UNILAG Cut Off Marks for All Courses and Departments: The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is one of Nigeria’s most competitive universities renowned for academic excellence. Gaining admission into UNILAG requires meeting the prescribed cut-off marks. This article provides a detailed overview of UNILAG’s JAMB and departmental cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 admission process.
Overview of UNILAG Cut Off Marks
UNILAG admits students based on performance in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by JAMB and the post-UTME screening exercise. The admission process involves two key cut-off marks:
- JAMB Cut Off Mark – This is set by JAMB for all universities. UNILAG’s benchmark is 200.
- Departmental Cut Off Mark – This is set by each department after the post-UTME exam. It varies across faculties.
Attaining the cut-off marks is essential to be considered for admission at UNILAG. The higher your scores, the better your chances. Let’s examine the cut-off marks in detail.
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The University of Lagos, UNILAG Cut Off Mark for the 2025/2026 Academic Session is 200.
Therefore, to qualify for the UNILAG post-UTME screening, prospective candidates must score at least 200 in the UTME exam. However, some departments may require higher cut-off marks in the post-UTME.
The 200 JAMB cut-off mark applies to all courses and faculties at UNILAG. Candidates who achieve this score proceed for the post-UTME.
UNILAG Merit Cut-Off Marks
After the JAMB exam, various departments at UNILAG conduct post-UTME exams to admit students based on cut-off marks for each programme.
This merit departmental cut-off represents the minimum score candidates need to stand a chance of admission after scoring 200 and above in JAMB.
Join any of our Social Media Pages to receive Latest Updates!The following table shows the UNILAG merit cut-off marks for various programmes in the 2025/2026 academic session. These are based on the official release by the university. Please note that these cut-off marks are for candidates who applied through UTME only. Candidates who applied through Direct Entry (DE) will have different requirements.
FACULTY OF ARTS
| S/N | PROGRAMMES | MERIT | CATCHMENT (EKITI) | CATCHMENT (LAGOS) | CATCHMENT (OGUN) | CATCHMENT (ONDO) | CATCHMENT (OSUN) | CATCHMENT (OYO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creative Arts | 67.65 | 57.1 | 66.75 | 64.9 | 62.975 | 65.2 | 60.3 |
| 2 | English Language | 70.25 | 59.075 | 63.275 | 65.7 | 67.525 | 64.025 | 60.85 |
| 3 | French | 65.7 | 65.4 | 60.625 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 4 | Russian | 65.55 | 58.05 | NIL | 61.225 | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 5 | History & Strategic Studies | 71.8 | 63.45 | 68.55 | 69.375 | 64.8 | 68.7 | 63.025 |
| 6 | Linguistics/Igbo | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 7 | Linguistics/Yoruba | 64.85 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 8 | Chinese | 68.425 | NIL | 59.125 | 67.925 | 64.1 | 67.05 | 56.375 |
| 9 | Linguistics | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 10 | Philosophy | 68.55 | 60.9 | 67.375 | 66.45 | 51.675 | 63.45 | 61.3 |
| 11 | Christian Religious Knowledge | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 12 | Islamic Religious Knowledge | 63.325 | NIL | NIL | 61.875 | NIL | NIL | 59.85 |
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
