Getting your head around the cut off mark early is a total lifesaver. It saves you from wasting time and helps you avoid unnecessary last minute panic. Basically, it lets you know where you stand, helps you get ready for the Post UTME, and shows you what your next move should be.
If you’re eyeing a spot at the University of Calabar, we’ve put this together to explain the UNICAL cut off mark for the 2025/2026 session. UNICAL has finally announced the minimum JAMB score you need to get in this year, so here is the full breakdown of how it works.
UNICAL JAMB Cut Off Mark for 2025/2026
The management of the University of Calabar has set the general JAMB cut off mark at 150 for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This means that:
Candidates who scored 150 and above in JAMB are eligible to apply for the Post UTME screening.
And those who chose UNICAL as their first choice are eligible to apply.
UNICAL has the same minimum JAMB cut off mark for all programmes.
Category | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
All UNICAL courses | 150 |
Courses under this requirement include Medicine, Nursing, Law, Engineering, Pharmacy, Computer Science, Education, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Arts, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and many others.
You should check the full list of UNICAL courses and programmes to help you decide which course to go for.
UNICAL Departmental Cut Off Marks
While the JAMB cut off mark is 150, departmental cut off marks are usually higher and play a major role in final admission decisions. The departmental cut off marks are calculated using the average of your JAMB and Post UTME scores.
The official departmental cut off marks for 2025/2026 are not yet out. However, we have compiled a list based on previous years' cut off marks.
Course | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Medicine and Surgery | 292 |
Dentistry | 260.5 |
Nursing Science | 266 |
Medical Laboratory Science | 252 |
Law | 276 |
Pharmacy | 240 |
Accounting | 240 |
Computer Science | 212 |
Biochemistry | 232 |
Economics | 232.5 |
Political Science | 232 |
Sociology | 224 |
Mass Communication | 232 |
Theatre Arts | 228 |
Public Health | 236 |
Radiography | 256 |
These figures may be different for this new session, so you should try to aim higher than the minimum score.
How to Calculate Your Aggregate Score
Your aggregate score is the average of your JAMB and Post UTME scores. That is: (JAMBScore+PostUTMEScore)÷2
If you score 240 in JAMB and 260 in Post UTME:
(240 + 260) ÷ 2 = 250
Your aggregate of 250 is then compared to the departmental cut off mark. The higher the aggregate score, the better your chances for admission into competitive programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the JAMB cut off mark for UNICAL 2025/2026?
A: The general JAMB cut off mark for UNICAL is 150.
Q: Can I apply for UNICAL Post UTME with a score of 150?
A: Yes, candidates who scored 150 and above and chose UNICAL as their first choice are eligible.
Q: Is the UNICAL departmental cut off mark the same as the JAMB cut off mark?
A: No. Departmental cut off marks are usually higher and determine final admission.
Q: Does scoring above 150 guarantee admission into UNICAL?
A: No. Admission also depends on departmental requirements, Post UTME performance, and competition.
Q: How much are UNICAL school fees?
A: UNICAL school fees currently range from ₦44,350 to ₦63,850, depending on the course and level of study.
