Official UNILAG Cut Off Mark for All Courses 2026/2027

This comprehensive guide breaks down the official UNILAG Cut Off Mark for all faculties and courses for the 2026/2027 academic session, explains how the screening score is calculated, highlights catchment area dynamics, and provides a strategic roadmap to secure your admission smoothly.

Gaining admission into the University of Lagos (UNILAG), famously known as the “University of First Choice and the Nation’s Pride” is one of the most competitive academic pursuits for prospective undergraduates in Nigeria.

Every academic session, hundreds of thousands of candidates choose UNILAG in their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

However, with strictly regulated admission quotas, securing a seat requires a thorough understanding of the UNILAG Cut Off Mark, the aggregate score calculation system, and the departmental merit requirements.

General UNILAG Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027

The general JAMB UNILAG Cut Off Mark for the 2026/2027 academic session is 200 out of 400.

This benchmark implies that any candidate who scores 200 or above in the UTME and selected the University of Lagos as their first choice institution is eligible to register for the UNILAG Post-UTME screening exercise.

Key Baseline Requirements:

• Minimum UTME Score: 200
• Institution Choice: First Choice Only (UNILAG does not consider second-choice applicants)
• O’Level Criteria: Minimum of 5 Credit passes in relevant subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) obtained in not more than one sitting for most faculties.
• Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years of age by October 31 of the admission year.

Important Note: Scoring 200 in JAMB guarantees eligibility for Post-UTME registration, but it does not guarantee automatic admission into your chosen course. Final admission is strictly determined by your aggregate score compared against the departmental UNILAG Cut Off Mark.

UNILAG Cut Off Mark: JAMB vs. Departmental

To avoid common admission pitfalls, prospective students must distinguish between the two types of cut-off marks utilized during the admission process:

1. JAMB Eligibility Cut-Off Mark: This is the baseline score (200) set to qualify candidates for the Post-UTME screening exam.
2. Departmental Aggregate Cut-Off Mark: This is the final cumulative score calculated from your JAMB result, O’Level points, and Post-UTME exam performance. Every department sets its own merit cut-off mark annually based on applicant performance and available intake capacity.

UNILAG Cut Off Mark for All Courses 2026/2027 Academic Session

Below is the comprehensive, faculty-by-faculty breakdown of the projected departmental UNILAG Cut Off Mark aggregate scores for the 2026/2027 academic session. The aggregate scores are calculated on a scale of 100%.

1. College of Medicine / Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Medical and health-related disciplines at UNILAG are among the most competitive across Africa. Candidates must aim for exceptional scores across all assessment tiers.

Course / Department	Merit Aggregate Cut Off Mark	JAMB
Medicine & Surgery	85.00+	310+
Dentistry	78.50+	280+
Pharmacy	76.25+	275+
Nursing Science	77.00+	270+
Medical Laboratory Science	74.50+	260+
Physiotherapy	73.00+	255+
Radiography	72.50+	250+
Pharmacology	70.00+	240+
Physiology	68.50+	230+
Anatomy	67.00+	225+
Medical Biochemistry	68.00+	230+

2. Faculty of Engineering

Engineering fields demand high analytical competence and consistently register high departmental aggregate thresholds.

Course / Department	Merit Aggregate Cut Off Mark	JAMB
Biomedical Engineering	72.00+	250+
Chemical Engineering	76.50+	270+
Civil & Environmental Engineering	75.00+	260+
Computer Engineering	81.25+	290+
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	79.50+	285+
Mechanical Engineering	78.00+	280+
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	68.50+	230+
Petroleum & Gas Engineering	74.00+	260+
Systems Engineering	76.00+	270+
Surveying & Geoinformatics	66.50+	220+

3. Faculty of Law

Law remains a premier course at the University of Lagos. Due to extreme competition, candidates looking to beat the UNILAG Cut Off Mark for Law must prepare thoroughly.

Course / Department	Merit Aggregate Cut Off Mark	JAMB
Commercial & Industrial Law	78.00+	280+
Private & Property Law	78.50+	280+
Public Law	78.50+	280+
Jurisprudence & International Law	78.00+	280+

4. Faculty of Management Sciences

The Faculty of Management Sciences accommodates severe competition, particularly in accounting and business disciplines.

