Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has officially released the cut off marks for the 2025/2026 admission exercise. Candidates seeking admission into the university must meet both the general JAMB requirement and the departmental benchmark for their chosen course.
For the 2025/2026 academic session, the general minimum JAMB cut off mark for PAAU is 140. However, some competitive programmes require much higher scores due to the number of applicants and the number of available admission spaces.
The university has also confirmed that admission consideration will depend on the aggregate score calculated from UTME performance and O’Level results.
PAAU General Admission Requirements 2025/2026
To qualify for admission into Prince Abubakar Audu University, candidates must:
Choose PAAU as their first choice institution in JAMB
Score at least 140 in UTME
Possess a minimum of five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
Obtain the required subject combination for the chosen course
Participate in the Post UTME screening exercise
The university uses a screening method based on:
70 percent UTME score
30 percent O’Level result performance
PAAU Departmental Cut Off Marks 2025/2026
Highly Competitive Courses
Course | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Law | 66.5 |
Medicine and Surgery | 65.5 |
Nursing Science | 62.0 |
Mass Communication | 58.5 |
Science and Technology Courses
Course | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Computer Science | 56.4 |
Microbiology | 55.5 |
Data Science | 55.0 |
Cybersecurity | 55.0 |
Software Engineering | 55.0 |
Social Science Courses
Course | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Political Science | 54.5 |
Sociology | 50.5 |
Courses with Lower Entry Benchmarks
The following programmes currently have the lowest cut off mark of 31.2:
Arabic Language and Literature
Philosophy
Islamic Studies
Mathematics
Physics
Forestry
Important Notice to Candidates
According to the university management, no candidate will be considered for admission into any programme without meeting the approved departmental cut off mark.
Those applying for competitive programmes such as Law, Medicine, Nursing, Computer Science, and Mass Communication should ensure their aggregate score meets or exceeds the required benchmark.
Candidates who fall below the departmental requirement may consider changing to less competitive courses where their scores fit better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the general JAMB cut off mark for PAAU for 2025/2026?
A: The general minimum JAMB cut off mark for Prince Abubakar Audu University is 140. Candidates who scored 140 and above can apply for admission consideration.
Q: Does PAAU have departmental cut off marks?
A: Yes. Apart from the general JAMB requirement, each department has its own admission benchmark based on competition and available spaces.
Q: What is the cut off mark for Law in PAAU?
A: The departmental cut off mark for Law is 66.5.
Q: What is the cut off mark for Medicine and Surgery in PAAU?
A: Medicine and Surgery has a cut off mark of 65.5 for the 2025/2026 session.
Q: What is the cut off mark for Nursing Science in PAAU?
A: Nursing Science requires a minimum aggregate score of 62.0.
Q: What is the minimum cut off mark for Computer Science?
A: Computer Science has a departmental cut off mark of 56.4.
Q: How does PAAU calculate admission scores?
A: PAAU uses a combination of UTME score and O’Level performance. UTME contributes 70 percent while O’Level contributes 30 percent.
Q: Can I gain admission into PAAU with 140?
A: Yes. Candidates with 140 can apply for courses with lower cut off marks, provided they meet other admission requirements.
Q: Can I change my course if I do not meet the cut off mark?
A: Yes. Candidates who do not meet the required benchmark for their preferred course can apply for a change of course to programmes with lower requirements.
Q: Does PAAU accept second choice candidates?
A: Candidates are usually required to choose PAAU as their first choice institution before admission can be considered.
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