. Michael says:

    @Worthwhile I have 2.83 from science lab tech federal poly nekede … can I apply for science lab tech in uniben would they accept lower credit and what’s there requirements. thanks

  40. t man says:

    pls I av 2.99 Lower credit frm ogitech.. wat are my chances of getting admission into UNIMAID or FUTMINNA for biochemistry,micro-biology, MLT….. dere requirements……… tanks

  41. Anonymous says:

    Does uniben accept lower credit in accountancy

  42. Teeffy says:

    plz i schooled at dspz and got upper credit 3.05, can i apply for DE at uniben.. what are d chances????

  43. Victoria says:

    pls I graduated with 2.83. can I apply for DE at AAU in biochemistry

  44. Victoria says:

    pls I av 2.83. can I apply for DE at AAU in biochemistry

  45. rabbi says:

    I have 2.95 frm a federal polytechnic. Can I apply for DE in DELSU? Pls whatsapp 08106002625

  46. Rachael says:

    I had upper credit and a pass in mathematics at O level, can i be offered admission at FUTA and LASU to study business administration for DE

  47. Thaiwo says:

    Pls, what are the requirement for funab through direct entry aside from their pass grade?

  48. MOYOSORE says:

    Good morning admin.. i finish from osun state college of technology Esaoke with lower credit in Accounting (2.83).. i will like to ask before i register for direct entry which school can take my result for direct entry to study accounting or any managment course ..
    List of university

    1. university of Abuja.
    2. Osun state univeristy.
    3. Adekunle Ajasin unviersity.
    4. Nnamdi Azikwe univeristy.
    or any state or federal univeristy in south west or south east which there tuiton fee is not too expensive as per how the country is now

  49. Ada destiny says:

    Does usmandanfodio admit 300 from hnd lower for economics

  50. eucharia says:

    Pls do Uniport take DE students? And I have 2.75 lower credit in accounting,pls do I stand a chance.?

  51. A M D says:

    Plz I am in my last year of study I need to fill D.E form of b u k kano….is it possible to gathered my G.P together to get admission if our result is not yet ready?? Also plz is it true that my NCE result can serve as my ssce? I have deficiency in my ssce. Suggest me plzz…08039396538

    • Worthwhile says:

      You Can Calculate Your CGPA Then Know Where You Fall On Before You Can Apply.

  52. Abimbola olumide says:

    Hello.. I studied Environmental Health Technology @ College Of Health.. I have 2.8gpa in N.D.. Pls can i use dis to further more in funaab, as Environmental Health Toxicology. Thanks…..
    Also are collecting 2 sitting for dis N.D

  53. hamzy says:

    i have lower credit, in Atapoly bauchi, can i gain admission in fed university

  54. Ibiyemi says:

    Please, did you know whether chosen OTHER
    DIPLOMA as a qualification for DIRECT ENTRY
    can affect admission or not ?

  55. gbenga says:

    plz i finished from edo state polytechnic with 2.87 can i aply for DE to aaua i need university in yoruba land here that accept my grade

  56. ojaa says:

    pls, which university will accept lower credit frm polytechnic for estate management course

  57. eucharia says:

    Hi worthwhile, you didn’t reply for question…?? 07062147484, pls you can message me,then I can call you.

  58. Meiz says:

    please I have lower credit in Accounting from unijos, n I would like to apply at Abu to study Pub Admin. What r my chances

  59. Prisy says:

    Hello Worthwhile, good job u r doing here. Please, I had lower credit 2.75 National Diploma in Mass Comm but want to study Law or same course? Any chance of being admitted in RUST or Uniport?

    • Worthwhile says:

      Check the list above and choose from the above listed universities we are very sure they accept lower credit.

  60. Meiz says:

    please I’m still waiting for your reply. Thanks

  61. Abdurauf Haliru says:

    Great Nigerian students Am by name Abdulrauf a student of Federal polytechnic bida who graduated with distinction in banking and finance and wishes to proceed my direct entry pls what class will dey offer me and what are the required items as a banking student .

