At the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), every program has its cut-off mark.
This is the minimum JAMB score candidates must have to have any chance of admission into a specific course.
The program cut-off is separate from the general cut-off that simply qualifies you for Post‑UTME screening.
What is UNN’s general cut-off mark?
UNN sets a general minimum JAMB score of 180 to allow students to register for the Post‑UTME exam.
Scoring below that means you cannot proceed with the admission process.
What are the department-specific cut-off marks?
Below are the departmental cut-off marks for major programs at UNN for the 2025/2026 academic year, as gathered from current admission guides:
- Medicine and Surgery: 314
- Nursing Science: 290
- Pharmacy: 293–303 (sources vary)
- Medical Radiography: 263–282.5
- Medical Laboratory Science: 256
- Medical Rehabilitation: 235–258
Other notable cut-off marks include:
- Law: 297
- Mass Communication: 265–268
- Accountancy: 246–257
- Civil Engineering: 256
- Mechanical Engineering: 260
Many arts and low-demand programs carry cut-off marks around 180–200, depending on department popularity.
How does UNN decide these marks?
UNN does not officially publish departmental cut-off marks.
The numbers available come from admission guides, researchers, and secondary sites, not directly from the university portal.
UNN itself warns against unofficial figures circulated on social media and insists only its official website can confirm admission details.
What should you do with these numbers?
Use them as guidelines, not final authority.
Follow updates from UNN’s official website or student portal for precise information.
Keep in mind that high-demand courses like Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Law will always require much higher scores than the general admission threshold.
Why are departmental marks so much higher than JAMB 180?
A general cut-off like 180 simply allows you to sit for the Post‑UTME.
But once UNN gathers results from both JAMB and the Post‑UTME, it ranks applicants in each program.
Each department chooses students based on their aggregate scores (combining JAMB and Post‑UTME), setting much higher departmental cut-offs to meet available admission slots and competition levels