For the 2025/2026 session, UNIZIK requires a UTME (JAMB) score of 276 or above for the Nursing Science program.
Only those who meet this cut-off are eligible for admission consideration through merit, which is the most competitive entry route.
Is 276 a general or a departmental cut-off?
276 is a departmental cut-off that is specific to Nursing Science.
It is higher than the general university minimum, which lies around 160 to 200, depending on the year.
The general cut-off only qualifies you to sit for Post‑UTME.
How does UNIZIK decide who gets admitted into Nursing?
Admission depends on your overall performance:
- You must first score 276 or higher in UTME.
- You must choose UNIZIK as your first-choice institution during JAMB registration.
- You must have five credit passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than two sittings.
- UNIZIK will invite you to a Post‑UTME screening; your score there contributes to your aggregate score.
Final admission is based on your aggregate and how you compare to others in the nursing pool.
What is the aggregate score needed for Nursing?
UNIZIK calculates aggregate by combining UTME and Post‑UTME scores, using a formula like:
Aggregate = (UTME ÷ 8) + (Post‑UTME ÷ 2)
Candidates who make the merit list usually have aggregate scores around 63–66% for Nursing.
Are there lower cut-offs under catchment or ELDS?
Yes. UNIZIK sometimes lowers aggregate requirements slightly for eligible catchment areas (South-East states) or Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) candidates.
But the UTME minimum of 276 still applies, and competition is still tough for Nursing, so your best chance remains scoring well above the minimum.
Is anything different this year compared to last year?
UNIZIK has maintained a cut-off of 275–276 for Nursing in recent years:
- 2022/2023: 276
- 2023/2024: 274
- 2024/2025: 275
- 2025/2026: 276
So, candidates should aim for at least 276 to stay competitive.
What should I do if I score below 276 in JAMB?
If your UTME score is lower than 276, consider these options:
- Aim to retake JAMB and reach or exceed 276 next year.
- Apply for related health courses like Medical Laboratory Science, Anatomy, or Physiology, which often have lower cut-offs.
- Explore private universities or schools with remedial or foundation programs that can lead to Nursing later.
Scoring below 276 makes admission into UNIZIK’s Nursing program very unlikely.