Official UNN Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission Exercise

Official UNN Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027: You asked for it, and here it is. This article provides you with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) cut-off marks for all courses for the 2026/2027 session. We have compiled the necessary information concerning the UNN JAMB cut-off mark, UNN Departmental cut-off mark, and the exact aggregate scores you need to target to become a “Lion” or “Lioness.”

UNN Cut Off Mark 2026/2027

If you are aiming for the “Lion’s Den”—the University of Nigeria, Nsukka—for the 2026/2027 academic session, you must understand that UNN is one of the most competitive universities in Nigeria. Admission is strictly based on merit. We are here to provide you with the official admission stats for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic year. Below, you’ll find the list of both the general JAMB cut-off mark and the departmental aggregate targets.

UNN JAMB Cut Off Mark for all Courses

The school management has made a public notice that the official and accepted UNN JAMB cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic session is 160.

Important Reality Check: While 160 is the score required to purchase the Post-UTME form, it is merely a “gate pass.”

• The 160 Benchmark: This score qualifies you to sit for the UNN Post-UTME screening.

• The “Merit” Benchmark: For competitive courses like Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, and Nursing, a JAMB score of 160 is functionally useless. You generally need a score of 260 to 290+ to stand a realistic chance of meeting the high departmental aggregate.

This implies that all 2026 JAMB candidates who scored 160 and above and chose UNN as their First Choice are eligible to register for the Post UTME screening. Below are the departmental cut-off marks for this academic year.

UNN Departmental Cut-off Mark

UNN uses a specific Aggregate System to determine admission. They do not rely on JAMB scores alone.

• The Formula: (JAMB Score x 0.6) + (Post UTME Score x 0.4) = Aggregate.

• The scores listed below are the Recommended Average JAMB Scores you should aim for to reach the safe aggregate zone.

Below is the University of Nigeria, Nsukka cut-off mark guide for all courses for the 2026/2027 academic session, categorized by faculty competitiveness:

College of Medicine

The most competitive college. Admission requires near-perfect scores.

| S/N | PROGRAMMES | SAFE JAMB SCORE |

| 1 | Medicine & Surgery | 300+ |

| 2 | Dentistry | 280+ |

| 3 | Nursing Science | 290+ |

| 4 | Medical Laboratory Science | 270+ |

| 5 | Medical Rehabilitation | 260+ |

| 6 | Radiography | 270+ |

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

S/N	PROGRAMMES	SAFE JAMB SCORE
1	Pharmacy	280+

Faculty of Law

Always a high-demand course with a limited quota.

| S/N | PROGRAMMES | SAFE JAMB SCORE |

| 1 | Law | 280+ |

Faculty of Engineering

Engineering courses generally require 220+.

| S/N | PROGRAMMES | SAFE JAMB SCORE |

| 1 | Civil Engineering | 240+ |

| 2 | Mechanical Engineering | 240+ |

| 3 | Electronic Engineering | 240+ |

| 4 | Electrical Engineering | 230+ |

| 5 | Mechatronics Engineering | 230+ |

| 6 | Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering | 180+ |

Faculty of Biological & Physical Sciences

S/N	PROGRAMMES	SAFE JAMB SCORE
1	Computer Science	260+
2	Microbiology	220+
3	Biochemistry	220+
4	Geology	200+
5	Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)	200+
6	Physics / Chemistry	170+
7	Plant Science & Biotechnology	170+
8	Zoology & Environmental Biology	170+

Faculty of Arts

S/N	PROGRAMMES	SAFE JAMB SCORE
1	Mass Communication	260+
2	English & Literary Studies	240+
3	History & International Studies	230+
4	Theatre & Film Studies	220+
5	Linguistics	200+
6	Fine & Applied Arts	180+

Faculty of Social Sciences

S/N	PROGRAMMES	SAFE JAMB SCORE
1	Economics	240+
2	Political Science	230+
3	Public Administration	230+
4	Psychology	220+
5	Sociology & Anthropology	210+

Faculty of Education & Agriculture

These faculties generally accept the minimum cut-off of 160.

| S/N | PROGRAMMES | SAFE JAMB SCORE |

| 1 | Education Courses (Arts & Science) | 160+ |

| 2 | Agriculture (All Options) | 160+ |

| 3 | Vocational Teacher Education | 160+ |

| 4 | Home Science & Management | 160+ |

Important UNN Admission Tips for 2026/2027

To secure your admission into UNN, keep these critical points in mind:

1. Shopping Form: If you miss the merit cut-off for your primary course (e.g., Medicine), UNN often releases a “Shopping” or “Advert” form. This allows you to switch to a less competitive course (e.g., Anatomy or Plant Science) if you meet the cut-off for that new course.

2. Subject Combination: UNN is strict. Ensure your JAMB subject combination matches the course requirements in the JAMB Brochure.

3. Catchment Area: UNN is a federal university, but it respects catchment areas. If you are from the South-East states (Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi), you may have a slight advantage in the cut-off marks.

4. No “Awaiting Result”: While you can register for JAMB with “Awaiting Result,” you MUST upload your O’Level results to the JAMB portal before the admission lists are compiled.

Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions concerning the JAMB cut-off mark and UNN Departmental cut-off marks, as our support team is always on standby to attend to you.