UNICAL Admission Requirements for UTME And Direct Entry Candidates

Dear prospective students of the University of Calabar, this post is especially for you. This post contains information on UNICAL Admission Requirements For UTME And Direct Entry Candidates. All prospective students are expected to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria to qualify for admission. As you know, applying for admission when you are not qualified for admission yields zero positive results.

The requirements you need to meet for admission depend on the mode of entry that you choose. For instance, candidates who apply for admission using the UTME mode (JAMB Candidates) must ensure they meet the JAMB cut-off marks and others to be eligible for admission. Direct Entry candidates on the other hand are expected to have a previous qualification from an approved institution among others.

Your ability to meet the set admission requirements for UNICAL is what determines whether or not you will study at the institution, read further to know the requirements for UNICAL Direct Entry and UTME applicants.

UNICAL Cut-Off Mark for Admission

One cannot discuss the requirements for admission without mentioning the cut-off mark. The cut-off mark for admission is the first and foremost admission requirement you need to meet. This is the minimum score you are to achieve in a recent JAMB Examination to be eligible to purchase the admission form.

The cut-off mark for admission into the University of Calabar is 140 and above. It is recommended that you aim higher than this score as this cut-off mark is just a benchmark for different departments to set their cut-off mark. You can check the UNICAL Cut-Off Marks for all courses 2025/2026 to know the exact score you need to be eligible.

UNICAL Admission Requirements For UTME And Direct Entry Candidates

As we discussed earlier, the requirements for admission vary depending on the mode of admission you choose. Below are the requirements you need to meet to be eligible for admission to study any of the courses offered by UNICAL.

For UTME Candidates

1. You need a minimum score of 140 in the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam to be considered for most courses. Some programs may require higher scores, so check the specific requirements for your course.
2. Make sure UNICAL is selected as your first choice during JAMB registration. This gives you a better chance of being considered.
3. After writing your JAMB, you must participate in the UNICAL Post-UTME screening and score well to qualify for admission.
4. You need at least five credits in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in your WAEC, NECO, or equivalent. The results should not be older than two sittings.
5. You must be at least 16 years old at the time of admission.

For Direct Entry Candidates

1. A’ Level Results: If you are applying with advanced-level qualifications, you need two passes in subjects related to your course of study.
2. Candidates with a National Diploma (ND), National Certificate of Education (NCE), or equivalent must have at least a Merit Pass in relevant programs from a recognized institution.
3. If you already have a First Degree with a First Class or Second Class Upper Division, you may also be considered for admission into certain programs.
4. Purchase the Direct Entry form through JAMB and also complete the application on the UNICAL portal.

If you meet all these requirements, you are set to purchase the UNICAL Post-UTME Admission Form 2025/2026 or the UNICAL Direct Entry Admission Form 2024/2025 and apply for admission.

UNICAL Cut-Off Mark For All Departments 2025/2026

Earlier in this post, we stated that the cut-off mark for admission is just a benchmark and some departments require higher scores. This table covers all the courses offered by UNICAL and the required cut-off marks for admission.

S/N	Courses	Cut-Off Mark
1	Accounting	150
2	Adult Education	140
3	Agricultural Science and Education	140
4	Animal Science	140
5	Applied Chemistry	150
6	Applied Geophysics	150
7	Architecture	160
8	Banking and Finance	150
9	Biochemistry	150
10	Botany	140
11	Business Education	140
12	Business Management/Management Science	140
13	Christian Religious Studies	140
14	Computer Science	140
15	Dentistry and Dental Surgery	190
16	Doctor of Pharmacy	200
17	Education and English Language	140
18	Education and French	140
19	Education and Political Science	140
20	Education and Social Science	140
21	Educational Administration and Planning	140
22	Educational Foundations	140
23	Educational Psychology	140
24	Educational / Psychology Guidance and Counselling	140
25	Electronics and Computer Technology	140
26	Elementary Education	140
27	English and Literary Studies	140
28	Environmental Education	140
29	Environmental Protection and Resources Management	140
30	Estate Management	140
31	Fisheries and Aquaculture	140
32	French	140
33	Genetics and Biotechnology	160
34	Geology	140
35	History and International Studies	150
36	Human Anatomy	160
37	Human Nutrition and Dietetics	160
38	Human Physiology	160
39	Law	200 and above
40	Library and Information Science	140
41	Linguistics	140
42	Marketing	140
43	Mass Communication	160
44	Mathematics/Statistics	140
45	Medicine and Surgery	220 and above
46	Microbiology	150
47	Nursing/Nursing Science	200 and above
48	Peace and Conflict Studies	150
49	Pharmacology	180
50	Pharmacy	200
51	Political Science	150
52	Public Administration	150
53	Public Health Technology	160
54	Pure Chemistry	150
55	Social Work	140
56	Sociology	140
57	Soil Science	140
58	Special Education	140
59	Teacher Education Science	140
60	Theatre Arts	140
61	Tourism Studies	140
62	Zoology	140

Ensure that you meet the exact score for your preferred course before you apply for admission.

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