Mechanical Engineering and Entry Requirements - Edo State University

Teaching Mechanical Engineering at Edo State University Iyamho, strictly follow National University Commission' (NUC's) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standard (BMAS). For now, the programme is  taught only at undergraduate degree level.

Mechanical Engineering at Edo State University runs for minimum duration of four (4) years or maximum of six (6) years for those admitted through direct entry, while students that were admitted through JAMB's UTME will spend minimum of five (5) years  or maximum of seven (7) years to complete the programme after which a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Mechanical Engineering is awarded to successful students.

Listed below are the minimum entry requirements accepted by Edo State University to study for an undergraduate degree programme in it's Department of Mechanical Engineering.

JAMB's UTME Candidates

Minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects which must include:
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and one of
  • Further Mathematics
  • Technical Drawing
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Agricultural Science

The five subjects which must not be at more than two sittings should be from one or two of the following examinations:

  • West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
  • Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or 
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE O'level) or
  • National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB)

JAMB's coordinated UTME

Students must sit for, pass and make cut off mark for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Edo State University organised post UTME screening.

JAMB Subjects Combination

  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Physics and 
  • Chemistry

Direct Entry Candidates

Edo State University accept the under listed  qualifications for direct entry into 200 level at the Department of Mechanical Engineering:
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE A'Level): good pass in at least two subjects, Mathematics and Physics.
  • National Diploma (ND): upper credit in relevant engineering programme
  • Higher National Diploma (HND): minimum of upper credit in relevant engineering programme

 All direct entry applicant must satisfy all O'level entry requirements to be considered for an admission .


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