UNIJOS Cut Off Mark for Undergraduate Admission [2025/2026]
The management of the University of Jos, Plateau has approved and released the cut-off mark for the 2025/2026 admission year. All prospective UNIJOS students who have been waiting for the release of the official University of Jos cut-off mark for admission can now check and confirm that they have the required mark.
As you may know already, the UNIJOS cut-off mark is the minimum score you are expected to achieve in the JAMB Examinations to be eligible for admission. All prospective students are to have a set score or higher to be eligible for admission to study at UNIJOS.
All candidates looking to study any of the courses offered by the University of Jos are expected to meet this score before they proceed to purchase the UNIJOS post-UTME Form 2025/2026. The University of Jos cut-off mark is not the only criteria you need to meet. Below in this post, you will find the details of the cut-off marks and other requirements you are expected to meet to be eligible for admission to study at UNIJOS.
What is The UNIJOS Cut-Off Mark For 2025/2026 Admission
If you are looking to study any of the undergraduate courses offered by UNIJOS, you need to achieve a score of at least 180 or more. This score must be contained in the 2025 JAMB examinations.
Note that this score is just a general benchmark and some departments at the University of Jos may require a higher cut-off mark than what is mentioned here. The departments that require a higher admission cut-off mark include Medicine and Surgery, Law, Pharmacy, Engineering, etc. If you are interested in applying for a professional course such as the ones mentioned here, you should aim for over 200. You will find a table detailing the exact UNIJOS cut-off marks for all departments below in this post.
Remember we mentioned that the cut-off mark is just one of the requirements you need to meet? Yes, you need to have the required O’level credits and also meet the age requirement for admission among others, continue reading for full details.
UNIJOS Cut-Off Mark For All Courses 2025/2026
This table contains all the courses offered by the University of Jos and the cut-off marks.
| Faculty | Programme | Cut-off Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Agriculture | Agricultural Science | 180 |
| Faculty of Arts | Mass Communication | 220 |
| Theatre and Film Arts | 200 | |
| All other Programmes | 180 | |
| Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences | Biochemistry | 200 |
| Faculty of Clinical Sciences | Medicine and Surgery | 240 |
| Faculty of Dental Sciences | Dentistry | 230 |
| Faculty of Education | All Programmes | 180 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Civil Engineering | 200 |
| Electrical Electronics Engineering | 200 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 200 | |
| Mining Engineering | 180 | |
| Faculty of Environmental Sciences | Architecture | 200 |
| All other Programmes | 180 | |
| Faculty of Health Science and Technology | Nursing Sciences | 220 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 220 | |
| Faculty of Law | Law | 230 |
| Faculty of Management Sciences | Accounting | 220 |
| Business Administration | 200 | |
| All other Programmes | 180 | |
| Faculty of Natural Sciences | Computer Science | 220 |
| Microbiology | 220 | |
| Science Laboratory Technology | 220 | |
| All other Programmes | 200 | |
| Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacy | 230 |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | Psychology | 200 |
| Economics | 200 | |
| Criminology | 200 | |
| All other Programmes | 180 | |
| Faculty of Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Medicine | 220 |
Now that you have learned the cut-off mark required for admission to study at the University of Jos, check below for the rest of the requirements you need to meet to make yourself fully eligible for admission.
UNIJOS Admission Requirements for UTME and Direct Entry Candidates at UNIJOS
These are the requirements you are expected to meet depending on your mode of entry.
UTME Candidates
- Applicants are required to score a minimum of 180 in the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to qualify for consideration.
- The University of Jos (UNIJOS) must be listed as the first or primary choice during the JAMB registration process.
- Participation in the post-UTME screening exercise organized by UNIJOS is compulsory for all applicants.
- Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of application.
Direct Entry Candidates
- Candidates must have at least two passes in subjects relevant to their chosen field of study at the Advanced Level.
- Applicants must possess a Merit Pass or higher in a National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate of Education (NCE) in a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Candidates with a First Class or Second Class Upper degree in related fields may also apply through Direct Entry.
- Interested candidates are required to obtain the UNIJOS Direct Entry form through both the JAMB portal and the university’s official website.
If you have confirmed that you meet all the requirements mentioned in this post, you are eligible to apply for admission. When the UNIJOS Post-UTME Form 2025/2026 is available, you can apply for it. Make sure you apply on time.
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