Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has released the official cut off mark for the 2026/2027 admission exercise. Candidates who scored 170 and above in UTME and selected AKSU as their first choice are eligible to take part in the Post UTME screening.

AKSU Cut Off Mark 2026/2027

The AKSU cut off mark is the minimum UTME score required for admission consideration. However, admission is not based on UTME alone, as Post UTME performance and O’Level results also play an important role.

AKSU uses three main admission categories:

  • Merit cut off mark

  • Catchment cut off mark

  • Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) cut off mark

General AKSU Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027

The general approved JAMB cut off mark for all candidates is:

  • 170 and above

This applies to most courses and makes candidates eligible for Post UTME screening.

AKSU Faculty Cut Off Mark Breakdown

Some faculties have higher competitive cut off marks depending on demand and available spaces.

Faculty of Medical Sciences

  • Medicine – 250 and above

Faculty of Law

  • Law – 240 and above

Faculty of Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Engineering

  • Other related engineering courses

Cut off mark: 220 and above

Faculty of Science

  • Industrial Chemistry

  • Industrial Physics

  • Computer Science

  • Geology

  • Microbiology

  • Biochemistry

  • Anatomy

  • Other related science courses

Cut off mark: 190 and above

AKSU Departmental Cut Off Mark for Other Courses

For most other courses not listed above, the general departmental cut off mark is:

  • 170 and above

You can check out the full list of AKSU Courses to confirm.

Important Admission Notice

It is important to understand that meeting the cut off mark does not automatically guarantee admission. Final selection depends on several factors such as:

  • UTME score

  • Post UTME performance

  • O’Level results

  • Course competitiveness

  • Available admission quota

Admission into Akwa Ibom State University is highly competitive, and candidates with higher scores generally have better chances of being admitted.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the AKSU general cut off mark for 2026/2027?
A: The approved general cut off mark is 170 and above for most courses.

Q: What is the cut off mark for Medicine at AKSU?
A: The cut off mark for Medicine is 250 and above.

Q: What is the cut off mark for Law at AKSU?
A: The cut off mark for Law is 240 and above.

Q: What is the cut off mark for Engineering courses at AKSU?
A: Engineering courses have a cut off mark of 220 and above.

Q: What is the cut off mark for Science courses at AKSU?
A: Science courses such as Computer Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and others require 190 and above.

Q: Does meeting the cut off mark guarantee admission?
A: No, admission depends on UTME score, Post UTME result, O’Level grades, and available space in the chosen course.