Looking for UNILORIN Cut-Off Marks for for the year 2026 admission rounds, or have chosen the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) as your first choice in the recent UTME, the biggest question on your mind right now is: “Do I meet the departmental cut-off mark?”
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UNILORIN remains one of the most competitive universities in Nigeria. To help you plan your next move, we have compiled the official approved programme cut-off marks for all faculties
UNILORIN Cut-Off Marks for The “Big Four” Competitive Courses
- If you are aspiring for any of the following, you’ll need a high UTME score to stay in the race:
- MB;BS (Medicine): 260
- LL.B. (Common Law): 260
- B. Pharmacy: 250
- B.Sc. Mass Communication: 240
Departmental Cut-Off Marks by Faculty
The UNILORIN cut-Off marks for the College of Health Sciences are listed below:
- MB;BS: 260
- B. Nursing Science: 230
- B.Sc. Physiotherapy: 230
- B.Sc. Anatomy / Physiology : 220
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering : 240
- Chemical, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering: 230
- Biomedical, Food, Water Resources, Metallurgical & Material Engineering: 200
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering: 190
Faculty of Law
- Common Law: 260
- Combined Law: 230
Faculty of Communication & Information Sciences
- Mass Communication: 240
- Computer Science: 220
- Telecommunication Science: 200
- Information and Communication: 190
- Library and Information Science: 180
Management & Social Sciences
- Accounting: 240
- Business Administration / Economics: 220
- Political Science: 210
- Sociology / Marketing / Public Admin: 200
- Finance: 190
Life & Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences: Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Optometry all sit at 220. Plant Biology and Zoology are 180.
- Physical Sciences: Industrial Chemistry and Geology are 200. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Applied
- Geophysics are 180.
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Faculty of Education & Agriculture
The good news for many applicants is that the majority of courses in the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Agriculture have a cut-off mark of 180.
Notable Exceptions:
- B. Agric / B.Sc. Food Science: 200
- B.A. Ed. English: 190
UNILORIN cut-Off marks 2026/2027 – FAQ
1. What is the general JAMB cut-off mark for UNILORIN in 2026?
The general minimum UTME cut-off mark for the University of Ilorin is typically set at 180.
2. Which courses have higher cut-off marks?
While the general floor is 180, professional and highly competitive programs require much higher scores to be considered.
3. How does UNILORIN calculate the final admission aggregate score?
UNILORIN uses a specific weighted formula to determine merit-based admission: [9]
- JAMB Score (50%)
- Post-UTME (30%)
- O’Level Results (20%)
4. Is Post-UTME compulsory for 2026 admission?
Yes. Participation in the UNILORIN Post-UTME screening is a mandatory requirement for all UTME candidates. Failure to sit for the computer-based test (CBT) results in automatic disqualification
5. Can I get admission with 180 if I chose a competitive course?
It is highly unlikely. While 180 is the minimum eligibility score to participate in the screening, competitive departments set their own “merit” cut-offs based on the performance of applicants.
