Edo State University, Iyamho (ESUI), has released the official cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 admission exercise. Candidates seeking admission into the university are advised to check the minimum JAMB score required for their preferred course before proceeding with the admission process.

The cut off marks serve as the minimum score candidates must attain in the 2026 UTME to be eligible for consideration into their chosen programmes. While meeting the cut off mark improves eligibility, admission is also subject to other requirements set by the university.

Edo State University Cut Off Marks for All Courses 2026/2027

S/N

Course

Cut Off Mark

1

Broadcasting

150

2

English

150

3

History and International Studies

150

4

Journalism and Media Studies

150

5

Mass Communication

160

6

Medical Laboratory Science

160

7

Nursing

170

8

Biochemistry

150

9

Anatomy

150

10

Physiology

150

11

Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)

210

12

Chemical Engineering

150

13

Civil Engineering

170

14

Computer Engineering

170

15

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

170

16

Mechanical Engineering

170

17

Mechatronics Engineering

150

18

Mining Engineering

150

19

Production Engineering

150

20

Law (LL.B)

185

21

Accounting

150

22

Banking and Finance

150

23

Business Administration

150

24

Economics

150

25

Entrepreneurship

150

26

Political Science

150

27

Public Administration

150

28

Peace and Conflict Studies

150

29

Sociology

150

30

Animal and Environmental Biology

150

31

Computer Science

170

32

Cyber Security

150

33

Industrial Chemistry

150

34

Microbiology

150

35

Plant Biology and Biotechnology

150

36

Physics with Electronics

150

37

Software Engineering

150

38

Science Laboratory Technology

150

39

Mathematics

150

Courses With the Highest Cut Off Marks

The most competitive programmes at Edo State University for the 2026/2027 admission exercise include:

Course

Cut Off Mark

Medicine and Surgery

210

Law

185

Nursing

170

Civil Engineering

170

Computer Engineering

170

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

170

Mechanical Engineering

170

Computer Science

170

Candidates applying for these programmes are encouraged to aim well above the minimum requirement to improve their admission chances.

Courses With a 150 Cut Off Mark

Several programmes have a minimum cut off mark of 150, including:

  • Broadcasting

  • English

  • History and International Studies

  • Journalism and Media Studies

  • Biochemistry

  • Anatomy

  • Physiology

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Mechatronics Engineering

  • Mining Engineering

  • Production Engineering

  • Accounting

  • Banking and Finance

  • Business Administration

  • Economics

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Political Science

  • Public Administration

  • Peace and Conflict Studies

  • Sociology

  • Animal and Environmental Biology

  • Cyber Security

  • Industrial Chemistry

  • Microbiology

  • Plant Biology and Biotechnology

  • Physics with Electronics

  • Software Engineering

  • Science Laboratory Technology

  • Mathematics

Meeting the cut off mark does not automatically guarantee admission. Candidates must also satisfy other admission requirements, including O'Level requirements, screening procedures and departmental criteria.

Edo State University Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, candidates are generally expected to:

  • Meet the required JAMB cut off mark for their chosen course.

  • Possess at least five relevant O'Level credit passes.

  • Choose Edo State University as their preferred institution where applicable.

  • Participate in any screening exercise announced by the university.

  • Upload the required credentials on JAMB CAPS and the university portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the general cut off mark for Edo State University?
A: The minimum cut off mark for most courses at Edo State University is 150.

Q: What is the cut off mark for Medicine and Surgery at Edo State University?
A: Medicine and Surgery has a cut off mark of 210.

Q: What is the cut off mark for Law at Edo State University?
A: The cut off mark for Law (LL.B) is 185.

Q: Can I gain admission with 150 in JAMB?
A: Yes. Many programmes at Edo State University accept candidates with a minimum score of 150.

Q: Does meeting the cut-off mark guarantee admission?
A: No. Admission depends on meeting all university requirements and completing the admission process successfully.

Q: Which course has the highest cut off mark at Edo State University
A: Medicine and Surgery has the highest cut off mark at 210.