  62. Meiz says:

    Thank u sir.You have answered my question.

  63. Anonymous says:

    pls I av 2.99 Lower credit frm ogitech..
    wat are my chances of getting
    admission into UNIMAID or FUTMINNA for
    biochemistry,micro-biology, MLT any of the three….. dere
    requirements pls……… thanks

  64. mk says:

    Pls am confused… i need ur help…. i have cgpa 2.85 in computer science from federal poly nekede and i wnat to apply form direct entry in UNN…. what is my chance and am i good to apply…? Pls i need ur urgent answer….pls.

  65. joshua says:

    I have lower credit in computer science in Mapoly, do I stand a chance of writing DE form into UNIOSUN or FUTMINNA?

  66. fafkenny says:

    Pls I graduated from ospoly iree as part time student. I wants to put in for uniosun direct entry . Is it necessary I hav jamb reg number

  67. Abdulhadi Ahmed says:

    I was graduated with an
    Ordinary Diploma(OND) with
    cgpa 3.00 in the course of
    Development study.So may i
    be admitted to B.U.K, A.B.U
    or UDUSOK into 200 level
    through D.E. to study either Political science, Public administration or Sociology?
    I need ur urgent response
    plz.

    • Worthwhile says:

      Correct Your English, And For Your Answer, Kindly Check The Above Listed Institutions.

  68. BRIGGS GLORIA IBISO says:

    Do university of uyo acept lower credit for direct entry

  69. Unekwuojo says:

    Pls i hv part time diploma 4rm nasarawa state polytechnic, upper credit computer science. Do i stand a chance gainin admission to Futminna through DE?

  70. JOY says:

    GUD DAY, MY NAME IS JOY, I FINISHED MY OND FROM EDO STATE POLY WITH GGPA OF 3.06 WAT ARE MY CHANCES OF GAINING ADMITTIN IN AAU

  71. friday says:

    pls I graduate as a medical lab technician from school of health technology nd I want to apply for medical lab science to university of maiduguri I don’t no if I will get d admission? but no CGPA from school of health.

  72. Emmzy says:

    Pls I graduated frm delta state poly with lower
    crdt (2.90) jst wanna if uniben will accept dat
    into DE or what course in uniben can fit my grade

  73. Anonymous says:

    can I get direct entry to university with 2.60

    • Yes, You can

      • Jogunola sukurat says:

        Please I have lower credit from Osun state polytechnic Iree, can Jabu university accept me with lower credit? Please reply me

      • Jogunola sukurat says:

        Please I have lower credit from Osun state polytechnic Iree, can Jabu university accept me with lower credit? Please reply me

  74. Oluwaseun says:

    I had 2.70 from the department of mass communication MAPOLY, pls can i be admitted into UNILORIN to study( History and performer Art)

  75. cy says:

    Pls. I scored 47 out of 90 at the CBT at uniben for direct entry for education and french. Please what are my chances of gaining admission.

  76. wiz says:

    gud day, pls am currently in ND2, Delta state poly oghara. can I go for direct entry without the compulsory 1 year I.T

  77. olayinka says:

    Comment Text*worthwhile I finish from yabatech with 2.98 as my CGPA can i apply for de in a federal University

  78. Ameh Samuel says:

    Comment Text*please I finished from Benue state polytechnic, with 2.87GP in electrical electronics engineering please can UNILORIN or FUTMINNA accept me for direct entry? thanks.

  79. Eunice James says:

    Pls, I have a lower credit in accounting from yabatech and I want to buy Nsukka’s direct entry form. What are my chances pls?

  80. Regina says:

    Comment Text*
    I finished from federal school of statistic with lower credit CGPA 2.67 in business administration and management. Can I be able to get admission in to university of Jos with the same course or with public administration and management?

