LASU sets a minimum JAMB UTME score of 195 across the board as eligibility for its Post-UTME forms, based on the university’s published general cut-off.
However, for highly competitive programmes like Nursing Science, the threshold is strictly higher.
Authoritative educational resources confirm that the officially approved UTME cut‑off mark for Nursing at LASU in the 2025/2026 session is 200 and above.
Only candidates who scored at least 200 in JAMB are eligible to apply for the Nursing admission screening.
Why Is LASU Nursing Cut‑Off Higher than Other Courses?
The Nursing programme at LASU is under the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, making it one of the university’s most competitive options.
While LASU’s general courses may accept 180–195, Nursing typically requires a higher mark due to limited spaces and strong applicant demand.
Even in past sessions, Nursing required scores well above general cut-offs—sometimes up to 220 or more.
How is LASU Nursing Admission Aggregate Computed?
Admission into Nursing at LASU is based on an aggregate score that blends your UTME result and academic background.
The system used assigns points for UTME, O’Level grades, and Post-UTME performance, but all credible sources indicate that for Nursing aspirants, a departmental cut‑off of 65% aggregate or higher is enforced.
This means that even within Nursing, meeting the UTME threshold alone is not enough; strong performance in the screening and quality O’Level results are necessary to reach that 65% aggregate benchmark.
What Subject Combinations and O’Level Requirements Apply?
Candidates must have:
- At least five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB—including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- UTME subject combination of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, which is strictly enforced for Nursing applicants
- LASU must be listed as the first-choice institution during JAMB registration.
- Age eligibility of at least 16 years by the resumption date
How Did LASU’s Nursing Cut‑Off Mark Compare in Previous Sessions?
Looking at the 2024/2025 admissions, LASU maintained high departmental thresholds.
Reports from that cycle indicated cut-off marks of 220 or higher for Nursing Science, underscoring the consistency of elevated expectations for this course.
The university confirms that cut-off marks typically reflect actual competition levels and are adjusted annually.
What Are the Chances Based on JAMB Score Bands?
Scoring exactly 200–209 qualifies you to apply, but admission will depend heavily on your Post-UTME and O’Level performance.
Meeting the minimum isn’t a guarantee of admission.
Scores of 220–239 place you in a competitive bracket. Candidates with strong academic records and high Post-UTME scores stand a good chance.
240+ UTME offers the highest likelihood of admission, especially if combined with top-tier Post-UTME results and good WAEC/NECO grades.
Can Candidates With Lower Scores Still Gain Admission?
Scoring below 200 in UTME generally disqualifies applicants from Nursing at LASU.
However, candidates may still apply for less competitive science programs or health-related courses with lower cut-offs, such as Physiotherapy or Medical Laboratory Science.
If Nursing remains your goal, retaking the UTME or applying for programs that lead to direct entry into Nursing later can be alternatives.
Additional Admission Requirements and Screening Steps
Candidates must obtain and pay for the LASU Post-UTME screening form, which includes questionnaires and may review O’Level documents and performance history.
Passing the departmental screening aggregate, which factors in UTME, Post-UTME, and O’Level scores, is essential to secure an admission slot.
LASU emphasises that non-indigenes do not gain automatic score reductions for Nursing; admission is purely merit-based.