UNILAG Cut Off Mark for JAMB & DE Candidates 2025/2026 Academic Session

Did you know that the long awaiting UNILAG Cut Off Mark for this year’s academic session and admission selection process for all the interested aspirants has been publicly released by the management. Wow, how interesting it is in your heart I guess.

Securing admission into one among the top leading institution in Nigeria significantly requires more than just hope or curiosity but its requires:-

• Dedication.
• Excellent preparation.
• Good performance in your JAMB and any other examinations.
• Lastly, having a deep insight about the key requirements most especially for UNILAG Cut Off Mark.

For each prospective candidate who wants to gained admission into the University of Lagos, (UNILAG), knowing this year’s 2025 admission Cut Off Mark is really important for your academic strategic planning.

In this article, we shall be looking at every informative words to share with you about UNILAG Cut Off Mark and assist you with the necessary details.

Firstly, let`s us quickly explain what is cut off mark and why Cut Off Mark play the major role when its comes to admission selection cycle in every tertiary institutions.

Definition of Cut Off Mark

A Cut Off Mark is the minimum required score every JAMB candidate must achieve after Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in order to qualify for admission into their preferred course of study and chosen institution.

•  As an aspirant, without the help of Cut Off Mark you won’t know if you are eligible to gain admission and study your dream course or not.

• Cut Off Mark also served as a big assistance for every higher (tertiary) institutions in Nigeria to shortlist their aspiring students who meet the academic standards.

Kindly note that both UTME score and JAMB Cut Off Mark work hand in hand together.

UNILAG Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 Academic Session

As for the 2025/2026 admission selection criteria, the management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has officially set its general Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Cut Off Mark at 200 and above. 

This means any candidate who scores above 200 in Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is eligible to apply for UNILAG Post UTME screening exercise form.

UNILAG Cut Off Mark for All Courses 

While the general UNILAG Cut Off Mark is 200 or above, individual courses has its own Cut Off points based on the numbers of aspirants who are aspiring to study the course.

However, it is very important we make it known to all the aspiring candidates that 200 is the minimum benchmark fixed for UNILAG Cut Off Mark.

Some competitive courses at the University of Lagos, (UNILAG), such as MBBS, Law, Nursing and Pharmacy may require a higher JAMB score that exceed beyond 200.

UNILAG Departmental Cut Off Mark for All Courses

Below is an estimated range set for UNILAG Cut Off Mark for each departmental courses in the tabular form.

Courses	Cut Off Mark
Accounting	200
Actuarial Science	200
Adult Education	200
Architecture	200
Banking and Finance	200
Biochemistry	200
Biology	200
Biomedical Engineering	200
Botany	200
Building	200
Business Administration	200
Business Education	200
Cell Biology & Genetics	200
Chemical Engineering	200
Chemistry	200
Chinese Studies	200
Christian Religious Studies	200
Civil & Environmental Engineering	200
Computer Engineering	200
Computer Science	200
Creative Arts	200
Dentistry	220
Early Childhood Education	200
Economics	200
Biology Education	200
Chemistry Education	200
Integrated Science Education	200
Mathematics	200
Physics Education	200
Technology Education	200
Education Administration	200
Christian Religious Studies Education	200
English Education	200
French Education	200
Geography Education	200
History Education	200
Igbo Education	200
Yoruba Education	200
Islamic Studies Education	200
Early Childhood Education	200
Education Economics	200
Educational Administration	200
Electrical/Electronics Engineering	200
English Language	200
Europe Languages French/Russia	200
Estate Management	200
Finance	200
Fisheries	200
Fisheries Management	200
French	200
Geography	200
Geology	200
Geophysics	200
Guidance and Counselling	200
Special Education	200
History and Strategic Studies	200
Home Economics and Education	200
Human Kinetics and Health Education	200
Industrial Chemistry	200
Industrial Mathematics	200
Linguistics Chinese, Igbo and Yoruba	200
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management	200
Insurance	200
Islamic Studies	200
Law	200
Mass Communication	200
Mathematics	200
Mechanical Engineering	200
Medical Laboratory Science	220
Medicine and Surgery	240
Metallurgical and Material Engineering	200
Meteorology and Climate Change	200
Microbiology	200
Nursing/Nursing Science	220
Petroleum and Gas Engineering	200
Pharmacology	200
Pharmacy	230
Philosophy	200
Physics	200
Physiology	200
Physiotherapy	200
Political Science	200
Psychology	200
Quantity Surveying	200
Radiography	220
Linguistics	200
Social Work	200
Sociology	200
Statistics	200
Surveying and Geoinformatics	200
Systems Engineering	200
Taxation	200
Teacher Education Science	200
Technical Education	200
Urban and Regional Planning	200
Yoruba	200
Zoology	200

How to Calculate UNILAG Aggregate Score?

Before you will be eligible to learn how to calculate this renowned institution aggregate score, you`re required to meet or score above the accredited UNILAG Cut Off Mark.

Below are the basic steps involved in determining and calculating the University of Lagos, (UNILAG) aggregate score as an aspirants.

• You are required to divide your Joints Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination score by 8.
• Also, divide your UTME screening score by 2.
• Then, combine by adding both your JAMB and UTME screening score together including your grades in your O’level result.
• Lastly, your final answer (score) is your aggregate score.

For Example:-

• Your JAMB score is 280, then divide it by 8 to get 35.
• Also, your UTME score is 68 then divide it by 2 to get 34.
• Add both your total score together to get your aggregate point (35+34= 69).

UNILAG Post UTME Form Requirements

UNILAG Post UTME form application is similar to other institutions in Nigeria. Despite this, below are the Post UTME application form requirements for the University of Lagos, (UNILAG):-

• You are to choose the University of Lagos, (UNILAG), as your first choice of institution when registering for JAMB.
• You must be above 16 years of age as accredited by JAMB authority.
• As an aspiring candidate, you are required to have a valid of five credits in your O’level result and it must be a minimum of two sittings.
• You are expected to score above the accredited Cut Off Mark for your aspiring course of study.
• For all Direct Entry aspirants, you must have obtained a certificate from an accredited institution with a minimum of lower credit.

Frequently Asked Questions 

The University of Lagos, (UNILAG), still remains one of the Nigeria’s most rated and respected institution. Meeting UNILAG Cut Off Mark is your first step of success toward gaining admission and becoming a real student of this preferred institution. 

Article Reference:- From The University of Lagos website https://unilag.edu.ng/

Understanding UNILAG Cut Off Mark will be of great benefit that increase your chance of admission either you are choosing competitive course or less competitive course during your JAMB registration.

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