UNIMAID Cutoff Mark 2025/2026

The University of Maiduguri's (UNIMAID) cutoff mark is clearly the academic bridge between you and the university. Candidates who crossed the cutoff mark will be given direct access to study their applied courses; those who failed to cross the cutoff will be shown the alternative routes for admission.

UNIMAID Official Cutoff Mark 2025/2026

The cutoff mark will be broken down by the faculties and departments within them.

College of Medical Sciences:

Faculty of Agriculture:

Faculty of Arts:

Faculty of Education:

Faculty of Engineering:

Faculty of Environmental Studies:

Faculty of Law:

Faculty of Life Sciences:

Faculty of Management Science:

Faculty of Pharmacy:

Faculty of Physical Science:

Faculty of Social Science:

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine:

Note: The section for others represents scores for catchment states.

The Role of Catchment in UNIMAID Admission

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) is a federal University, but as the admission process commences, the university is obligated to lower the cutoff mark to favour states within the geographical area where the university is situated.

UNIMAID has catchment states such as;

• Borno State

• Adamawa State

• Bauchi State

• Gombe State

• Taraba State

• Yobe State

Catchment states usually have about 35% of the admission quota for every academic session. As seen on the different departmental cutoffs, the catchment score is lower than the actual merit score.

What to do if you Miss the Departmental Cutoff Mark of UNIMAID

Missing the cutoff mark of your desired course of study does not mean you have been left out completely on the 2025/2026 admission. Here are some quick steps you can take;

Change of Course:

Candidates can opt for a change of course from the JAMB portal, moving to a less competitive course that you stand a better chance.

Pre degree program:

Students who failed to meet the cutoff mark of their desired course of study can follow the Pre degree program route. After the 1 year program, you are offered admission to your desired course of study.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. If I score exactly the cutoff mark, will I get admission?
A. Well, it depends on the course. In competitive courses, you need to be a little ahead to stand a chance.

Q. Are cutoff marks higher for non indigenes?
A. Yes, candidates who do not fall under the catchment state have to meet the merit cut

Q. Does UNIMAID accept second choice candidates?
A. No, UNIMAID typically only considers candidates who chose them as their first choice in JAMB.

Q. How does UNIMAID calculate the aggregate score?
A. UNIMAID uses a point system that combines your JAMB score and your O’level grades (WAEC/NECO).

Q. What are the "Catchment States" for UNIMAID?
A. The catchment states include Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe. Candidates from these states often have slightly lower cutoff requirements.

Q. Does UNIMAID accept two sittings for O’level?
A. Yes, UNIMAID accepts a maximum of two sittings for most courses, including Medicine and Law.