IMSU Cut Off Mark 2026/2027 Is Out for All Courses

If you are applying to Imo State University (IMSU) for the 2026/2027 academic session, then knowing the IMSU cut off mark requirements is the first and most critical step in your admission journey.

This guide covers the general JAMB cut off mark, departmental scores for all IMSU courses, and the best tips to help you assess your chances before registration closes.

What Is the IMSU Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027?

The management of Imo State University (IMSU) has officially set 160 as the minimum JAMB score required to qualify for the 2026/2027 Post UTME screening exercise.

This means:

• Scoring below 160 in JAMB automatically disqualifies you from IMSU’s screening
• Scoring 160 and above earns you eligibility to register for Post UTME
• Your departmental cut off mark then determines whether your chosen course is within reach

Key Point: Meeting the general cut off (160) is only the first gate. Each department sets its own higher threshold based on demand and available spaces.

Types of IMSU Cut Off Mark

Like all Nigerian federal and state universities, IMSU operates three admission bands:

S/N	Band
1.	Merit
2.	Catchment
3.	ELDS

Catchment and ELDS candidates often gain admission at slightly lower scores than merit candidates, but spaces in these bands are limited. Make sure your JAMB profile correctly reflects your state of origin.

What Determines IMSU’s Cut Off Mark Each Year?

The university does not fix these figures arbitrarily. Three factors drive the annual cut off:

1. Total applicant volume: the more people apply for a course, the higher the cut off tends to rise
2. Available admission quota: each department has a senate-approved number of slots
3. General JAMB performance: if candidates score higher nationally, competition intensifies

IMSU Departmental Cut Off Mark 2026/2027 for All Courses

S/N	Course	Cut Off Mark
1	Accountancy/Accounting	160
2	Agricultural Engineering	160
3	Agricultural Science and Education	160
4	Agriculture	160
5	Animal Science and Fisheries	160
6	Architecture	160
7	Banking and Finance	160
8	Biochemistry	160
9	Botany	160
10	Building	160
11	Chemistry	160
12	Civil Engineering	180
13	Computer Science	170
14	Crop Science and Biotechnology	160
15	Economics	160
16	Education Accounting	160
17	Education and Biology	160
18	Education and Chemistry	160
19	Education and Christian Religious Studies	160
20	Education and Economics	160
21	Education and English Language	160
22	Education and French	160
23	Education and Geography	160
24	Education and Government	160
25	Education and History	160
26	Education and Igbo	160
27	Education and Mathematics	160
28	Education and Physics	160
29	Education and Religious Studies	160
30	Education Fine and Applied Arts	160
31	Educational/Psychology Guidance and Counselling	160
32	Educational Administration	160
33	Educational Foundations and Administration	160
34	Electrical/Electronics Engineering	180
35	English and Literary Studies	160
36	Estate Management	160
37	Fine and Applied Arts	160
38	Food Science and Technology	160
39	Forestry and Wildlife	160
40	French	160
41	Geography and Environmental Management	160
42	Government and Public Administration	160
43	Guidance and Counselling	160
44	History and International Studies	160
45	Home Economics and Education	160
46	Hospitality and Tourism Management	160
47	Industrial Mathematics	160
48	Industrial Microbiology	160
49	Industrial Physics	160
50	Insurance and Actuarial Science	160
51	Land Surveying	160
52	Law	200
53	Library and Information Science	160
54	Linguistics	160
55	Linguistics/Igbo	160
56	Management Studies	160
57	Marketing	160
58	Mass Communication	180
59	Mathematics	160
60	Mechanical Engineering	180
61	Medical Laboratory Science	190
62	Microbiology	170
63	Nursing/Nursing Science	200
64	Nutrition and Dietetics	160
65	Philosophy	160
66	Physics	160
67	Psychology	160
68	Public Health	160
69	Quantity Surveying	160
70	Religious Studies	160
71	Sociology	160
72	Soil and Environmental Management	160
73	Soil Science	160
74	Statistics	160
75	Surveying and Geoinformatics	160
76	Teacher Education Science	160
77	Theatre Arts	160
78	Urban and Regional Planning	160
79	Zoology	160

How to Know If You Met the IMSU Cut Off Mark

1. Confirm your JAMB score is 160 or above: this is the non-negotiable minimum for IMSU Post UTME eligibility
2. Locate your course in the departmental table and verify your score meets or exceeds the listed figure
3. Consider a strategic alternative.
4. Verify your O’Level subject combination matches your chosen programme’s requirements — a qualifying JAMB score alone is not sufficient.
5. Watch the IMSU Post UTME portal for the official registration window and complete your screening application before the deadline

FAQs

What is IMSU Cut Off Mark for Nursing?

The current IMSU cut off mark for Nursing at IMSU is 220 and above.

Conclusion

Understanding the IMSU cut off mark for 2026/2027 is one of the most important steps you can take as a prospective student. Knowing the score required for your chosen course helps you plan smarter, whether that means preparing harder for Post UTME, reconsidering your course choice, or exploring alternative admission routes.

The figures in this guide are based on officially released information, but admission processes can shift. Always cross-check with the IMSU admissions portal and act promptly once screening registration opens. Thank you.

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