Agricultural Colleges In Ghana Opens Admission For 2024/2025 Academic Year

Agricultural Colleges In Ghana Opens Admission For 2024/2025 Academic Year

The Agricultural Colleges in Ghana have opened application portal and are inviting applications from qualified candidates for entry.

Cost of Application Voucher: Where To Purchase Application Voucher

• The application coucher is available for purchase at any GCB Bank PLC Branch at a cost of One Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis (GH¢150.00). This includes the cost of verification of results and SMS alerts.
• Applicants can also purchase the voucher with their mobile phones by dialing *422*510#

Application Process: How To Apply

• Upon payment, applicants will receive a voucher giving them a unique serial Number (SN) and PIN.
• Give their full name at the point of purchase.
• Have a dedicated phone number and an e-mail address.

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Where to Apply

Use their Serial Number (SN) and PIN code to access the application form online at www.mofaschools.edu.gh.

Important notice

Applicants are to note that the online registration form is accessible only by the SN and PIN.

Applicants should follow the instructions carefully and fill the relevant stages of the admission process once the online application is opened.

Kindly use the reference number you would receive on submission of your form to track the status of the admission process.

ONLY Applicants who meet admission requirements will be invited to attend a competitive interview at the school of choice.

Available Programmes to Offer

1. Certificate in General Agriculture – 2 years (Duration)

2. Certificate in Animal Health – 2 years (Duration)

3. Diploma in General Agriculture – 3 years (Duration)

4. Diploma in Animal Health – 3 years (Duration)

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Programme Target/Aim

The aim of these programmes is to train the youth in Modern Agricultural Techniques and encourage them to take up agriculture as an occupation to earn a living.

Available opportunities for Graduates

1. Upon admission, students are provided with accommodation and tuition during the training period.

2. Graduates may constitute themselves into well-organized groups after training to source loans from financial institutions to embark on commercial agriculture.

3. Graduates can take advantage of the numerous interventions by government for the youth to go into agricultural production.

4. Prospects for further studies also exist.

Agricultural College: Available Programmes, Duration, College name, College Locations

1. Ejura Agricultural College (Ashanti Region)

• Programme: Certificate in General Agriculture

2. Damongo Agricultural College (Northern Region)

• Programme: Certificate in General Agriculture

3. Kwadaso Agricultural College (Ashanti Region)

• Programme: Diploma in General Agriculture

4. Ohawu Agricultural College (Volta)

• Programme: Certificate in General Agriculture
• Certificate in Animal Health
• Diploma in General Agriculture

5. Wenchi Agricultural College (Bono Region)

• Programme: Certificate in General Agriculture

6. Animal Health and Production College, Pong-Tamale (Northern)

• Programme: Certificate in General Agriculture
• Diploma in General Agriculture

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Agricultural College Admission Requirements

• For the Diploma Programmes, (SSCE/WASSCE) candidates must have the following requirements:

a) i. A minimum pass of D7 in three (3) core subjects in SSCE/WASSCE (English. Maths, Integrated Science).

ii. A minimum of credit in three (3) Elective subjects i.e. Science, Agricultural Science, Arts, Business, and Technical students.

• For the Certificate Programme, a minimum of five (5) passes including English, Mathematics and Integrated Science and two elective subjects.

Submission of Forms: Application deadline/closing date

The closing date for the submission of the forms is 19th July 2024.

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh