If you’re planning to study at LAUTECH, one of the most important details to know is the JAMB UTME cut‑off mark.
This determines not only your eligibility to sit for Post‑UTME screening but also your likelihood of gaining admission into your chosen course.
Aside from the minimum general score, each department sets its own departmental (merit & catchment) cut‑off marks based on demand and competition.
What is the minimum JAMB cut‑off mark for LAUTECH?
LAUTECH mandates a minimum UTME score of 180 for all applicants wishing to register and participate in the Post‑UTME screening exercise.
Some sources note lower (e.g. 170) or general benchmark (e.g. 160), but official guidance and most reputable admissions platforms consistently list 180 as the baseline for screening eligibility.
Why is the JAMB cut‑off set at 180?
The 180 JAMB cut‑off acts as a basic qualification threshold for admission consideration.
Scoring below this prevents you from purchasing the Post‑UTME form or enrolling in the screening process.
It helps LAUTECH ensure that only candidates with a reasonable academic foundation are considered further.
Do departmental cut-off marks matter?
Absolutely. Beyond meeting the general 180 benchmark, departmental cut‑off marks determine actual admission chances.
These scores combine your JAMB mark and Post‑UTME score and vary by course, reflecting competition and programme popularity.
Departmental examples for 2025/2026 (Merit vs Catchment) include:
- Accounting: 61.1 (Merit) / 51.2 (Catchment)
- Computer Science: 63.1 / 56.0
- Engineering programmes: Civil Eng: 64.0 / 55.7; Electronic/Electrical Eng: 63.6 / 54.2
- Medical Laboratory Science: 69.3 / 66.2
- Medicine & Surgery: 79.4 / 58.1
- Nursing: 72.1 / 49.4
Can the catchment area expect lower cut-offs?
Yes. Catchment (local/state) and ELDS (Educationally Less Developed States) categories enjoy slightly lower departmental cut‑offs. For instance:
- Medicine & Surgery: merit 79.4 vs catchment 58.1
- Nursing: 72.1 vs catchment 49.4
That means catchment applicants with lower aggregate scores may still qualify compared to merit students.
What is the JAMB cut‑off for popular courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Engineering?
Some sources list specific UTME benchmarks per course, for example:
- Medicine & Surgery: 270
- Nursing: 270
- Medical Laboratory Science: 250
- Computer Science: 210
How is the aggregate score calculated?
LAUTECH typically weighs aggregate scores as follows:
Aggregate = (JAMB score ÷ 8) + (Post‑UTME score ÷ 2)
This yields a combined score out of 100, which is compared to the departmental benchmark for merit or catchment admission.