UNILAG JAMB Cut Off Mark For All Courses 2026/2027

UNILAG JAMB Cut Off Mark For All Courses is now released for the 2026/2027 academic session. The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious universities, consistently ranking among the top institutions in academic excellence, research, and graduate employability.

Every year, thousands of candidates select UNILAG as their first choice of institution, especially for high-demand courses like Medicine, Law, Engineering, Pharmacy, Computer Science, and Business-related programmes.

For the 2026/2027 academic session, the JAMB (UTME) cut off mark remains an important requirement for determining which candidates are eligible to participate in UNILAG’s admission screening and ultimately be considered for admission.

This article explains, in full detail,

• What UNILAG’s cut off mark is
• Why it is important for applicants/aspirants
• Course-specific cut off mark requirements
• How UTME scores affect UNILAG admission
• And some frequently asked questions about UNILAG admissions in 2026

Let’s get started right away!

What Is a JAMB Cut Off Mark?

A cut off mark is the minimum score a candidate must have in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to qualify for admission into a Nigerian university. It does NOT guarantee admission; it simply means a candidate is eligible to be screened for admission into a specific institution and course.

UNILAG General JAMB Cut Off Mark 2026/2027

For the 2026/2027 academic session, the general JAMB cut off mark for UNILAG is expected to be 200.

This means:

• Only candidates who score 200 and above in the UTME will be eligible to apply for UNILAG.
• Candidates who score below 200 will not be considered, regardless of their O’Level performance.

It is important to note that this is a minimum eligibility score. Competitive courses may require scores well above 200 to be considered seriously.

Why UNILAG’s Cut Off Mark is Important

UNILAG is one of Nigeria’s top universities, and admission demand always exceeds available slots. The cut off mark is used to:

• Filter eligible candidates
• Ensure quality academic standards
• Reduce the number of unqualified applicants
• Streamline screening and selection processes

Because of this, many departments set higher internal benchmarks beyond the general cut off.

Course-Specific Cut Off Mark for UNILAG 2026/2027

The general cut off mark (200) applies to all candidates eligible for screening, but courses at UNILAG vary in competitiveness. Below is a breakdown of expected cut off marks for major disciplines based on historical trends and admission competitiveness:

1. Medicine and Surgery

Expected Cut Off Range: 250 and above

Medicine and Surgery is consistently one of the most competitive courses in Nigerian universities, and UNILAG is no exception. Candidates are strongly advised to score 260 and above to remain competitive.

2. Law

Expected Cut Off Range: 230–260

Law is highly competitive due to its popularity, prestige, and career opportunities. A UTME score of 240 and above gives candidates better chances during screening and ranking.

3. Engineering (All Programmes)

Expected Cut Off Range: 220–250

Engineering disciplines including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, and Chemical Engineering attract many applicants. Candidates with scores above 230 tend to stand a stronger chance.

4. Pharmacy

Expected Cut Off Range: 240–270

Pharmacy is a high-demand medical-related programme. A score of 250 or higher is recommended for competitive prospects.

5. Computer Science & ICT-Related Courses

Expected Cut Off Range: 220–250

Computer Science and other technology-based programmes have grown in demand due to increasing opportunities in tech and innovation. A score above 230 improves competitiveness.

6. Business and Social Science Courses (Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Political Science, Sociology, etc.)

Expected Cut Off Range: 200–230

These courses are less competitive compared to Medicine or Law but still attract many applicants. Scoring 210 and above places candidates in a competitive position.

7. Arts and Humanities (Languages, History, Philosophy, Theatre Arts, etc.)

Expected Cut Off Range: 200–230

These departments generally require the standard cut off (200), but higher scores improve candidates’ chances during screening.

