National Certificate in Agriculture (Examined by UBTEB)

Admission requirements: A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the Uganda National Certificate in Agriculture programme on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications:

i) Ordinary Level Entry Scheme

A candidate should have obtained a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 3 credit passes one of which must be in Agriculture, Biology, or Chemistry and must have passed English and Mathematics.

ii) Certificate Entry Scheme

At least a credit in Uganda Junior Technical  Certificate from a recognized institution in any of the  fields or any other  field as approved by the Selection Committee constituted by the Ministry of Education and Sports.

Duration: 2 years.

Career prospects: Agricultural Farm Manager, Agricultural Field Assistant, Self-Employed, Farm or Input Supply Shop Attendant, Nursery Bed Attendant, Agro-Processing Assistant and Agricultural Design Assistant.

Opportunities for further studies: Diploma in Agribusiness Management, Diploma in Agriculture, Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Extension, Diploma in Crop Production and Management.