| S/N | PROGRAMMES | MERIT | CATCHMENT (EKITI) | CATCHMENT (LAGOS) | CATCHMENT (OGUN) | CATCHMENT (ONDO) | CATCHMENT (OSUN) | CATCHMENT (OYO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medicine and Surgery | 84.675 | 80.575 | 82.8 | 83.5 | 81.975 | 82.525 | 83.1 |
| 2 | Physiotherapy | 75.9 | 72.45 | 75.05 | 75.175 | 69.025 | 74.125 | 75.375 |
| 3 | Radiography | 78.25 | 75.175 | 76.1 | 77.95 | 75.575 | 72.15 | 76.375 |
| 4 | Medical Laboratory Science | 77.1 | 66.075 | 75 | 75 | 72.075 | 74.925 | 74.55 |
| 5 | Pharmacology | 72.775 | 70.15 | 64.575 | 72.475 | 72.65 | 68 | 64.825 |
| 6 | Physiology | 76.225 | 72.425 | 71.7 | 75.2 | 73.075 | 73.225 | 74.375 |
| 7 | Dentistry | 80.5 | 77.6 | 80.15 | 76.9 | 77.425 | 78.825 | 79.925 |
| 8 | Nursing Science | 78.725 | 71.925 | 76.875 | 78.05 | 77.5 | 77.2 | 78.025 |
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
| S/N | PROGRAMMES | MERIT | CATCHMENT (EKITI) | CATCHMENT (LAGOS) | CATCHMENT (OGUN) | CATCHMENT (ONDO) | CATCHMENT (OSUN) | CATCHMENT (OYO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adult Education | 62.95 | NIL | 60.1 | 59 | 59.65 | NIL | 54.875 |
| 2 | Education Economics | 63.875 | NIL | 62.65 | 62.575 | 48.45 | 59.05 | 63.475 |
| 3 | Education Business | 67.65 | 60.65 | 66.2 | 67.45 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 57.275 |
| 4 | Education IRS | 53.25 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 5 | Education Igbo | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 6 | Education English | 68.7 | 62.425 | 63.55 | 66.725 | 68.075 | 65.65 | 65.65 |
| 7 | Education Early Childhood | 63.15 | NIL | 60.8 | 61.725 | 58.55 | NIL | 59.725 |
| 8 | Education Yoruba | 58.55 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 9 | Education French | 56.325 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 10 | Education History | 65.5 | NIL | 61.725 | 60.325 | NIL | NIL | 64.175 |
| 11 | Education CRS | 66.775 | NIL | 54.05 | 61.7 | 64.2 | 60.575 | 56.925 |
| 12 | Education Geography | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 13 | Educational Administration | 66.6 | 57.275 | 60.175 | 64.675 | NIL | 55.55 | 61.975 |
| 14 | Educational Foundations | 67.8 | 53.55 | 63.625 | 66.025 | 55.45 | 60.375 | 62.55 |
| 15 | Special Education | 55.025 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 16 | Health Education | 62.175 | NIL | 54.675 | 61.05 | 55.95 | 59.875 | NIL |
| 17 | Human Kinetics | 61.525 | NIL | 51.7 | 57.6 | NIL | 56.825 | 56.4 |
| 18 | Education Biology | 58.65 | 56.4 | 58.525 | 56.875 | NIL | 51.675 | 56.5 |
| 19 | Education Chemistry | 49.025 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 20 | Education Home Economics | 52.575 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 21 | Education Integrated Science | 58.7 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 22 | Education Mathematics | 61.175 | NIL | 57.25 | 60.1 | NIL | 57.925 | 58.125 |
| 23 | Education Physics | 56.7 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 24 | Education Technology | 64.575 | NIL | NIL | 60.175 | NIL | 55.2 | NIL |
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
| S/N | PROGRAMMES | MERIT | CATCHMENT (EKITI) | CATCHMENT (LAGOS) | CATCHMENT (OGUN) | CATCHMENT (ONDO) | CATCHMENT (OSUN) | CATCHMENT (OYO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | 69.425 | NIL | NIL | 65.375 | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 2 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | 77.75 | NIL | 72.075 | 75.275 | 71.6 | 65.375 | 75.6 |
| 3 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | 77.65 | 72.7 | 74.25 | 76.625 | 69.25 | 76.225 | 73.95 |
| 4 | COMPUTER ENGINEERING | 81.2 | 76.775 | 78.375 | 80 | 75.825 | 78.55 | 78.725 |
