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Key Facts: Lebanese University Faculty of Agronomy Entrance Examination Exam

2 Sets (SG & SV)

Published Exam Series Adapted to Candidate Baccalaureate Stream

Faculty of Agronomy Official Announcement

22–23 July 2026

Official Examination Session Dates for 2026–2027 Intake

Lebanese University Academic Directorate

1,050,000 LBP

Total Registration Fee (1,000,000 LBP + 50,000 LBP Stamp)

UL Entrance Regulations Decree

Entirely Written

No Oral Interview Component (Confirmed Official Correction)

UL Faculty of Agronomy Official Notice of 2 June 2026

Dekwaneh Campus

Faculty of Agronomy Central Campus Location, Beirut

Lebanese University Directory

The Concours d'entrée Faculté d'Agronomie UL is the competitive gateway into public agricultural engineering and veterinary medicine at the Lebanese University. Featuring two tailored question sets for SG and SV holders, the exam is entirely written with no oral component. This 100-question practice set is an OpenExamPrep English-language MCQ study adaptation.

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1Which physiological adaptation enables C4 crops such as maize (Zea mays) and sorghum to maintain high photosynthetic efficiency under hot, semi-arid conditions compared to C3 crops?
A.Direct fixation of atmospheric CO2 by RuBisCO inside epidermal guard cells during nighttime
B.Spatial separation of initial carboxylation by PEP carboxylase in mesophyll cells and decarboxylation around RuBisCO in bundle sheath cells
C.Temporal separation of carbon fixation where stomata open exclusively at night to synthesize stored malic acid in vacuoles
D.Replacement of RuBisCO with carbonic anhydrase as the primary carboxylating enzyme of the Calvin-Benson cycle
Explanation: C4 plants exhibit Kranz anatomy, characterized by spatial separation of carbon assimilation. Phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) carboxylase fixes CO2 into four-carbon dicarboxylic acids in mesophyll cells with high affinity and zero oxygenase activity. These C4 acids are transported to bundle sheath cells and decarboxylated, concentrating CO2 around RuBisCO to suppress photorespiration under elevated temperatures and drought.
2What is the primary biophysical driving force that initiates stomatal opening in vascular plants under morning illumination?
A.Active proton (H+) influx into guard cells driven by vacuolar pyrophosphatases
B.Passive efflux of potassium ions from guard cells into adjacent subsidiary cells down an electrical gradient
C.Active proton (H+) extrusion by plasma membrane H+-ATPases, generating an electrochemical gradient that drives K+ influx
D.Enzymatic degradation of abscisic acid inside chloroplasts causing passive swelling of cellulose microfibrils
Explanation: Morning blue light triggers the phosphorylation and activation of plasma membrane H+-ATPases in guard cells, pumping protons out of the cytoplasm. The resulting hyperpolarization activates inward-rectifying potassium channels, driving K+ influx alongside chloride and malate accumulation. The increased osmolarity lowers guard cell water potential, causing osmotic water uptake, turgor increase, and stomatal pore opening.
3According to the cohesion-tension theory of sap ascent, how does water travel from soil through the xylem to the canopies of tall forest trees without mechanical pumps?
A.Evaporation of water from mesophyll cell walls generates a negative hydrostatic pressure (tension) transmitted through a continuous, cohesive water column
B.Positive root hydrostatic pressure generated by endodermal active solute transport pushes water upward continuously up to 100 meters
C.Peristaltic rhythmic contractions of living xylem ray parenchyma cells propel water upward through annular vessels
D.Capillary action in narrow tracheids alone generates sufficient upward force to lift water columns exceeding 50 meters
Explanation: Transpiration from leaf mesophyll cell walls creates meniscus curvature in cell wall microfibrils, generating large negative hydrostatic pressures (tensions). Because water molecules exhibit strong intermolecular cohesion via hydrogen bonding and adhesion to hydrophilic cellulose xylem walls, this tensile pull is transmitted continuously down through xylem vessels to the root system and soil.
4In the Münch pressure-flow hypothesis for phloem translocation, what generates the hydrostatic pressure gradient between source and sink tissues?
A.Gravity pulling dense sucrose crystals downward through companion cell plasmodesmata
B.Active suction exerted by root cortex cells consuming sucrose during secondary respiration
C.Active proton pumping in sink tissues creating negative vacuum pressures within sieve tube plates
D.Active loading of sucrose at the source decreasing water potential, drawing in water osmotically to generate elevated turgor pressure
Explanation: At source leaves, sucrose is actively loaded into sieve element-companion cell complexes, dramatically lowering the solute potential and driving osmotic water entry from adjacent xylem. This generates a high positive turgor pressure at the source. At sink tissues, sucrose unloading and conversion increases water potential, causing water exit and lower turgor, driving bulk mass flow along the pressure gradient.