  81. Regina says:

    Comment Text*
    Pls I graduated from federal school of statistic from business administration and management with lower credit GP 2.72, CGPA 2.67. Can be able to get direct entry to university of Jos or university of Énugu with my course? Or public admin?

  82. Anonymous says:

    Comment Text*
    Pls can I be able to get direct entry to UNIJOS with lower credit CGPA 2.67 from federal school of statistic Manchok kaduna state from department of business administration and management, to study (public admin)?

  83. Monica says:

    Comment Text*
    When will direct entry form of UNIJOS for 2017 will be out?

  84. John says:

    Pls is there a direct entry from OND or HND to 2nd year in Uni?

  85. mimi says:

    Comment Text* I have lower credit in electrical engineering .pls give me d list of university dat i will apply for de

  86. eucharia says:

    Hi. please will Abu zaria accept lower credit in accounting for Direct entry. ? And do Nasarawa state university have accounting department.?

  87. abbey says:

    Does uni ben or lasu accepts lower credit from institution like polyibadan public admin for psychology

  88. beckybig says:

    I have merit in biology/integrated science from Tasce.I would like to apply direct entry to Oau and eksu to study education biology what are my chances.08134586114

  89. beckybig says:

    can I still av a chances with that merit

  90. beckybig says:

    I mean my nce result is merit.is it the one called lower credit.

  91. beckybig says:

    Thanks is admission sure for me @ oau or eksu with the result to 200l

  92. alfred says:

    please is it possible to get admission into Uniben/Futa with a lower credit in computer science?

  93. alfred says:

    ND to be precise

  94. Hayzed says:

    3.20gp frm ibarapa poly eruwa,can i gt an admission to uniben in business administration. Plz i nid ur reply urgently

  95. Charles says:

    pls I graduated from an accredited polytechnic wit CGPA 2.61 and I found out earlier that Futminna accept lower credit in architectural technology.
    my problem before and now that i came across this page is, DE on Futminna website for architecture is about 2015, I want to know when next they will do this year DE since UTME is out. thanks

  96. Adeyemi seun says:

    Evenin sir,pls i av ND in public-admin with lower credit(2.62) from kwara polytechnic is it possible for me to gain admiss into unilorin or uni-ibadan 2 study public-admin i need yur response sir

  97. Clinton Isioma says:

    i graduated from AUCHI POLY with lower credit in Computer science. can UNN NSUKKA or ESUT accept me into their school in computer department? pls need your respond so i can know what next Thanks

  98. Mamaki says:

    Plss sir,i hv 3.47 upper in accountancy from ATAPOLY BAUCHI but with an awaiting Neco result.
    Can i apply 4 DE to ABU Zaria nd succeed..? Plss help…

  99. Mamaki says:

    Pls am awaiting for ur response,Sir….

  100. Taiwo says:

    I did my diploma in Olabisi Onabanjo university,I want to do direct entry to lasu to study industrial relations. I had a 3.44. Are there chances of being admitted?

  101. Esther says:

    Pls I av lower credit in auchi poly in chemical engineering do I av a chance of gaining admission with DE at FUTMINNA?

  102. FRIDAY says:

    Gud morning worthwhile..I’m Friday,i graduated frm Abia State university with second class lower and i want to apply for direct entry at either unijos or Rivers state university of science and tech.in law.pls will they accept it?

  103. FRIDAY says:

    my cgpa is 3.65

  104. FRIDAY says:

    my CGPA is 2.65

  105. Oluwaseun says:

    i want to apply for computer science D.E. in Eksu from grace polytechnic ond 2.54 lower credit, is it possible or suggest a better place plllsss

  106. Prosca says:

    Hi sir.I graduated with lower credit from Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro cgpa 2.54 computer science. Will i be admitted to Delta State University Abraka via D.E ?