| 5 | ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENG. | 79.775 | 68.625 | 77.775 | 72.6 | 59.85 | 65.225 | 74.925 |
| 6 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | 81.925 | 72.825 | 74.125 | 77.15 | 73.55 | 76.85 | 79.25 |
| 7 | METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING | 71.8 | 60.9 | 64.025 | 70.575 | 65.125 | 68.725 | 69.725 |
| 8 | SURVEYING & GEOINFORMATICS | 71.85 | NIL | 70.6 | 70.125 | 69.6 | 66.925 | 69.325 |
| 9 | SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | 79.2 | 66.25 | 75.925 | 78.5 | 76.625 | 75.675 | 76.925 |
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
| S/N | PROGRAMMES | MERIT | CATCHMENT (EKITI) | CATCHMENT (LAGOS) | CATCHMENT (OGUN) | CATCHMENT (ONDO) | CATCHMENT (OSUN) | CATCHMENT (OYO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARCHITECTURE | 78.95 | 70.425 | 73.5 | 78.1 | 70.625 | 76.625 | 72.8 |
| 2 | BUILDING | 69.575 | NIL | 64.425 | 67.825 | 56.775 | 65.375 | 69.425 |
| 3 | ESTATE MANAGEMENT | 64.35 | NIL | NIL | 53.525 | 58.925 | NIL | NIL |
| 4 | QUANTITY SURVEYING | 69.45 | 60.7 | 64.6 | 69.375 | NIL | 67.625 | 63.775 |
| 5 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING | 64.95 | NIL | NIL | 64.35 | NIL | NIL | NIL |
FACULTY OF LAW
| S/N | PROGRAMMES | MERIT | CATCHMENT (EKITI) | CATCHMENT (LAGOS) | CATCHMENT (OGUN) | CATCHMENT (ONDO) | CATCHMENT (OSUN) | CATCHMENT (OYO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAW | 76.5 | 74.625 | 74.875 | 75.675 | 74.625 | 74.575 | 71.5 |
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
| S/N | PROGRAMMES | MERIT | CATCHMENT (EKITI) | CATCHMENT (LAGOS) | CATCHMENT (OGUN) | CATCHMENT (ONDO) | CATCHMENT (OSUN) | CATCHMENT (OYO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACCOUNTING | 76.75 | 68.55 | 72.5 | 74.65 | 70.825 | 69.85 | 73.875 |
| 2 | ACTUARIAL SCIENCE | 65.55 | 57.45 | 63.5 | 62.65 | 56.85 | NIL | 59.95 |
| 3 | BANKING & FINANCE | 70.425 | 60.45 | 56.95 | 69.275 | 59.55 | 67.025 | 67.15 |
| 4 | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | 70.825 | 65.9 | 66.575 | 69.15 | 66.85 | 67.15 | 61.15 |
| 5 | INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & PM | 67.525 | 57.95 | 66.55 | 60.075 | 59.65 | 56.825 | 65.7 |
| 6 | INSURANCE | 69.75 | 65.825 | 66.325 | 67.625 | NIL | 63.475 | 67.675 |
| 7 | TAXATION | 71.775 | 54.575 | 69.275 | 69.975 | 66.9 | 69.5 | 69.075 |
FACULTY OF PHARMACY
| S/N | PROGRAMMES | MERIT | CATCHMENT (EKITI) | CATCHMENT (LAGOS) | CATCHMENT (OGUN) | CATCHMENT (ONDO) | CATCHMENT (OSUN) | CATCHMENT (OYO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHARMACY | 77.3 | 70.025 | 74.975 | 75.075 | 71.425 | 75.975 | 75.7 |
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
| S/N | PROGRAMMES | MERIT | CATCHMENT (EKITI) | CATCHMENT (LAGOS) | CATCHMENT (OGUN) | CATCHMENT (ONDO) | CATCHMENT (OSUN) | CATCHMENT (OYO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOTANY | 65.925 | 60.45 | 65.075 | 65.05 | 64.35 | 61.125 | 57.025 |
| 2 | CELL BIOLOGY & GENETICS | 72.225 | 70.9 | 70.55 | 70.2 | 68.425 | 68.675 | 70.175 |
| 3 | CHEMISTRY | 68.525 | 62.05 | 62.65 | 66.775 | 57.575 | 64.525 | 65.425 |
| 4 | COMPUTER SCIENCE | 81.95 | 78.75 | 80.75 | 81.1 | 79.175 | 79.2 | 78.95 |
| 5 | GEOLOGY | 71.8 | 64.85 | 63.575 | 71.025 | 63.2 | 68.975 | 63.25 |
| 6 | GEOPHYSICS | 69.3 | 58.65 | 61.2 | 64.4 | 64.125 | NIL | 68.1 |
| 7 | MARINE BIOLOGY | 66.95 | NIL | 64.1 | 65.925 | NIL | 55.975 | 57.95 |
| 8 | FISHERIES | 56.675 | NIL | NIL | 56 | NIL | NIL | 53.7 |
| 9 | MATHEMATICS | 67.3 | 66.525 | 58.225 | 55.925 | 61.6 | 57.125 | 58.375 |