5According to the acid growth hypothesis, how does indole-3-acetic acid (IAA, an auxin) induce rapid cell elongation in coleoptiles and shoot stems?
A.IAA stimulates plasma membrane H+-ATPases to acidify the apoplast, activating expansin proteins that loosen cross-linking glycans
B.IAA directly hydrolyzes cellulose microfibrils into glucose monomers, thinning the primary cell wall
C.IAA inhibits vacuolar aquaporin channels, preventing water efflux and causing mechanical cell bursting
D.IAA increases cytosolic pH to 9.0, triggering precipitation of pectin calcium bridges and irreversible wall stiffening
Explanation: Auxin binds to TIR1/AFB receptors, upregulating and activating plasma membrane H+-ATPases that pump protons into the apoplast, lowering the cell wall pH below 5.0. This acidification activates expansins—wall-loosening proteins that disrupt non-covalent bonds between cellulose microfibrils and hemicelluloses/xyloglucans—allowing turgor pressure to drive cell elongation.
6During cereal seed germination (e.g., in barley and wheat), which hormone is synthesized by the embryo to stimulate the aleurone layer to produce hydrolytic enzymes?
A.Abscisic acid
B.Ethylene
C.Gibberellic acid (GA3)
D.Jasmonic acid
Explanation: Upon imbibition, the cereal embryo synthesizes and releases gibberellins (primarily GA3), which diffuse to the triploid endosperm's aleurone layer. There, gibberellin triggers the transcription of mRNA for hydrolytic enzymes—most notably alpha-amylase and proteases—which break down endospermic starch and storage proteins into soluble sugars and amino acids for the growing seedling.
7Why does storing ripening apples alongside unripe green bananas in an enclosed container rapidly induce banana ripening?
A.Apples consume all environmental CO2, preventing photosynthetic starch stabilization in the bananas
B.Apples release ethylene gas, which autocatalytically stimulates ACC synthase and ACC oxidase in the bananas
C.Apples secrete abscisic acid droplets through their cuticle that inhibit banana cell wall elongation
D.Apples emit warm infrared radiation that melts the protective epicuticular wax on the banana peel
Explanation: Both apples and bananas are climacteric fruits that exhibit a sharp respiratory peak accompanied by a surge in ethylene production. Ripening apples release gaseous ethylene (C2H4), which diffuses into nearby bananas and binds to membrane-bound copper-containing ethylene receptors (ETR1), triggering signal transduction cascades that upregulate 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) synthase and oxidase, inducing rapid starch-to-sugar conversion, pectin softening, and chlorophyll breakdown.
8When crops experience severe soil drought, roots synthesize abscisic acid (ABA) which travels to leaves. What is the downstream molecular response in guard cells that prevents wilting?
A.ABA stimulates inward K+ channel activity, causing rapid water uptake into guard cell vacuoles
B.ABA inhibits guard cell phospholipase C, preventing calcium release and locking stomatal pores open
C.ABA upregulates proton-pumping ATPases, acidifying the apoplast to enhance cellular turgor
D.ABA binds to PYR/RCAR receptors, inhibiting PP2C phosphatases and activating SnRK2 kinases to trigger anion and K+ efflux
Explanation: ABA binds to soluble PYR/PYL/RCAR receptors, which bind and inhibit clade A protein phosphatase 2Cs (PP2Cs). This releases SnRK2 protein kinases from inhibition, allowing them to phosphorylate and activate SLAC1 (slow anion channel 1) and upregulate calcium-dependent channels. The resulting anion efflux depolarizes the guard cell plasma membrane, triggering outward potassium channel (GORK) opening; the massive loss of K+ and anions leads to osmotic water loss and stomatal closure.
9In garden pea plants (Pisum sativum), yellow seed color (Y) is dominant over green (y), and round seed shape (R) is dominant over wrinkled (r). In a dihybrid cross between two heterozygous plants (YyRr × YyRr), what is the expected phenotypic ratio among the progeny assuming independent assortment?
A.1:1:1:1
B.3:1
C.9:3:3:1
D.9:7
Explanation: According to Mendel's law of independent assortment, each pair of unlinked alleles segregates independently during gamete formation. Combining the independent 3:1 monohybrid probabilities for each trait (3/4 yellow, 1/4 green; 3/4 round, 1/4 wrinkled) yields (3/4 × 3/4) = 9/16 yellow round, (3/4 × 1/4) = 3/16 yellow wrinkled, (1/4 × 3/4) = 3/16 green round, and (1/4 × 1/4) = 1/16 green wrinkled, producing the classic 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio.
10A tomato breeder performs a testcross between a dihybrid plant heterozygous for two linked seedling markers (AaBb) in coupling (cis) phase and a double recessive tester (aabb). The testcross yields: 420 AB/ab, 430 ab/ab, 78 Ab/ab, and 72 aB/ab. What is the genetic map distance between loci A and B?
A.15.0 cM
B.7.5 cM
C.30.0 cM
D.85.0 cM
Explanation: Genetic map distance in centimorgans (cM) equals the recombination frequency (RF) multiplied by 100. Here, non-recombinant (parental) progeny are AB and ab (420 + 430 = 850), while recombinant progeny are Ab and aB (78 + 72 = 150). Total progeny = 850 + 150 = 1000. Recombination frequency = (150 / 1000) = 0.15, or 15.0%. Thus, the loci are separated by 15.0 cM (or map units).

