The academic journey into Abia State University (ABSU) doesn't just begin with picking a course of study; it also involves knowing the actual cut off mark.
The 2025/2026 JAMB cut off mark for ABSU is 150, but it does not just end at scoring that. Most competitive departments in the university require a top score before considering offering students admission.
ABSU Official Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 Academic Session
Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Science:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Computer Engineering | 170 |
Electrical / Electronics Engineering | 170 |
Mechanical Engineering | 170 |
Information & Communication Technology | 170 |
Surveying & GeoInformatics | 170 |
Architecture | 170 |
Building Technology | 170 |
Civil Engineering | 170 |
Environmental Resources Management | 170 |
Estate Management | 170 |
Fine & Applied Arts | 170 |
Geography & Planning | 170 |
Urban & Regional Planning | 170 |
Faculty of Agriculture:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Agricultural Economics & Extension | 150 |
Animal Science & Fisheries | 150 |
Crop Production & Protection | 150 |
Food Science & Technology | 150 |
Soil Science | 150 |
Biology and Physical Science:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Animal & Environmental Biology | 180 |
Biochemistry | 180 |
Plant Science & Biotechnology | 180 |
Microbiology | 180 |
Industrial Chemistry | 180 |
Industrial Physics | 180 |
Computer Science | 180 |
Mathematics | 180 |
Statistics | 180 |
Faculty of Business Administration:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Accountancy | 170 |
Banking & Finance | 170 |
Business Administration | 160 |
Economics | 170 |
Management | 160 |
Marketing | 160 |
Faculty of Education:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Education / Geography | 150 |
Education / Business Studies | 150 |
Education / Accountancy | 150 |
Education / Agriculture Science | 150 |
Education/ Biology | 150 |
Education/ Chemistry | 150 |
Education / Economics | 150 |
Education / English | 150 |
Education / Fine Art | 150 |
Education / French | 150 |
Education / History | 150 |
Education / Igbo | 150 |
Education / Library Science | 150 |
Education / Mathematics | 150 |
Education / Political Science | 150 |
Education / Religion | 150 |
Education / Social Studies | 150 |
Education / Government | 150 |
Education Guidance and Counselling | 150 |
Educational Foundation | 150 |
Vocational Education | 150 |
Business Education | 150 |
Home Economics and Education | 150 |
Faculty of Law:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Law | 220 |
Medicine and Health Science:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Medical Biochemistry | 200 |
Medicine & Surgery | 250 |
Public Health | 180 |
Medical Laboratory Science | 200 |
Nursing Science | 210 |
Optometry | 200 |
Faculty of Pharmacy:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Pharmacy | 210 |
Faculty of Humanities:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
English Language & Literature | 160 |
History & International Relations | 150 |
Foreign Language & Translation Studies | 150 |
Religious Studies | 150 |
Philosophy | 150 |
Faculty of Social Science:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Information Science | 150 |
Public Administration | 150 |
Mass Communication | 150 |
Political Science | 150 |
Library & Information Science | 150 |
Sociology | 150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. If I score exactly 150, will I make the university's admission list?
A. Scoring 150 makes you eligible to apply, but admission depends on your total aggregate score (JAMB + Post UTME) and the competition in your department.
Q. Can I apply for ABSU Post UTME if I didn’t choose them as my first choice?
A. No, you must make ABSU your first choice in JAMB. If you didn't, you need to apply for a JAMB change of institution.
Q. What is the cut off mark for Nursing in ABSU?
A. Nursing is highly competitive. While the eligibility is lower, the departmental merit cut off usually falls between 210 and 230.
Q. Is Post UTME score more important than JAMB score?
A. Both are crucial. A high Post UTME score can save a candidate who had an average JAMB score.
Q. Does ABSU give preference to Abia State indigenes?
A. Yes, as a state university, a certain percentage of the admission quota is reserved for indigenes.
Q. When will the departmental merit list be out?
A. The list is usually released a few weeks after the Post UTME screening results are published.
Q. Can a non indigene get into Medicine in ABSU?
A. Yes, but they must hit the merit cut off, which is always the highest.
Q. Does ABSU accept second sittings for O'level?
A. Yes, ABSU accepts a maximum of two sittings
