KOMU Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 Academic Session

Every year, thousands of candidates apply for admission into various undergraduate programmes offered by KOMU. 

Meeting the minimum JAMB cut off mark is only the first stage, as candidates may still need to satisfy departmental requirements and perform well during the post UTME screening.

Here is everything prospective students need to know about the KOMU cut off mark for the 2025/2026 academic session

KOMU General Cut Off Mark for 2025/2026

The general KOMU cut off mark for the 2025/2026 academic session is 150. This means that any candidate who scored 150 or above in the 2025 UTME and selected KOMU as their preferred institution is eligible to participate in the Post UTME screening exercise for most programmes.

However, it is important to understand that certain professional programmes such as medicine and surgery, nursing science, law, and medical laboratory science require higher minimum JAMB scores and come with additional conditions regarding first choice institution selection.

KOMU Departmental Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 for All Courses

Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the minimum JAMB score required for each course and programme at Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University for the 2025/2026 academic session, as officially released by the institution.

Programmes Requiring a Minimum JAMB Score of 150

Most courses across the university fall under this category. Candidates who scored 150 and above in the 2025 UTME are eligible to apply.

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Faculty of Computing

Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Management Sciences (Administration and Management)

Faculty of Social Sciences

Programmes Requiring Higher Minimum JAMB Scores

Some professional and highly competitive programmes at KOMU have higher minimum JAMB score requirements.

These courses also come with the strict condition that candidates must have originally selected KOMU as their first choice institution during the 2025 UTME registration.

Candidates who changed their institution of first choice to KOMU after the UTME will not be considered for these programmes.

These are the most competitive programmes at KOMU, and candidates are advised to aim well above the minimum requirements to greatly improve their chances of admission.

For medicine and surgery in particular, the university has consistently emphasised the need for high O-level grades alongside a strong JAMB score.

Factors That Influence the KOMU Cut Off Mark

Understanding what drives the KOMU cut off mark each year can help you better contextualise your score and admission chances. The following factors typically influence how cut off marks are determined:

1. JAMB National Benchmark: JAMB sets a minimum floor score every year that no institution is allowed to fall below. KOMU's cut off mark is always set at or above this limit.

2. Number of Applicants per Programme: When a large number of candidates apply for a course, the effective admission mark tends to rise, even if the official minimum cut off remains at 150. Competition effectively raises the bar.

3. Available Admission Spaces: Each department has a defined admission capacity. When available spaces are limited relative to the number of qualified applicants, only those with higher scores will be offered admission.

4. Candidates' Average Performance: The general performance of all candidates who sat for a particular UTME year can influence the minimum score the university considers viable.

5. University Policies: KOMU may also apply internal admission policies that affect how scores are weighted, particularly when combining JAMB scores and O-level grades to compute an aggregate score.

How to Improve Your Chances of Admission into KOMU

Simply meeting the minimum cut off mark does not guarantee you a spot. Here are practical suggestions to strengthen your admission prospects:

1. Score as high as possible in JAMB. While 150 is the minimum, candidates with scores of 200 and above are in a much more competitive position.

2. Ensure your O-level results are strong. Credit passes in relevant subjects across WAEC or NECO greatly boost your aggregate score.

3. Upload your O-level results on JAMB CAPS promptly. Failure to do so will affect your eligibility.

4. Choose KOMU as your first choice from the start, especially if you are interested in medicine and surgery, nursing science, law, or medical laboratory science, as these programmes are strictly restricted to first choice candidates.

5. Verify your JAMB CAPS details. Your name, date of birth, state of origin, and JAMB registration number on CAPS must match exactly with your application portal information.

6. Apply early. Do not wait until the deadline to submit your post UTME application. Technical issues closer to the closing date can jeopardise your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the KOMU cut off mark the same for all courses?
A: No. While the general minimum UTME score is 150, some competitive programmes such as medicine and surgery, nursing science, law, and medical laboratory science require higher scores for admission consideration.

Q: Does meeting the KOMU cut off mark guarantee admission?
A: No. Meeting the minimum cut off mark only makes you eligible to participate in the admission process. Final admission depends on your UTME score, O-level results, subject combination, screening performance, and available admission spaces.

Q: What other requirements must I meet besides the cut off mark?
A: Applicants must possess at least five relevant O-level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where applicable, have the correct UTME subject combination, and satisfy the admission requirements for their chosen programme.

Q: Can candidates who did not choose KOMU as their first choice apply?
A: Yes. Candidates applying for programmes other than medicine, nursing, law, and medical laboratory science may apply after changing their institution to KOMU through JAMB.

Q: Does KOMU consider O-level results during admission?
A: Yes. O-Level results are an important part of the admission process. Candidates must possess the required subject combinations and the minimum number of credit passes for their chosen course.