About the Lebanese University Faculty of Agronomy Entrance Examination Exam

The Lebanese University Faculty of Agronomy First-Year Entrance Examination (Concours d'entrée Faculté d'Agronomie UL / مباراة الدخول إلى كلية الزراعة بالجامعة اللبنانية) is Lebanon's premier public competitive entrance examination for admission into higher education in agricultural engineering and veterinary medicine. Located at the central Dekwaneh campus in Mount Lebanon, the Faculty of Agronomy houses specialized departments in Plant Production, Animal Production, Food Science and Technology, Environment and Natural Resources, Agricultural Economics, Landscape Architecture, and the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The entrance concours is split into two distinct, published examination sets that candidates select according to their secondary baccalaureate background: Set 1 is tailored for General Sciences (SG) diploma holders (emphasizing Mathematics with coefficient 2 and Physics and Chemistry with coefficients 1.5 each), while Set 2 is tailored for Life Sciences (SV) holders (emphasizing Biology with coefficient 2 alongside Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry with coefficients 1 each), with both sets including Arabic (0.5) and Foreign Language (0.5). Official examinations are paper-based, constructed-response written sessions sat in French or English sections, with no oral interview. This 100-question practice set is an independent English-language multiple-choice question (MCQ) study adaptation developed by OpenExamPrep to provide comprehensive diagnostic preparation and quantitative problem-solving practice.

Exam sponsor: Faculty of Agronomy (كلية الزراعة - الجامعة اللبنانية / Faculté d'Agronomie et de Médecine Vétérinaire), Lebanese University. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Competitive written entrance examination for first-year admission to the Lebanese University Faculty of Agronomy (كلية الزراعة) in Dekwaneh, Beirut, covering both Agricultural Engineering (Génie Agronomique, 5-year degree) and Veterinary Medicine (Médecine Vétérinaire, 6-year doctoral degree) departments. Candidates choose one of two published examination sets based on their secondary background: Set 1 (for General Sciences / SG holders) comprises Mathematics (coef 2, 2h), Physics (coef 1.5, 1.5h), Chemistry (coef 1.5, 1.5h), Arabic (coef 0.5, 1h), and Foreign Language (French or English, coef 0.5, 1h); Set 2 (for Life Sciences / SV holders) comprises Biology (coef 2, 2h), Mathematics (coef 1, 1h), Physics (coef 1, 1h), Chemistry (coef 1, 1h), Arabic (coef 0.5, 1h), and Foreign Language (coef 0.5, 1h). The examination is entirely written; contrary to previous claims, official announcements confirm there is no oral interview component. Official instruction and exams are offered in French and English sections, with Arabic examined in Arabic. This practice bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation developed by OpenExamPrep.