  107. Ella says:

    Please I have upper credit 3.48 in SLT from fedpoly oko.
    Can I apply for nursing in UNN or Unizik or UI
    I want to know if I can apply for any of those schools.
    Thanks

  108. eneada says:

    Am in diploma 2,n I hv a pass in math can I apply 4 de without doing d compulsory iT

  109. courage says:

    do uniben accept lower credit for medical laboratory science

  110. ahmed Anuoluwa says:

    Pls i graduated with lower credit at federal polytechnic ilaro can i apply for DE to unilorin to performing arts or business education

  111. taiwo says:

    i graduated from mapoly 2.50 which university can i apply DE to now?

  112. Ayomide says:

    Please I graduated from poly ib Saki campus with cgpa of 2.70 in food science and technology. Can I apply to delsu for biochemistry??

  113. Best says:

    I finished ND with a lower credit (2.54) in mass communication (Auchi poly) and my literature in WAEC is D7. Please can I apply for direct entry in UNN and be sure of gaining admission?

  114. Abdullahi Saleh says:

    Pls can I get direct entry into the university with advanced diploma results

  115. Cyphus says:

    Pls sir I ave lower credit in food technology from gateway poly which university can I apply to

  116. Shedy says:

    Does uniben accept lower credit from slt to Mls with gpa 2.9 in 2019/2020

  117. ARE OLADOYIN says:

    I have a lower credit 2.52 at kp in public administration , can i apply for DE in unilorin or AYINGBA

    • You can apply but as for unilorin, your admission there with that your result isn’t guaranteed.

  118. Maridya oyinade says:

    Pls i want to know if uni Abuja will accept lower credit (2.6) for DE into public Administration

  119. Precious says:

    Hello, I graduated from Delta State poly, Ozoro with a CGPA of 2.63 from SLT. Can I apply for admission at DELSU, RSUST or Ekpoma for Medical lab science. please let me know. Thanks

  120. Progress says:

    My CGPA is lower credits 3.19. Can I gain admission into RUST to study Biochemistry

  121. Ummulkair says:

    I got 2.2 cgpa from iss/sos can I be offered direct entry in to university sity

  122. Jeff smith says:

    I’m an ND holder with 2.48 in mass communication from federal poly Offa ,pls which University can I apply for DE ,pls let me know

  123. pelumi says:

    Pls my GP is 2.98, mass communication, can I apply for unilorin?

  124. Emmanuel says:

    Can I get admission to federal university of nasarawa with 2.67 computer science I finish federal polytechnic bida

  125. Fadahunsi ifeoluwapo says:

    Pls I have 2.60 in science lab tech,which university can I apply for DE.pls let me know

    • Kindly go through the above list, if you don’t understand anything, kindly ask question where you are confused.

  126. Bewaji adebayo says:

    Pls I finished with 2.89 can I apply to uniosun for direct entry

  127. Ebube says:

    Obtained a CGPA of 2.62 department of biochemistry unizik
    Can I apply for DE for nursing in unizik or uniport

  128. Samson says:

    Am an ND holder in civil engineering with CGPA 2.98 can funaab consider me for admission for 2022/2023. thanks

  129. Samson says:

    Am an ND holder in civil engineering with CGPA 2.98 can funaab consider me for admission for 2022/2023.thanks

  130. Vicky says:

    Please can I gain admission through direct entry with lower credit (2.70)next year 2023 to study banking and finance in either uniport or delsu
    Please reply

  131. Iyanuoluwa says:

    Pls I am ND holder in banking and finance with CGPA 2.67 which school can consider me for direct entry

  132. Tijani yetunde says:

    Pls am an nd holder with the grade of 2.99 in a polytechnic studied mass communication can I do direct entry to akungba

    • sure, you can

      • Amoo Muhammad says:

        I graduated with 2.97 in a polytechnic study science lab technology
        Can I apply for direct entry in unilorin

  133. Oscar says:

    I graduated with 2.76 lower credit in civil Engineering , can I get admitted with this grade

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