UNILAG JAMB Cut Off Mark For All Courses 2026/2027

S/N	Course	Cut-Off Mark
1	Accountancy / Accounting	200
2	Actuarial Science	200
3	Adult Education	200
4	Architecture	200
5	Banking and Finance	200
6	Biochemistry	200
7	Biology	200
8	Biomedical Engineering	200
9	Botany	200
10	Building	200
11	Business Administration	200
12	Business Education	200
13	Cell Biology & Genetics	200
14	Chemical Engineering	200
15	Chemistry	200
16	Chinese Studies	200
17	Christian Religious Studies	200
18	Civil Engineering	200
19	Computer Engineering	200
20	Computer Science	200
21	Creative Arts	200
22	Dentistry and Dental Surgery	200
23	Early Childhood Education	200
24	Economics	200
25	Education and Biology	200
26	Education and Chemistry	200
27	Education and Christian Religious Studies	200
28	Education and Economics	200
29	Education and English Language	200
30	Education and French	200
31	Education and Geography	200
32	Education and History	200
33	Education and Igbo	200
34	Education and Integrated Science	200
35	Education and Islamic Studies	200
36	Education and Mathematics	200
37	Education and Physics	200
38	Education and Yoruba	200
39	Educational Administration	200
40	Electrical / Electronics Engineering	200
41	English Language	200
42	Estate Management	200
43	Finance	200
44	Fisheries	200
45	Fisheries Management	200
46	French	200
47	Geography	200
48	Geology	200
49	Geophysics	200
50	Guidance and Counselling	200
51	Health Education	200
52	History and Strategic Studies	200
53	Home Economics and Education	200
54	Human Kinetics	200
55	Igbo	200
56	Industrial Chemistry	200
57	Industrial Mathematics	200
58	Industrial Relations and Personnel Management	200
59	Insurance	200
60	Islamic Studies	200
61	Law	200
62	Linguistics, Igbo and Other African Languages	200
63	Marine Biology	200
64	Mass Communication	200
65	Mathematics	200
66	Mechanical Engineering	200
67	Medical Laboratory Science	200
68	Medicine and Surgery	200
69	Metallurgical and Material Engineering	200
70	Meteorology and Climate Change	200
71	Microbiology	200
72	Nursing / Nursing Science	200
73	Petroleum and Gas Engineering	200
74	Pharmacology	200
75	Pharmacy	200
76	Philosophy	200
77	Physics	200
78	Physiology	200
79	Physiotherapy	200
80	Political Science	200
81	Psychology	200
82	Quantity Surveying	200
83	Radiography	200
84	Russian	200
85	Russian with French / German	200
86	Social Work	200
87	Sociology	200
88	Statistics	200
89	Surveying and Geoinformatics	200
90	Systems Engineering	200
91	Teacher Education Science	200
92	Technical Education	200
93	Urban and Regional Planning	200
94	Yoruba	200
95	Zoology	200

UNILAG Aggregate Cut Off Points for All Courses 2026/2027

PROGRAMMES	MERIT	CATCHMENT
		EKITI	LAGOS	OGUN	ONDO	OSUN	OYO
Creative Arts	69.5	59.375	61.675	66.225	57.725	65.175	65.75
English	68.175	57.475	59.2	65.05	62.025	55.675	63.3
French	60.225	NIL	59.65	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Russian	58.775	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
German	60.95	NIL	NIL	53.625	NIL	51.675	52
History & Strategic Studies	70.725	58.75	60.175	67.675	65.725	61.625	65.1
Linguistics/Igbo	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Linguistics/Yoruba	64.1	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Linguistics	72.55	67.425	70.9	71.375	68.725	66.75	68.325
Chinese	68.95	64.9	NIL	68.775	NIL	NIL	65.65
Philosophy	66.075	58.225	54.6	60.6	57.3	57.725	55.5
Christian Religious Studies	54.625	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Islamic Religious Studies	54.675	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 