Course / Department	Merit Aggregate Cut Off Mark	JAMB
Accounting	74.50+	265+
Actuarial Science	67.00+	230+
Business Administration	70.50+	245+
Banking & Finance	68.50+	235+
Insurance	66.00+	225+
Employment Relations & HR Management	65.50+	220+

5. Faculty of Social Sciences

Social science disciplines are highly sought-after, with Mass Communication and Economics topping the entry threshold.

Course / Department	Merit Aggregate Cut Off Mark	JAMB
Mass Communication	73.50+	260+
Economics	72.00+	255+
Political Science	68.50+	240+
Psychology	67.50+	230+
Sociology	66.00+	225+
Geography	62.00+	210+
Social Work	64.00+	215+

6. Faculty of Science

Science courses offer dynamic technological and research career paths, requiring steady performance to clear the aggregate line.

Course / Department	Merit Aggregate Cut Off Mark	JAMB
Computer Science	79.00+	285+
Biochemistry	70.00+	245+
Microbiology	68.50+	235+
Biotechnology	67.00+	230+
Geology	66.50+	225+
Cell Biology & Genetics	65.00+	220+
Chemistry	63.50+	215+
Physics	62.00+	210+
Mathematics	65.00+	220+
Marine Science	61.50+	205+
Botany	60.00+	200+
Zoology	60.00+	200+

7. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Course / Department	Merit Aggregate Cut Off Mark	JAMB
Architecture	74.00+	260+
Estate Management	64.50+	220+
Building	62.00+	210+
Quantity Surveying	65.00+	220+
Urban & Regional Planning	63.00+	215+

8. Faculty of Arts

Course / Department	Merit Aggregate Cut Off Mark	JAMB
Creative Arts	69.50+	240+
English Language	68.15+	235+
Linguistics, African & Asian Languages	62.00+	210+
History & Strategic Studies	66.50+	225+
Philosophy	64.00+	215+
French	60.25+	205+
Russian	58.75+	200+

9. Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education offers lower competitive thresholds compared to professional faculties, making it viable for candidates with moderate scores.

Course / Department	Merit Aggregate Cut Off Mark	JAMB
Education Biology	61.00+	205+
Education Chemistry	58.50+	200+
Education English	65.00+	220+
Education Mathematics	60.00+	205+
Education Physics	57.50+	200+
Educational Management	62.50+	210+
Guidance & Counselling	61.50+	205+
Human Kinetics & Health Education	56.00+	200+

UNILAG JAMB Cut Off Mark for All Courses 2026/2027

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

How UNILAG Calculates Your Aggregate Score

Understanding how your final screening score is calculated is vital for tracking your chances against the official UNILAG Cut Off Mark.

UNILAG employs a 50:30:20 grading model:

• JAMB Exam (UTME): 50%
• UNILAG Post-UTME Exam: 30%
• O’Level Result (5 relevant subjects): 20%

Total Aggregate (100%) = (JAMB Score / 8) + Post-UTME Score (out of 30) + O'Level Score (out of 20)

O’Level Grading System Scale (Max 20 Points)

UNILAG evaluates your best 5 relevant O’Level subjects (WAEC, NECO, or GCE) in one sitting using the following scale:

Grade	Assigned Points
A1	4.0 Points
B2	3.6 Points
B3	3.2 Points
C4	2.8 Points
C5	2.4 Points
C6	2.0 Points

Note: Grades below C6 (D7, E8, F9) receive 0 points and render you ineligible for subjects that strictly require a credit pass.

Step-by-Step Calculation Example:

Let’s calculate the aggregate score for a student named Amina who applied for Mass Communication:

1. JAMB Score: Amina scored 280/400. JAMB Contribution=8280​=35.00 points
2. Post-UTME Score: Amina scored 22/30 in the online Post-UTME test. Post-UTME Contribution=22.00 points
3. O’Level Result (5 core subjects):
   • Mathematics: A1 (4.0)
   • English Language: B2 (3.6)
   • Literature in English: A1 (4.0)
   • Government: B3 (3.2)
   • Economics: B2 (3.6) O’Level Total=4.0+3.6+4.0+3.2+3.6=18.40 points
4. Final Aggregate Score: Total Aggregate=35.00+22.00+18.40=75.40%

Since Amina’s aggregate score is 75.40%, she comfortably beats the UNILAG Cut Off Mark for Mass Communication (73.50%) and will be placed on the Merit Admission List.

