The University of Ibadan has announced its approved departmental JAMB cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session, giving prospective students clearer guidance on admission expectations.
General Cut-Off Remains 200
According to the institution, the general JAMB cut-off mark is still set at 200. However, candidates are advised that scoring 200 only makes them eligible for the Post-UTME screening and does not automatically secure admission.
Admission into the university remains highly competitive and is influenced by several factors, including UTME scores, Post-UTME performance, O’Level results, and overall departmental competition.
High Cut-Off Marks for Competitive Courses
Data released by the university shows that top courses require significantly higher scores due to demand:
- Medicine and Surgery — around 290 and above
- Nursing Science — around 280 and above
- Law — around 270 and above
- Pharmacy — around 260 and above
- Engineering courses — between 240 and 260
Meanwhile, courses in Education, Agriculture, and some Arts programmes generally have lower cut-off marks, typically ranging from 210 to 230.
How Admission Is Determined
The university does not rely solely on JAMB scores for admission. Instead, it uses an aggregate system that combines both UTME and Post-UTME results:
The formula used is: Aggregate = (JAMB score ÷ 8) + (Post-UTME score ÷ 2).
This means candidates must perform strongly in both exams to improve their chances of admission.
Aggregate Scores for Key Courses
Below is the required aggregate score for the courses listed above in terms of Merit, Catch, and Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS), respectively:
- Medicine and Surgery: 78.875 | 78.875 | 77.375
- Nursing Science: 71.375 | 71.375 | 67.875
- Law: 70.875 | 70.875 | 67.625
- Pharmacy: 69.125 | 69.125 | 62.875
- Computer Science: 63.5 | 63.5 | 53.5
What This Means for Candidates
With competition remaining intense, candidates aiming for admission into UI must go beyond meeting the minimum requirement.
Strong UTME scores, excellent Post-UTME performance, and solid O’Level results are all crucial to securing a spot in their desired programme.
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