PROGRAMMES	MERIT	CATCHMENT
		EKITI	LAGOS	OGUN	ONDO	OSUN	OYO
Anatomy	72.4	71.5	70.35	70.125	71.65	66.475	64.75
Pharmacology	73.125	69.025	69.65	71.925	67.075	66.3	71.6
Physiology	72.875	66.45	63.8	70.225	57.3	70.925	67.95
Medical Laboratory Science	74.375	70.925	72	73	70.6	72.7	72.825
Medicine & Surgery	85.025	79.975	79.75	83.8	81.325	81.775	81.575
Nursing	79.8	73.2	73.7	77.5	77.1	77.85	77.65
Physiotherapy	74.725	66.25	72.975	74.2	73.6	72.25	73.175
Radiography	77.375	74.9	73.975	76.9	70.35	75.625	76.7
Dental Science	76.65	70.875	65.825	75.325	72.775	69.175	64.975

FACULTY OF EDUCATION 

PROGRAMMES	MERIT	CATCHMENT
		EKITI	LAGOS	OGUN	ONDO	OSUN	OYO
Adult Education	53.525	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education Economics	56.175	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Business Education	59.65	NIL	55.425	56.425	NIL	56.6	52.575
Education Islamic Religious Studies	56.125	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education Igbo	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education English	68.05	62.625	63.025	64.2	58.825	63.875	65.45
Early Childhood Education	60.25	NIL	54.775	60	NIL	52.6	NIL
Education Yoruba	62.025	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education French	59.3	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education History	53.9	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education Christian Religious Studies	56.275	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education Geography	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Educational Administration	58	NIL	50.8	52.55	NIL	NIL	53.125
Educational Foundations	60.025	59.65	54.05	55.625	NIL	52.525	57.575
Health Education	52.675	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Human Kinetics Education	53.35	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education Biology	53.5	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education Chemistry	53.875	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education Home Economics	58.125	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Integrated Science Education	56.1	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education Mathematics	51.075	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Education Physics	63	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Technology Education	55.125	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Special Education	58.2	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING 

PROGRAMMES	MERIT	CATCHMENT
		EKITI	LAGOS	OGUN	ONDO	OSUN	OYO
Biomedical Engineering	73.3	NIL	66.125	68.45	69.55	NIL	68.275
Chemical Engineering	72.8	68.25	62.35	64.9	NIL	57.65	59.325
Civil Engineering	75.625	65.525	74.5	72.075	65.575	72.375	71.05
Computer Engineering	82.875	71.8	78.3	80.75	77	81.475	79
Electrical /Electronics Engineering	79.5	63.35	69.775	77.1	68.525	72.1	72.125
Mechanical Engineering	78.525	71.6	73.825	75.85	66.3	72.5	72.575
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	59.8	58.975	NIL	57.95	NIL	NIL	NIL
Petroleum & Gas Engineering	70.725	64.125	65.2	67.75	NIL	65.225	65.6
Surveying & Geoinformatics Engineering	58.125	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Systems Engineering	78.225	65.475	73.475	75.875	58.35	70.6	73.95

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES  

PROGRAMMES	MERIT	CATCHMENT
		EKITI	LAGOS	OGUN	ONDO	OSUN	OYO
Architecture	75.575	60.725	72.025	72.15	70.35	72.175	72.825
Building	57.825	56.225	52.375	52.95	56.6	57.125	NIL
Estate Management	57.325	53.05	NIL	51.15	NIL	51.2	NIL
Quantity Surveying	64.3	56.3	56.75	54.825	59.625	NIL	NIL
Urban & Regional Planning	53.5	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

FACULTY OF LAW 

PROGRAMMES	MERIT	CATCHMENT
		EKITI	LAGOS	OGUN	ONDO	OSUN	OYO
Law	78.225	73.625	75.9	76.55	75.75	76.35	74.525

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 

PROGRAMMES	MERIT	CATCHMENT
		EKITI	LAGOS	OGUN	ONDO	OSUN	OYO
Accounting	75.7	69.475	71.4	73.825	68.8	72.325	71
Actuarial Science	64.925	59.725	NIL	63.15	64.05	60.375	59
Banking & Finance	70.35	59.225	64	67.625	61.725	55.875	57.375
Business Administration	69.3	52.725	60.2	68.15	66.075	64.05	67.025
IRPM	60.775	55.65	59.6	54.5	60.025	58.15	53.925
Insurance	65.85	NIL	57.75	64.375	53.05	53.05	55.1
Taxation	66.4	57.025	62.65	63.725	61.45	62.25	59.025
Procurement	67.175	58.7	58.625	65.675	64.75	60.95	64.35

