If you want to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Abuja in 2025, this article explains exactly what you need, step by step.
You will learn about the JAMB score you must have, how the school combines scores, and the final aggregate figure.
What is the UniAbuja JAMB UTME cut-off for Medicine and Surgery?
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) sets a general national minimum UTME score for universities.
For UniAbuja, the JAMB UTME cut-off across all courses is 180 and above.
This means you must score at least 180 in the UTME before your application can be considered.
What is the departmental cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery?
In addition to the JAMB requirement, individual departments set their own higher cut-offs. For Medicine and Surgery, UniAbuja’s departmental cut-off is about 250 and above.
Another education site confirms that Medicine and Surgery require 250+, while other sources say the final admission cut-off is 270.
Based on the official pattern, expect around 250+ in the UTME to be essential.
How do they calculate the final aggregate score?
UniAbuja calculates your final score, also called aggregate, by combining your JAMB UTME, Post‑UTME screening, and O’level (WAEC/NECO) grades.
Though exact weighting is not published, the usual formula in federal universities is:
- JAMB UTME: 50%
- Post‑UTME: 30–40%
- O’level average: 10–20%
You need an 80% final aggregate or above for Medicine and Surgery. That means strong results in all three areas.
What subjects do I need?
To qualify:
- You must have credits in at least five O’level subjects, including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- In UTME, you must have chosen English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Then you sit for the University of Abuja Post‑UTME screening based on your UTME result.
When is the Medicine and Surgery cut-off published?
UniAbuja normally publishes both JAMB and departmental cut-off marks before Post‑UTME.
However, some sources say departmental cut-off marks are not always publicly released and rely on insider updates.
For 2025, no official list had been released by May–June, but the PTIME cut-off (UTME) is confirmed at 250 and above for Medicine.
Can I get Medicine with a lower JAMB score?
Sadly, if your UTME score is below 250, your chance is small. That department wants only high scorers.
Even with excellent WAEC and post-UTME, a UTME of 200–220 likely won’t meet the Medicine department’s minimum.
What should I aim for if I want a real chance?
- UTME: Aim for 250 or higher
- Post‑UTME: Aim for at least 70–80%
- O’level: Most federal universities, including UniAbuja, look for a university aggregate of 80% or higher.
UTME score for Medicine and Surgery at UniAbuja
You need at least 250 in your UTME to meet the department’s cut‑off.
How is the aggregate score calculated for Medicine and Surgery?
The final aggregate combines UTME, Post‑UTME, and O’level results. Usually, it’s:
- JAMB: 50%
- Post‑UTME: 30–40%
- WAEC: 10–20%
Aim for an overall 80% or more .
When does UniAbuja publish the Medicine and Surgery cut-off?
The university releases the UTME cut-off (usually 180) publicly, but the departmental cut-off (250+) may be revealed closer to post-UTME or final admission.
What O’level grades are needed for Medicine at UniAbuja?
You need credit grades in five subjects: English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, either in one sitting or two.
Does UniAbuja require Post‑UTME for Medicine?
Yes. After your UTME score, you must take a Post‑UTME exam and get a strong score to add to your aggregate.
Can I still study Medicine with a JAMB score of 220?
It’s very unlikely. You would need an extremely high Post‑UTME and O’level average to reach the final 80% aggregate. But the board still prefers UTME 250+.
In 2025, the lowest JAMB UTME accepted was around 250, so anything below that is unlikely to be successful.