Approved JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy in Nigeria complete details. In every year, particularly during JAMB registration Period, multiple numbers of students want to study Pharmacy in order to become a qualified Pharmacist.
One of the basic requirements for making your desire come into reality is by meeting the appropriate JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy and also the university you are aspiring to gain admission into.
This article has provide every single details you need to know about JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy, it’s requirements and other related information.
Before we basically begin this article, let’s explore some necessary information about JAMB and throw some highlights on the definition of Pharmacy.
Definition of Pharmacy
According to the definition of Pharmacy by Wikipedia:- A Pharmacy can be defined as the science and practice of:
- Discovering.
- Producing.
- Preparing.
- Dispensing.
- Reviewing and monitoring medications, aiming to ensure the safe, effective, and affordable use of medicines.
A qualified Pharmacy is called a Pharmacist.
About JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy
JAMB Cut Off Mark is the approved minimum accepted score that every prospective candidates who seat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) must meet. Each higher institutions in Nigeria has their own accepted Cut Off Mark that must be in accordance with JAMB body.
Pharmacy is one among the most competitive undergraduate course in any Nigeria Universities has who been accredited by management of National Universities Commission (NUC).
Therefore, for competitive course like Pharmacy you are expected to have a higher rated Cut Off Mark in your joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.
JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy 2025/2026
Pharmacy being one of the most demanding undergraduate course with high numbers of candidates, it requires better performance in JAMB and UTME.
For the recent concluded Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in 2025, the accepted minimum general JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy is 180 and above.
Though, this JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy that was released by the committee members is set to be 180 and above is just a baseline as most universities in Nigeria set their internal admission Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy to be a little bit higher than that of JAMB.
All Universities which have been accredited by National Universities Commission (NUC) such as Federal, State or Private Universities have their own personal JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy. So, we shall proceed by explaining and listing all these universities who are offering Pharmacy with their respective Cut Off Mark.
List of Universities in Nigeria Offering Pharmacy and their Cut Off Mark
There are several universities in Nigeria offering Pharmacy ranging from Federal, State and Private Universities. Each of these Universities have their own acceptable JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy.
We shall be listing all these Universities offering Pharmacy based on their ranking and appropriate Cut Off Mark.
List of Top Federal Universities and their JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy
Below are the JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy in top rated Federal Universities with their perspective Cut Off Mark.
| S/N | LIST OF UNIVERSITIES | CUT OFF MARK |
| 1. | Federal University, Oye-Ekiti | 180 |
| 2. | Bayero University Kano | 180 |
| 3. | University of Lagos | 180 |
| 4. | University of Ibadan | 180 |
| 5. | University of Calabar | 180 |
| 6. | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | 180 |
| 7. | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | 180 |
| 8. | University of Jos | 180 |
| 9. | Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto | 180 |
| 10. | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife | 180 |
| 11. | University of Uyo, Akwa | 180 |
| 12. | University of Benin | 180 |
| 13. | University of Maiduguri | 180 |
| 14. | University of Port Harcourt | 180 |
| 15. | Nnamdi Azikiwe University | 180 |
| 16. | University of Ilorin | 180 |
List of State Universities and their JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy
Below are the list of top leading state universities in Nigeria with their minimum admission JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy.
| /N | LIST OF UNIVERSITIES | CUT OFF MARK |
| 1. | Ebonyi State University | 180 |
| 2. | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University | 180 |
| 3. | Imo State University | 180 |
| 4. | River State University | 180 |
| 5. | Lagos State University | 180 |
| 6. | Bauchi State University | 180 |
| 7. | Enugu State University | 180 |
| 8. | Abia State University | 180 |
| 9. | Olabisi Onabanjo University | 180 |
| 10. | Niger Delta University | 180 |
| 11. | Gombe State University | 180 |
| 12. | Delta State University | 180 |
| 13. | Kaduna State University | 180 |
List of Private Universities and their JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy
Below are the list of top leading private universities in Nigeria with their minimum admission JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy.
| /N | LIST OF UNIVERSITIES | CUT OFF MARK |
| 1. | Novena University | 180 |
| 2. | Madonna University, Elele | 180 |
| 3. | Igbinedion University | 180 |
| 4. | Bingham University | 180 |
| 5. | Gregory University | 180 |
| 6. | Afe Babalola University | 180 |
| 7. | Lead City University | 180 |
Officially, among all these private universities offering Pharmacy, it is only three that has been accredited by National Universities Commission (NUC) to begin awarding Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) and these Universities are Novena University, Lead City University and Afe Babalola University.
JAMB Admission Requirements for Pharmacy
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has a specific admission requirements scheduled for Pharmacy.
- You are expected to choose the right subjects combination such as Chemistry, Physics, English and Biology.
- Each candidate must be exactly or 16 years and above.
- An O’ Level results with a minimum of five (5) credit in Maths, English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry which must not be more than two (2) sittings in WAEC, NECO and NABTEB.
- You are expected to score or perform wonderfully in your JAMB examination.
Conclusion
Meeting JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy is just a starting point of success in securing admission into the University. The real battle is now left for you to meet the approved minimum Cut Off Mark set for Pharmacy in the University you as aspiring to begin your medical academic journey from.
Pharmacy is not just a simple course or a course which should be underrated, you are required to put in more efforts and discipline. Gaining admission into any Universities in Nigeria to study Pharmacy is achievable especially when you meet appropriate Cut Off Mark and have a good O’level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which University has the lowest Entry Requirements for Pharmacy?
The Universities in Nigeria that has the lowest admission entry requirements for pharmacy are basically state and private universities with a less JAMB score of 140 and above.
What is the JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy in UNIABUJA?
The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy is officially set to be 230 and above.
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