FACULTY OF PHARMACY 

PROGRAMMES	MERIT	CATCHMENT
		EKITI	LAGOS	OGUN	ONDO	OSUN	OYO
Pharmacy	76.4	69.175	69.5	73.3	69.55	73.725	71.275

FACULTY OF SCIENCE 

PROGRAMMES	MERIT	CATCHMENT
		EKITI	LAGOS	OGUN	ONDO	OSUN	OYO
Biochemistry	69.4	64.775	66.275	66.275	65	64.375	67.15
Biostatistics	52.125	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Botany	51.45	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Cell Biology & Genetics	68.975	63.325	63.85	66.55	65.75	56.125	64.225
Chemistry	59.5	NIL	59.3	54.325	NIL	54.15	NIL
Computer Science	83.425	80.125	79.6	82.025	77.5	79.2	78.1
Data Science	76.925	72.65	74.025	75.775	73.9	74.3	72.675
Environmental Standards	65.775	NIL	63.575	NIL	NIL	NIL	62.625
Geology	63.55	60.125	58.375	58.45	54.575	61.375	60.825
Geophysics	65.225	55.7	57.925	53.675	54.75	52.675	60.55
Marine Biology	55.45	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	54.725	NIL
Fisheries	52.475	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Mathematics	63.675	NIL	58.625	52.5	60.9	61.825	NIL
Industrial Mathematics	67.875	61.8	52.5	62.425	64.125	NIL	NIL
Statistics	65.925	NIL	64.1	60.9	63.775	NIL	60.925
Microbiology	68.075	61.2	65.95	64.9	62	57.175	54.95
Physics	60.25	52.225	54.925	55.125	55.35	NIL	NIL
Zoology	57.25	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 

PROGRAMMES	MERIT	CATCHMENT
		EKITI	LAGOS	OGUN	ONDO	OSUN	OYO
Economics	73.475	54.925	66.575	71.575	63.625	65.45	66.125
Economics & Development Studies	65.725	NIL	59.8	62.425	58.175	NIL	61.8
Geography	57.475	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Meteorology & Climate Science	55.95	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Mass Communication	74.074	69.625	71.8	72.6	70.65	70.825	70.45
Library & Information Science	66.625	NIL	62.95	63.3	61.225	60.85	66.55
Political Science	68.15	58.325	62.75	64.275	58.75	52.075	60.9
Psychology	69.7	61.975	65.95	68.675	63.05	55.75	67.825
Public Administration	74.2	63.025	68.475	73.475	69.625	70.25	72.05
Social Work	67.35	59.725	55.15	66.025	60.575	63	52.125
Sociology	68.275	NIL	64.175	66.875	63.8	57	65.95
Social Standard	60.95	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

Source: https://unilag.edu.ng/unilag-releases-2025-2026-utme-merit-cut-off-marks/

Does Meeting the Cut Off Mark Guarantee Admission?

No. Meeting the JAMB cut off mark simply qualifies you for screening. Admission into UNILAG is based on a combination of factors, including:

1. UTME Score
2. O’Level Results
3. UNILAG Post-UTME Score
4. Aggregate Score Ranking
5. Quota and Departmental Requirements

Only the highest-ranked candidates within departmental quotas are offered admission.

