Knowing the cut off mark is the first and most important step for any student aspiring to join the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). Whether you are about to pick the Post UTME screening form or waiting for the university's admission list, you need full knowledge of the cut off mark to know your stands.
For the current academic session, ESUT has maintained a flexible system where the cut off mark varies depending on how competitive your chosen course is. While the general minimum for many programs is set at 160, competitive courses require more.
ESUT Official Cut off Mark 2025/2026 Academic Session
Faculty of Clinical Medicine:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Medicine and Surgery | 240 |
Faculty of Law:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Law | 240 |
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Nursing Science | 240 |
Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 160 |
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Pharmacy | 220 |
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Medical Laboratory Science | 200 |
Medical Radiography | 200 |
Anatomy | 180 |
Faculty of Engineering:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Civil Engineering | 180 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 180 |
Computer Engineering | 180 |
Chemical Engineering | 180 |
Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering | 160 |
Biomedical Engineering | 160 |
Metallurgical and Material Engineering | 160 |
Mechanical Engineering | 180 |
Faculty of Management Sciences:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Accountancy | 180 |
Business Administration | 180 |
Mass Communication | 180 |
Banking and Finance | 160 |
Cooperative Economics and Management | 160 |
Insurance and Risk Management | 160 |
Marketing | 160 |
Public Administration | 160 |
Faculty of Physical Sciences:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Computer and Information Science | 200 |
Geology and Mining | 160 |
Industrial Chemistry | 160 |
Industrial Mathematics | 160 |
Industrial Physics | 160 |
Statistics | 160 |
Faculty of Biological Sciences:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Biochemistry | 180 |
Microbiology | 180 |
Applied Biology | 160 |
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Political Science | 180 |
Economics | 160 |
English and Literary Studies | 160 |
Psychology | 160 |
Sociology | 160 |
Faculty of Agriculture & Natural Resources:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Agricultural Economics & Extension | 160 |
Agronomy and Ecological Management | 160 |
Animal Science and Fisheries Management | 160 |
Food Science and Technology | 160 |
Faculty of Environmental Sciences:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Architecture | 160 |
Building | 160 |
Estate Management | 160 |
Quantity Surveying | 160 |
Faculty of Education:
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
All courses in education faculty | 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happens if I score 159?
A. Unfortunately, you will not be eligible for the ESUT Post UTME screening. You may need to consider a change of institution to a polytechnic or college of education.
Q. Does ESUT accept second choice candidates?
A. No, ESUT strictly considers candidates who chose them as their first choice in JAMB.
Q. Does ESUT write a Post UTME exam?
A. No, ESUT currently conducts an online screening. There is no physical aptitude test; admission is based on your JAMB and O’level results.
Q. How much is the ESUT screening form?
A. The processing fee is 2,000 Naira, excluding bank charges.
Q. Can I use two sittings for ESUT admission?
A. Yes, ESUT accepts a maximum of two sittings (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) for most courses.
Q. Can awaiting result candidates apply?
A. Yes, but the results must be uploaded to the JAMB CAPS portal before the admission list is processed.
Q. Can I study Law with a score of 200?
A. No, the departmental cut off for Law is 240.
Q. Does meeting the cut off mark guarantee admission?
A. No, it only makes you eligible to apply. Admission depends on the total number of applicants and the available slots for that year.
