UNIJOS Cut Off Mark (2026): Scores and Screening Requirements

The UNIJOS cut off mark for the 2026/2027 screening exercise starts at 180 in UTME. Some programmes have higher differential scores, so reaching 180 should not be treated as permission to apply for every course. Your first-choice record, O Level subjects and completed screening also matter.

There is an important date-label issue in the published material: the 2026/2027 screening notice links to a differential score table that still carries a 2025/2026 heading. The general 180 threshold is stated for the current exercise, while the departmental figures need that qualification. This guide keeps the distinction visible so you can make a decision without mistaking a reference table for an unqualified current promise.

General UNIJOS Cut Off Mark

The University of Jos invited first-choice UTME and Direct Entry applicants to register from 13 July to 12 September 2026. The advertised window has ended. Candidates who already applied should now concentrate on their submitted records and admission updates, unless the university announces another application opportunity.

A general minimum establishes who can enter the process at its broadest level. A programme-specific requirement can narrow that eligibility. Final selection can then depend on the complete application and the number of available places. These stages should not be compressed into one “guaranteed admission” number.

UNIJOS Cut Off Mark for All Courses

The table expands the university's undergraduate course directory using the faculty-wide rules and specific exceptions in its attached differential schedule. It also includes the additional programmes named in that schedule. This makes it possible to find an individual course rather than relying on a row labelled “all other programmes”.

The schedule attached to the 2026/2027 notice still carries a 2025/2026 heading. Every departmental figure below retains that qualification: confirm its current applicability before paying or changing course. The UNIJOS cut off mark for general screening is currently 180, but the linked departmental schedule should not be represented as an unqualified new-session release.

The 180 entries for courses covered by an “all programmes” or “all other programmes” faculty rule come from that rule. The asterisk identifies Human Anatomy, which appears in the course directory but has no separate entry in the attached differential schedule; its row therefore shows the institutional minimum with a confirmation instruction. It should not be described as a confirmed departmental benchmark.

Dentistry is expressly marked as having no admission in the reference schedule. Do not substitute 180 for that status. The UNIJOS cut off mark table must be read with its session warning, programme names and any later university correction.

How to Interpret a Score Near the Minimum

For someone with 180, the UNIJOS cut off mark establishes the general starting point. It does not settle eligibility for a course shown with a higher differential figure. Identify your course first, then check its current score and subjects before making an application decision.

Suppose two candidates score 200. One intends to study an agricultural programme, while the other wants Medicine. Their identical UTME totals do not produce identical eligibility. The second candidate must examine the programme-specific requirement rather than rely on the university-wide minimum.

A high score also does not fix a missing compulsory credit. Write down your UTME total, the four subjects taken and your relevant O Level grades on one page. This makes it easier to identify whether the real issue is the score, the subject combination or an incomplete record.

O Level and JAMB Records to Check

The screening notice requires candidates to upload their O Level results to JAMB CAPS. Check the actual uploaded entries, including the examination board, examination year, subjects and grades. Do not assume that a result attached to the university application has automatically reached JAMB.

Review the exact credit requirements for your intended programme. English Language, Mathematics and the relevant science, arts or social science subjects should be checked against the course rules. If two results are being combined, establish that the programme accepts that combination before relying on it.

Our JAMB brochure guide can help you read the subject requirements. A course change should address the actual mismatch. Moving to another programme with the same missing compulsory subject will leave the underlying problem unresolved.

UNIJOS Cut Off Mark and Screening Registration

Applicants entered the university's application portal, selected the relevant UTME or Direct Entry form and supplied their JAMB registration number. Account activation used an email address, after which candidates could sign in, make the required payment and complete their information.

The process also required keeping the payment documents and screening summary. A Remita receipt and a university application acknowledgement serve related but different purposes. Save both where available, because one helps trace a transaction while the other helps confirm what you submitted.

When reviewing a completed application, check the session, programme, contact information and results. A successful payment does not prove that the final submission was completed. If your dashboard remains unfinished, use its instructions and the university's support route to clarify the status.

The UNIJOS cut off mark is therefore only one part of an application audit. The most useful record is a complete, consistent set of documents that can be matched to the same candidate throughout the admission process.

UNIJOS Cut Off Mark and Screening Costs

The current notice's payment procedure should not be turned into an invented flat total. Read the amount and description on the generated university invoice before paying. An amount quoted by a café may include typing, data or printing, which should be separated from institutional charges.

If a transaction is debited without a successful portal response, retain the reference and request reconciliation. Paying again immediately can create two transactions without solving the application problem. Document what happened so a support officer can trace the correct payment.

Course Changes and Direct Entry Applications

Applicants considering a change should first confirm that the new course is available and that they meet its subject requirements. Check both the university record and JAMB record after any authorised change. A typed preference in one place does not necessarily update every other admission record.

The JAMB change-of-course and institution guide explains that process. Make a change because the alternative suits your qualifications and study plans, rather than because an unofficial group predicts that a particular department will be easy to enter.

Direct Entry candidates should follow the university's rules for their qualification and intended programme. A UTME score table is not a substitute for evaluating an ND, NCE, A Level or other relevant qualification. Keep your JAMB Direct Entry details and qualification records ready for verification.

Following Admission After Screening

Candidates who meet the UNIJOS cut off mark and complete screening still need to monitor the actual admission decision. Check your own university dashboard and CAPS, rather than relying on a screenshot forwarded by another applicant.

The university's instructions say that an offer should be accepted on CAPS within four weeks of release before it reflects on the university portal. Read the deadline on your own offer and act promptly. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains the admission-status area and the difference between a developing recommendation and an accepted offer.

Keep screenshots or downloaded acknowledgements privately. Avoid sharing a full candidate profile publicly just to ask whether a status is normal. A clear description of the status message is usually enough for an initial enquiry.

FAQs

What is the UNIJOS Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027?

The general screening minimum is 180. Some programmes have higher differential requirements. The linked departmental reference table retains a previous-session heading, so confirm the current course-specific figure before relying on it.

Can I Study Nursing with 180?

The attached departmental reference lists Nursing at 220, rather than the general 180 minimum. Because of the table's heading issue, seek confirmation of the current departmental requirement instead of assuming that 180 qualifies for Nursing.

What Score is Listed for Medicine and Law?

The reference table shows 250 for Medicine and 240 for Law. These figures should be read with the stated session-label qualification, and neither figure should be presented as a guarantee of admission.

Is Dentistry Accepting Applicants?

The attached reference table indicates no admission for Dentistry. Confirm programme availability directly before making a course change or paying for screening with Dentistry as your intended programme.

When Did Screening Registration Close?

The advertised closing date was 12 September 2026. As of 16 October, candidates need a later explicit notice to establish any reopening. A portal that remains accessible does not automatically extend registration.

Must My O Level Result be on CAPS?

Yes. The notice requires the upload. Inspect the subjects and grades in your own record, particularly if you used awaiting results or combined two sittings, rather than relying only on a centre's payment receipt.

Does Meeting the Minimum Mean I Have Been Admitted?

No. It establishes eligibility at the relevant stage. You still need suitable qualifications, completed screening and an actual offer. Follow the instructions attached to that offer, including the stated CAPS acceptance deadline.

Conclusion

Start with the UNIJOS cut off mark of 180, then establish the requirement for your exact programme. Keep the departmental table's date qualification in view, correct your admission records and monitor your own screening and CAPS status until a decision is complete.