How UTME Score Affects Admission Chances in UNILAG

Your UTME score influences:

• Eligibility for screening
• Your position in the ranking list
• Your competitiveness against other candidates

Generally:

• A low score near the cut off (200–209) makes admission more difficult
• A moderate score (210–230) increases chances depending on the course
• A high score (above 230) is ideal and gives a strong advantage, especially for competitive programmes

UNILAG Post-UTME Screening Process

Once you meet the cut off mark:

• UNILAG conducts a Post-UTME screening exercise
• This may be an online CBT test or an assessment of UTME and O’Level results

Scores from the screening are combined with UTME and O’Level results to form a final aggregate score. Candidates are then ranked and shortlisted for admission.

O’Level Requirements for All Courses

While cut off marks relate to UTME, O’Level requirements determine minimum academic eligibility.

In general, candidates must have:

• A minimum of five (5) credits in relevant subjects
• Credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings
• Subjects vary by programme (e.g., English, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry)

Failing relevant O’Level requirements can disqualify a candidate, even with a high UTME score.

Tips for Increasing Admission Chances at UNILAG

1. Score Above the UNILAG JAMB Cut Off Mark

A UTME score just above 200 does not guarantee admission. Aim for 220 and above, especially for competitive courses.

2. Score Well in Your Post-UTME

Perform well in UNILAG’s Post-UTME screening, it significantly affects your final aggregate.

3. Have Strong O’Level Performance

High grades in core subjects improve your overall ranking.

4. Choose the Correct Subject Combinations

Ensure your UTME subjects align with your desired course requirements.

5. Stay Updated

Visit UNILAG’s official portal and JAMB CAPS regularly for admission updates.

Common Admission Myths About UNILAG Cut Off Marks

Myth 1: “UNILAG always posts exact cut off marks before screening.”

Fact: UNILAG often publishes expected or recommended scores but final cut off benchmarks are determined after screening and data analysis.

Myth 2: “Scoring the cut off mark guarantees admission.”

Fact: Cut off marks qualify you to be screened, admission depends on your ranking relative to other candidates.

Myth 3: “Second choice candidates have equal chances.”

Fact: UNILAG prioritizes first-choice candidates. Always select UNILAG as your first choice in JAMB CAPS.

UNILAG Admission Checklist for 2026/2027

Before starting your admission journey and applying for UNILAG, make sure:

•  You scored 200+ in UTME
•  Your O’Level results meet minimum requirements
•  Your Post-UTME screening is completed successfully
• Your details are correctly uploaded on JAMB CAPS
• You monitor UNILAG’s admission release calendar
• You accept or reject offers promptly on CAPS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the UNILAG JAMB cut off mark for 2026/2027?

Answer: The expected general cut off mark is 200 and above. Competitive courses may require higher UTME scores.

2. Does UNILAG accept second choice candidates?

Answer: In most cases, UNILAG does not admit second choice candidates. Ensure UNILAG is your first choice in JAMB CAPS.

3. Is scoring the cut off mark enough for admission?

Answer: Scoring the cut off mark qualifies you for screening, admission depends on competitive ranking after Post-UTME and O’Level performance.

4. Can I be admitted with 200 in UNILAG?

Answer: It depends on the course and competition. For less competitive programmes, 200 may be sufficient; for high-demand courses, higher scores are usually required.

5. When is UNILAG’s Post-UTME likely to hold?

Answer: UNILAG typically schedules screening soon after JAMB releases results. Candidates should watch the official portal for exact dates.

Conclusion

The UNILAG JAMB cut off mark for all courses in the 2026/2027 academic session is expected to be 200 and above. However, due to the competitive nature of admission into the University of Lagos, many programmes especially Medicine, Law, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Computer Science may require UTME scores well above 200 to remain competitive.

Meeting the cut off mark is only the beginning of the admission process. Candidates must also perform well in the Post-UTME screening, meet O’Level requirements, and achieve a strong aggregate score to stand a good chance of gaining admission.

By preparing early, understanding requirements, and aiming high, candidates can put themselves in the best position to secure admission into one of Nigeria’s most sought-after universities.

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