UNN Cut Off Marks 2025/2026 Academic Session

If you are planning to apply for admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) for the 2025/2026 academic session, one of the most important things to know is the official cut off mark for your chosen course.

Understanding the UNN cut off marks will help you determine whether you are eligible for admission and improve your chances of gaining admission.

Below, you will find the UNN cut off marks for all courses for the 2025/2026 academic session, including the general JAMB cut off mark and departmental cut off marks.

UNN's General Cut Off Mark for 2025/2026 Session

The general JAMB cut off mark for UNN for the 2025/2026 academic session is 160.

This means that candidates who scored 160 and above in JAMB are eligible to apply for the UNN Post UTME screening exercise.

However, scoring 160 only qualifies you for the screening process. Admission into most departments requires a much higher score due to competition.

Departmental Cut Off Marks 2025/2026 Session

The following are the departmental cut off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Ways to Improve Your Chances of UNN 2025/2026 Admission

Your chances don’t depend on luck. So, take these practical steps to boost your chances of securing admission to UNN.

1. Verify your JAMB subject combination and O-level requirements

This is one of the biggest reasons students lose admission without even knowing why. Make sure you have your:

1. UTME subjects

2. O-Level subjects

3. Course requirements

And they match the official JAMB brochure and UNN requirements. If your subject combination is wrong, UNN will not choose you even when you have a perfect core.

2. Your Post UTME Performance Matters

Post UTME still contributes significantly to your aggregate score. To improve your performance:

1. Practise CBT questions (don’t cram them, just take note of recurring topics)

2. Avoid making mistakes when filling out the form

3. Upload clear documents

4. Prepare your documents early

Many students lose admission because of simple issues like the following:

1. Wrong name order

2. Wrong date of birth

3. Missing O-Level upload

4. Incorrect JAMB combinations

5. Double profiles on JAMB

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does UNN have a single cut off mark for all courses?
A: No. The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, uses both a general cut off mark and departmental cut off marks, which differ based on course competitiveness.

Q: What are the most competitive courses at UNN based on cut off marks?
A: Courses and programmes like Medicine and Surgery, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Engineering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, usually have very high departmental cut off marks due to competition.

Q: How is the UNN cut off mark determined?
A: The cut off mark at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is determined by JAMB scores, Post UTME performance, and the number of applicants for each course.

Q: Does UNN release departmental cut off marks every year?
A: Yes, departmental cut off marks for the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, are released after the admission process is evaluated for each academic session.

Q: Can I change my course if I don’t meet the UNN cut off mark?
A: Yes, candidates who do not meet the departmental cut off mark at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, may consider switching to less competitive courses or applying for a change of institution through JAMB.