Time Limit

Administered over two examination days on 22–23 July 2026 for the 2026–2027 academic intake (online registration open 1 June – 16 July 2026).

Passing Score

Candidates are ranked on their coefficient-weighted average across the set they chose. The faculty's announcement sets a minimum cumulative average of 11/20 with no individual mark below 5/20 for the Agricultural Engineering department, and 12/20 for Veterinary Medicine, with admission then by rank order within the published capacity: a maximum of 150 places in Agricultural Engineering and 45 in Veterinary Medicine for 2026-2027, subject to approval by the University Presidency.

Exam / Certification Fees

1,000,000 LBP registration fee plus a 50,000 LBP fiscal stamp (طابع مالي)

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28% of study bank (Set 2 SV: Coef 2, 2 hours)

Biology, Botany & Animal Sciences

Plant anatomy and physiology (photosynthesis, C3/C4 pathways, transpiration, stomatal mechanisms, xylem/phloem transport, plant hormones: auxins, gibberellins, ethylene, ABA); Genetics and crop breeding (Mendelian inheritance, hybrid vigor, polyploidy in crops); Microbiology & soil biology (Rhizobium nitrogen fixation, mycorrhizae, plant/animal pathogens); Veterinary biology (ruminant vs monogastric digestion, reproductive cycles, livestock physiology).

22% of study bank (Set 1 SG: Coef 1.5, 1.5h / Set 2 SV: Coef 1, 1h)

Chemistry & Soil/Agricultural Chemistry

Soil chemistry (pH, cation exchange capacity CEC, soil organic matter, N-P-K nutrient cycles, fertilizer calculations); Solution chemistry (acid-base equilibria, Ksp, buffer action); Organic chemistry (pesticides, organophosphates, agrochemical classes, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids).

20% of study bank (Set 1 SG: Coef 2, 2h / Set 2 SV: Coef 1, 1h)

Mathematics

Calculus (functions, derivatives, optimization of crop yield and resource usage, integrals, exponential growth and decay in populations); Vectors and analytic geometry; Agricultural probability and statistics (mean, variance, normal distribution, sampling).

16% of study bank (Set 1 SG: Coef 1.5, 1.5h / Set 2 SV: Coef 1, 1h)

Physics

Mechanics (Newton's laws, forces, work/energy); Fluid statics and dynamics (pressure, fluid flow in irrigation pipelines, Darcy's law for soil permeability); Thermodynamics and solar radiation (heat transfer, greenhouse effect, relative humidity); DC electricity and soil moisture sensors.

7% of study bank (Both Sets: Coef 0.5, 1h)

Arabic Language

Agronomic, environmental, and botanical Arabic prose comprehension, grammatical parsing (i'rab), morphology (sarf), and scientific vocabulary.

7% of study bank (Both Sets: Coef 0.5, 1h)

Foreign Language (English / French)

Agricultural, environmental, and veterinary English reading comprehension, technical terminology (IPM, conservation agriculture, zoonoses, silage), and academic grammar.

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  • Passing score: Candidates are ranked on their coefficient-weighted average across the set they chose. The faculty's announcement sets a minimum cumulative average of 11/20 with no individual mark below 5/20 for the Agricultural Engineering department, and 12/20 for Veterinary Medicine, with admission then by rank order within the published capacity: a maximum of 150 places in Agricultural Engineering and 45 in Veterinary Medicine for 2026-2027, subject to approval by the University Presidency.
  • Assessment: Competitive written entrance examination for first-year admission to the Lebanese University Faculty of Agronomy (كلية الزراعة) in Dekwaneh, Beirut, covering both Agricultural Engineering (Génie Agronomique, 5-year degree) and Veterinary Medicine (Médecine Vétérinaire, 6-year doctoral degree) departments. Candidates choose one of two published examination sets based on their secondary background: Set 1 (for General Sciences / SG holders) comprises Mathematics (coef 2, 2h), Physics (coef 1.5, 1.5h), Chemistry (coef 1.5, 1.5h), Arabic (coef 0.5, 1h), and Foreign Language (French or English, coef 0.5, 1h); Set 2 (for Life Sciences / SV holders) comprises Biology (coef 2, 2h), Mathematics (coef 1, 1h), Physics (coef 1, 1h), Chemistry (coef 1, 1h), Arabic (coef 0.5, 1h), and Foreign Language (coef 0.5, 1h). The examination is entirely written; contrary to previous claims, official announcements confirm there is no oral interview component. Official instruction and exams are offered in French and English sections, with Arabic examined in Arabic. This practice bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation developed by OpenExamPrep.
  • Time limit: Administered over two examination days on 22–23 July 2026 for the 2026–2027 academic intake (online registration open 1 June – 16 July 2026).
  • Exam / certification fees: 1,000,000 LBP registration fee plus a 50,000 LBP fiscal stamp (طابع مالي) Official sources

