UNICAL Cut Off Mark for All Courses 2026/2027 Academic Session

The latest approved UNICAL Cut Off Mark for all the aspiring JAMB candidates is finally out for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Gaining admission into the University of Calabar (UNICAL) is the dream of many Nigerian students. As one of the most respected federal universities in Nigeria, UNICAL attracts thousands of applicants every year.

However, one of the most important requirements every aspirant must understand is the UNICAL Cut Off Mark. If you are preparing for JAMB or have already written the exam, knowing the UNICAL Cut Off Mark for all courses will help you make informed decisions about your admission chances into the course you are currently aspiring to study.

In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about UNICAL Cut Off Mark, departmental requirements, and practical tips to secure admission.

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What is UNICAL Cut Off Mark?

What can you say about UNICAL Cut Off Mark, I guess you have already some brief understanding about it.

The UNICAL Cut Off Mark is the minimum score required in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates to qualify for admission screening.
This score is used by the university as the first stage of filtering applicants.
It is important to note that meeting the cut-off mark only makes you eligible for Post-UTME. It does not automatically guarantee admission

UNICAL JAMB Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027 Academic Session

The official JAMB Cut Off Mark set for the University of Calabar (UNICAL) is 150 for the 2025/2026 academic session.

This means candidates who score 150 and above you are eligible to apply for the the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Post UTME screening exercise. However, you should not rely on this minimum score if you want to secure admission into competitive courses.

UNICAL Departmental Cut Off Marks for All Courses

Below is a breakdown of estimated departmental UNICAL Cut Off Mark is based on previous admission trends and I have compiled everything on the table below.

S/N	COURSES	CUT OFF MARK
1.	Accounting	160
2.	Adult Education	150
3.	Agric-Economics and Extension	150
4.	Agricultural Science	150
5.	Agricultural Engineering	160
6.	Agricultural Science and Education	150
7.	Animal Science	150
8.	Applied Chemistry	150
9.	Applied Geophysics	150
10.	Architecture	180
11.	Banking and Finance	160
12.	Biochemistry	150
13.	Botany	150
14.	Business Education	150
15.	Business Management and Management Science	150
16.	Chemistry	150
17.	Computer Science	180
18.	Christian Religious Studies	140
19.	Dentistry and Dental Surgery	230
20.	Doctor of Pharmacy	230
21.	Economics	170
22.	Education and Biology	150
23.	Education and Chemistry	150
24.	Education and Economics	150
25.	Education and English Language	150
26.	Education and French	150
27.	Education and Geography	150
28.	Education and History	150
29.	Education and Mathematics	150
30.	Education and Physics	150
31.	Education and Political Science	150
32.	Education and Religious Studies	150
33.	Education and Social Science	150
34.	Education and Social Studies	150
35.	Education and Arts	150
36.	Education and Technology	150
37.	Education and Phycology Guidance and Counseling	150
38.	Education and Administration Management	150
39.	Education Foundation	150
40.	Education Phycology	150
41.	Education Computer Technology	150
42.	Elementary Education	150
43.	English and Literary Studies	150
44.	Environmental Education	150
45.	Environmental Protection and Resources Management	160
46.	Estate Management	160
47.	Fisheries and Aquaculture	150
48.	Food Science and Technology	150
49.	Forestry and Wildlife Management Science	150
50.	French	150
51.	Genetics and Biotechnology	150
52.	Geography and Environmental Science	150
53.	Geology	150
54.	Guidance and Counseling	150
55.	History and International Studies	150
56.	Home Economics and Education	150
57.	Human Anatomy	170
58.	Human Kinetics and Health Education	150
59.	Human Nutrition and Dietetics	170
60.	Human Physiology	170
61.	Law	240
62.	Library and Information Science	150
63.	Linguistics	190
64.	Linguistics and Communication Studies	170
65.	Medical Rehabilitation	220
66.	Medical Science Laboratory	220
67.	Medicine and Surgery	240
68.	Microbiology	180
69.	Music	150
70.	Pharmacy	220
71.	Pharmacology	200
72.	Philosophy	150
73.	Physical and Health Education	150
74.	Physics	150
75.	Policy and Administration Studies	150
76.	Political Science	150
77.	Public Administration	150
78.	Public Health Technology	150
79.	Pure Chemistry	150
80.	Radiography	220
81.	Religious Studies	150
82.	Science Laboratory Technology	170
83.	Social Work	150
84.	Sociology	150
85.	Soil Science	150
86.	Special Education	150
87.	Statistics	150
88.	Surveying and Geo-Informatics	160
89.	Teacher Education Science	150
90.	Technology and Vocational Education	150
91.	Theater Arts	160
92.	Tourism Studies	150
92.	Urban and Regional Planning	150
93.	Zoology	150
94.	Nursing	230

NOTE:- Scoring 150 only qualifies you to apply for UTME, it does not mean you will be admitted. Courses like Medicine, Law, and Nursing require much higher scores because of intense competition.

How UNICAL Calculates Its Admission Aggregate Score

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) uses an aggregate system to determine its admission for all the undergraduate candidates that are seeking for admission.

The formula is typically:

Aggregate Score;

Divide your JAMB score by 8 and add it to your Post UTME score.
Then divide the total aggregate score by 2.

For Example;

(JAMB Score ÷ 8) + (Post UTME Score ÷ 2)

This means both your JAMB and Post UTME performance are equally important.

Admission Requirements into UNICAL

To be eligible for admission into the University of Calabar (UNICAL), you must:

Score at least 150 in JAMB.
Choose UNICAL as your first choice.
Have at least 5 O’Level credits (including English and Mathematics).
Participate in Post-UTME screening.
You must choose the University of Calabar as your first choice of institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cut-off mark for all Courses in UNICAL?

The management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has officially set 150 and above as the general JAMB Cut Off Mark for all the aspiring candidates. Also, some competitive courses such as Law, Medicine (MBBS), Pharmacy etc require 200 and above as it is the minimum UNICAL Cut Off Mark.

What Course can I Study with 180 in UNICAL?

There are now several undergraduate courses you can study in the University of Calabar (UNICAL) with 180 as your JAMB score. Below is the UNICAL Cut Off Mark that you can study with 180 and these include; Radiography, Engineering courses, Public Health, Architecture, Environmental Health, Microbiology etc.

What is the Cut Off Mark for Nursing in UNICAL 2026?

As i have explain that the general approved UNICAL Cut Off Mark is set to be 150 and above. Nursing Science at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) is 230 for all the JAMB candidates that want to study at this prestigious institution.

Can UNICAL Accept 150?

YES!!!

You can now gain admission into the University of Calabar (UNICAL) with 150 as your UTME JAMB score. The minimum approved UNICAL Cut Off Mark is still 150 for this year`s academic session except for some courses that are 200 and above.

Conclusion

I hope you were able to find the information you are looking for about UNICAL Cut Off Mark and have a good understanding about how the admissions process work.

If you are serious about gaining admission into the University of Calabar (UNICAL), you need to go beyond the minimum requirements.

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Focus on scoring high in JAMB, perform well in Post UTME, and choose your course strategically. Admission is competitive, but with the right preparation, your chances can improve significantly.

If you have any further research to do, visit MyUnical and you can make use of the comments section to ask me any of your questions.

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