The candidates seeking admission into  PGDATE, should have a minimum requirement of:

a) 5 Credits at O level, including Arabic and English languages

b)  Bachelor Degree in Arabic with at least 3rd class.

Or,

ii)  Bachelor Degree in any other related discipline with at least 2nd class lower division and approved by the University.

iii) Any other qualification that may be acceptable by Ahmadu Bello University.