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Lebanese University Faculty of Agronomy Entrance Examination: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master high-yield plant physiology mechanisms: prioritize C3 vs C4 photosynthetic biochemistry, stomatal ion fluxes, and transpiration cohesion-tension dynamics.
2Thoroughly review soil chemistry quantitative calculations, especially Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), base saturation percentages, fertilizer N-P-K grades, and pH buffer equilibria.
3For veterinary medicine aspirants, focus on ruminant forestomach anatomy, volatile fatty acid energy pathways, and reproductive estrous cycles.
4Practice agricultural calculus problems involving quadratic yield optimization, exponential bacterial growth, and definite integration of irrigation hydrographs.
5Review fluid mechanics and soil physics derivations, including Darcy's law for hydraulic conductivity and pipe head loss relationships.
6Dedicate time to Arabic grammatical parsing (i'rab) and technical English scientific terminology (IPM thresholds, conservation agriculture, zoonoses) to secure vital language points.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lebanese University Faculty of Agronomy First-Year Entrance Examination?

The Concours d'entrée Faculté d'Agronomie UL is the competitive written entrance examination required for admission into the first year of studies at the Lebanese University Faculty of Agronomy (كلية الزراعة) in Dekwaneh. It admits students into two professional degree pathways: the 5-year Agricultural Engineering diploma (Diplôme d'Ingénieur Agronome) and the 6-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (Diplôme de Docteur en Médecine Vétérinaire).

What are the two published question sets and how do they differ?

Candidates choose one of two examination sets depending on their secondary baccalaureate diploma: Set 1 is designed for General Sciences (SG) holders, comprising Mathematics (coef 2, 2 hours), Physics (coef 1.5, 1.5 hours), Chemistry (coef 1.5, 1.5 hours), Arabic (coef 0.5, 1 hour), and Foreign Language (coef 0.5, 1 hour). Set 2 is designed for Life Sciences (SV) holders, comprising Biology (coef 2, 2 hours), Mathematics (coef 1, 1 hour), Physics (coef 1, 1 hour), Chemistry (coef 1, 1 hour), Arabic (coef 0.5, 1 hour), and Foreign Language (coef 0.5, 1 hour).

Is there an oral interview component in the Agronomy entrance exam?

No. Although earlier rumors suggested oral interviews, the official Lebanese University Faculty of Agronomy announcement of 2 June 2026 confirmed that the entrance examination consists entirely of written papers administered across two examination days (22–23 July 2026). There is no oral interview component.

What is the official registration fee for the entrance exam?

The official registration fee is 1,000,000 LBP, accompanied by a 50,000 LBP fiscal stamp (طابع مالي). Registration is completed online through the university portal between 1 June and 16 July 2026, followed by in-person validation of physical dossiers at the faculty registrar in Dekwaneh.

In what languages is the examination administered?

Scientific papers (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) and Foreign Language are provided in French and English sections according to the candidate's chosen study language. The Arabic Language paper is written in Arabic. Instruction at the faculty is offered in parallel French-speaking and English-speaking sections.

Are the official concours questions multiple-choice (MCQ)?

No. The official Lebanese University entrance examination consists entirely of written, constructed-response problems, calculations, biological synthesis essays, and document evaluations. This 100-question practice set is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation developed by OpenExamPrep to facilitate conceptual review and self-testing.