| 10 | INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS | 74.05 | 73.025 | 73.1 | 72.825 | 64.15 | 62.75 | 70.575 |
| 11 | STATISTICS | 69.95 | 64.725 | 69.625 | 67.875 | 67.175 | 69.875 | 68.3 |
| 12 | MICROBIOLOGY | 72.05 | 67.25 | 71.125 | 70.7 | 71.2 | 66.5 | 68.3 |
| 13 | PHYSICS | 66.625 | 63.375 | 63 | 65.375 | 55.275 | 65.65 | 63.425 |
| 14 | ZOOLOGY | 63.55 | NIL | 57.6 | 60.075 | NIL | 56.3 | 60.825 |
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
| S/NO | PROGRAMMES | MERIT | CATCHMENT (EKITI) | CATCHMENT (LAGOS) | CATCHMENT (OGUN) | CATCHMENT (ONDO) | CATCHMENT (OSUN) | CATCHMENT (OYO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECONOMICS | 72.725 | 60.025 | 64.275 | 62.575 | 67.825 | 63.15 | 68.225 |
| 2 | ECONOMICS & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES | 69.525 | NIL | 62.85 | 67.975 | 59.95 | 63.075 | 62.225 |
| 3 | GEOGRAPHY | 55.5 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 4 | METEOROLOGY & CLIMATE SCIENCE | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| 5 | MASS COMMUNICATION | 73.65 | 68.675 | 71.7 | 72.1 | 70.3 | 71.9 | 69.875 |
| 6 | LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE | 67.55 | 52.225 | 63.225 | 65.8 | 64.3 | 63.7 | 63.875 |
| 7 | POLITICAL SCIENCE | 68.4 | 67.375 | 67.025 | 64.425 | 62.15 | 61.1 | 56.875 |
| 8 | PSYCHOLOGY | 72.225 | 63.05 | 69.9 | 71.525 | 64.425 | 69.225 | 69.525 |
| 9 | SOCIAL WORK | 68.975 | 63.325 | 67.675 | 68.825 | 66.825 | 68.05 | 66.75 |
| 10 | SOCIOLOGY | 68.6 | 62.125 | 59.575 | 65.4 | 63.75 | 65.325 | 66.25 |
SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL STANDARDS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (SPESSCE)
| S/NO | PROGRAMME | MERIT | CATCHMENT (EKITI) | CATCHMENT (LAGOS) | CATCHMENT (OGUN) | CATCHMENT (ONDO) | CATCHMENT (OSUN) | CATCHMENT (OYO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PROCUREMENT | 69.4 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
Exceeding the departmental cut-off mark boosts your admission chances even if you already scored 200 in JAMB.
Tips to Improve Your Chances of Admission into UNILAG
- Aim for high JAMB scores above 250-300.
- Identify your best-fit UNILAG courses and faculties.
- Begin preparation early for the post-UTME exam.
- Read past UNILAG post-UTME questions to understand the structure and pattern.
- Target scores well above your department’s cut-off mark.
- Apply as early as possible when UNILAG admissions portal opens.
Wrapping Up
We hope that this article has provided you with useful information on the UNILAG merit cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session. If you have met the cut-off mark for your chosen programme, we congratulate you and wish you success in the admission process. However, if you have not met the cut-off mark, do not lose hope, as there may be other opportunities for you to gain admission into UNILAG or other institutions.
Please note that meeting the cut-off mark does not guarantee admission, as there are other factors that may affect your chances, such as your O’level results, your Post-UTME score, and the availability of spaces in your preferred programme. Therefore, we advise you to prepare well for the Post-UTME screening and follow the instructions given by the university.
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Can I study law with the cut off mark of 227 in unilag
No, I’m afraid you’d have to choose a less competitive course
What course can I study with 212 in unilag
It depends… Are you talking about Art, Science or Commercial courses?
