{"id":11980,"date":"2026-09-14T15:57:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T15:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=11980"},"modified":"2026-09-14T15:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T15:57:08","slug":"university-cut-off-marks-2026-2027-jamb-post-utme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/university-cut-off-marks-2026-2027-jamb-post-utme\/","title":{"rendered":"University Cut-off Marks 2026\/2027: JAMB Scores & Post-UTME"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re a Nigerian student preparing for the 2026\/2027 university admission cycle<\/strong>, understanding university cut-off marks<\/strong> is crucial to your success. Recently, major federal universities have released their admission criteria, and the figures reveal significant variations in requirements across different programmes. Whether you scored 150 in JAMB or you’re aiming for a post-UTME score above 70, knowing exactly where you stand can transform your application strategy.<\/p>\n\n

University of Ibadan: 9 Competitive Courses Requiring 70+ Post-UTME Score<\/h2>\n\n

The University of Ibadan has released its 2026\/2027 cut-off marks<\/strong>, and nine highly competitive programmes demand post-UTME scores of 70 or higher. Furthermore, these figures tell an important story about admission competitiveness at Nigeria’s premier institution.<\/p>\n\n

According to the University of Ibadan official portal<\/a>, the following courses require these minimum thresholds:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Medicine and Surgery<\/strong> \u2014 80.00 (most competitive)<\/li>\n
  2. Software Engineering<\/strong> \u2014 75.375<\/li>\n
  3. Nursing Science<\/strong> \u2014 74.5<\/li>\n
  4. Computer Science<\/strong> \u2014 74.125<\/li>\n
  5. Dentistry<\/strong> \u2014 72.875<\/li>\n
  6. Electrical and Electronics Engineering<\/strong> \u2014 71.25<\/li>\n
  7. Law<\/strong> \u2014 71.00<\/li>\n
  8. Pharmacy<\/strong> \u2014 70.375<\/li>\n
  9. Mechanical Engineering<\/strong> \u2014 70.00<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

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    Medicine and Surgery leads with an 80-point requirement, making it the single most demanding programme at UI. If you aspire to study any of these nine courses, you’ll need to prepare strategically for your post-UTME screening. Legit.ng’s full analysis<\/a> provides deeper insights into what these thresholds mean for your application chances.<\/p>\n\n

    FUOYE Opens Doors for 150 JAMB Score Holders<\/h2>\n\n

    In contrast, the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) demonstrates that university cut-off marks<\/strong> vary significantly across Nigerian institutions. FUOYE has confirmed that candidates who scored just 150 in JAMB can pursue admission into over 20 programmes spanning agriculture, science, engineering, and law.<\/p>\n\n

    Notable courses available to 150-score holders include:<\/p>\n\n