UNILAG Catchment Area and ELDS Considerations 202

The University of Lagos operates under federal admission guidelines, which distribute intake capacity across three primary criteria:

1. Merit Category (45%): Candidates with the highest aggregate scores, regardless of state of origin.
2. Catchment Area (35%): Candidates hailing from the South-West geopolitical zone of Nigeria (Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti states) benefit from slightly lower aggregate thresholds compared to the merit benchmark.
3. Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS – 20%): Candidates from states designated as educationally disadvantaged receive special quota consideration with lower cutoff adjustments.

What to Do If You Don’t Meet UNILAG Cut Off Mark

If your aggregate score falls below the required departmental UNILAG Cut Off Mark, do not panic. Consider these strategic alternatives:

1. Apply for a Change of Course: UNILAG usually opens an internal change of course window after releasing Post-UTME results. Candidates can transfer to less competitive departments within the same faculty or related faculties where their aggregate score meets the threshold.
2. Explore UNILAG School of Foundation Studies (JUPEB): UNILAG runs a 9-month intensive JUPEB program. Successful candidates earn direct entry (200-Level) admission into UNILAG without taking JAMB UTME.
3. Apply for UNILAG Distance Learning Institute (DLI): If you prefer working while studying, UNILAG DLI offers flexible degree options in business, science, and social science programs.
4. Change Institution on JAMB Portal: Transfer your choice of university to a state university or private institution where your UTME score exceeds their entry threshold.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the official UNILAG Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027?

The official baseline JAMB UNILAG Cut Off Mark for eligibility to participate in the screening exercise is 200. However, departmental admission depends on your final combined aggregate score.

2. Can I gain admission into UNILAG with a JAMB score of 200?

Yes, you can register for Post-UTME screening with a score of 200. However, getting admitted depends on your chosen course. Courses like Education, Languages, or Environmental Sciences may accept aggregate scores attainable with a 200 JAMB mark, whereas courses like Law or Medicine require significantly higher performance.

3. Does UNILAG accept two sittings for O’Level results?

No. UNILAG strictly accepts one sitting for O’Level results across all faculties and departments. Candidates presenting combined sittings (e.g., WAEC + NECO) will be disqualified during documentation.

4. Is UNILAG Post-UTME an online or physical exam?

UNILAG conducts an online, computer-based proctored screening test (CBT). Candidates can write the examination remotely from their homes or private locations following specified system requirements.

5. How many questions are set in the UNILAG Post-UTME exam?

The UNILAG Post-UTME screening consists of 30 questions to be answered in 30 minutes, testing Mathematics, English Language, and General Knowledge.

6. What is the UNILAG Cut Off Mark for Nursing Science?

The projected aggregate UNILAG Cut Off Mark for Nursing Science for the 2026/2027 academic session is 77.00%.

7. Does UNILAG accept second choice candidates?

No. UNILAG considers only candidates who selected the institution as their First Choice during JAMB registration.

8. What states belong to the UNILAG catchment area?

The states comprising the UNILAG catchment region are Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti.

9. What happens if I make a mistake during Post-UTME registration?

Errors in O’Level grade entries, JAMB registration numbers, or state of origin during online screening registration can lead to automatic disqualification. Double-check all inputs before final submission.

10. When will the UNILAG 2026/2027 Post-UTME form be on sale?

UNILAG Post-UTME screening forms typically go on sale shortly after the official release of JAMB UTME results, usually between July and September. Candidates should regularly monitor the official UNILAG portal (unilag.edu.ng) for updates.

Conclusion

Securing admission into the University of Lagos requires early preparation, strategic planning, and performance tracking. While meeting the minimum UNILAG Cut Off Mark of 200 qualifies you for the screening stage, your ultimate focus should be maximizing your aggregate score across your JAMB examination, O’Level results, and Post-UTME test.

Study past Post-UTME questions, ensure your O’Level grades are top-notch, and keep track of official updates on the UNILAG website. By aiming above the departmental merit marks outlined in this guide, you position yourself firmly on the path to becoming a proud student at the University of Lagos.