214… Is it possible with accounting in unilag
Your chances are slimmmmmmmm
Can I study physiology with 220
Can i enter computer science with 249
A 249 UTME score is quite lowvfor Computer Science at UNILAG, but with an exceptional Post-UTME performance (70%+), you may still have a chance—otherwise, consider related courses like Information Technology, Mathematics, or switching to less competitive universities (UNIBEN, UNILORIN, etc.).
Pls can I study computer science in unilag with jamb score 205
No, your chances are low. Computer Science is a competitive course
What course can one study with JAMB 212 in Unilag among Engineering or science.
Is post ume result out,what are the scores
Can I study Mass Communication in Unilag with 250 UTME score?
Yes you can, but you also need to ace Post UTME
My cutoff mark is not in the list please Linguistics,African and Asian studies what do I do?
Please, With a jamb score of 231, what are the chances of studying statistics in unilag.
Your chances are moderately high, but you also need to ace Post UTME
My aggregate is 66.5 can it enter unilag from accounting
Can I study Nursing science with 250 score
Yes, you can
I red in the passage about the O’level result, what if the mathematics result is not good can it affect the admission to unilag.
I went to do jamb registration and they said unilag is not offering physiotherapy,now I can find it in the list
What science course in unilag can I study with 211
Can I study Nursing science with 250 score
In view of the low 2025 Jamb scores, can a candidate with score 195 enter for Unilag Post UTME exams, having chosen Unilag as 1st choice in the just concluded Jamb?
Since there’s mass failure this year, JAMB and Universities might consider lowering the minimum cut off marks; but there’s no news on that for now
Please can I study Accounting with the score of 204 in unilag
Good day! UNILAG’s Accounting cut-off is usually around 200-220, so your 204 is competitive. However, admission also depends on your post-UTME performance. Aim for a strong post-UTME score to increase your chances. Best of luck!
Hi, please can 218 jamb score work for economics? If not, what is an alternate course to change to?
For Economics at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), your 218 UTME score may be too low because UNILAG is highly competitive, and Economics usually requires 250+ for a realistic chance.
If you want to stay in Social Sciences/Management, consider these less competitive courses (cutoff usually 200-230):
A. More Realistic Social Science Courses
1. Education & Economics
2. Public Administration
3. Social Work
4. Diploma in Economics (JUPEB/Foundation Program) → Can lead to direct entry into Economics later.
B. Management Courses (If You Have Commerce/Accounting)
1. Business Administration
2. Cooperative & Rural Development
3. Industrial Relations & Personnel Management (IRPM)
C. Arts/Humanities Options (If You Have Literature/Government)
1. Political Science
2. Sociology
3. Philosophy
Can i study business administration in UNILAG with 222
Can i study business administration with 222
222 is kinda low for Business Admin at UNILAG, but you may qualify for related courses
can I study nursing with 236 in unilag?
You can, but you also need to ace Post UTME
Can I study mass communication in unilag with jamb score 213
Chances are moderate, and you also need to ace Post UTME
Please can I enter unilag with 163 and do medicine and surgery
Chances are very slim… Ill advice you change course or consider another institution
Can i study law with 251 jamb score,
my ssce
ENG;A
GOVT;A
MATHS:A
CRS:A
ECON;A
LIT.IN.ENG:C5
AGRIC:C5
ICT:C4
CIVIC:P8
Yes, you can, but you also need to ace Post UTME… Very important
Will 216 jamb score be cool to study banking and finance in unilag
Your chances are slim since it’s a competitive course
How does the merit nd catchment stuffs work? Pls, I need more explanation about it?
Can I study nursing with 231 in unilag
You can, but you also need to ace Post UTME
Can I study German in Unilag with 208
A JAMB score of 208 is below the typical cutoff for German (or most Arts courses) at UNILAG, as competitive programs like European Languages (German, French, Russian) usually require 220+.
Can I Study Medicine With 242 in Unilag
Your chances are low; I’d recommend you go for a less competitive course
Can I study accounting in unilag with a jamb score of 221?
If I prepare well for unilag post UTME Can I study accounting in unilag with a jamb score of 221?
Yes, you should
Can I study Nursing with a jamb score of 235 in unilag
You can. But you also need to prepare well for your post-UTME. Also, your WAEC grades play a vital role