Abdulsalam Otene
The University of Nigeria is one of the first-generation universities in Nigeria with a high cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery.
Medicine and Surgery is the most popular course in UNN and other universities in Nigeria. Consequently, the competition is tough, and you need to score a considerably high mark in your JAMB before you can be admitted into the school for medicine and surgery.
Every year, the University of Nigeria always receives tons of applications from students who want to study medicine in this great citadel of learning, and only a small percentage of these students end up getting admission into the school to study medicine and surgery.
During the post-UTME exams, students with high scores, like 300+, are seen flaunting their scores around, which shows how tough the competition is, especially for students who score below 300 in JAMB.
Every year, the University of Nigeria is kind enough to release the cut-off mark for the program so as to enable candidates to know whether they are qualified for admission or not. Candidates who score above this cut-off mark are sure of admission on the merit list, while candidates who score below the cut-off mark will not be admitted.
In this blog post, we will tell you the cut-off mark for medicine and surgery and how the university conducts the admission process before arriving at the said cut-off mark.
UNN Cut Off Mark For Medicine And Surgery
The UNN cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery is obtained from the aggregate of your JAMB score and Post-UTME (O’level points). It is from this aggregate that UNN determines its cut-off mark for admission.
In doing the cut off, the school chooses a very high score that will eliminate lots of applicants and so a way that the number of people that will be selected will be exactly equal to the quota of the school for medicine.
However, UNN has three cut-off marks, which are the merit cut-off mark, the catchment cut-off mark, and the EDLS cut-off mark.
The merit cut-off mark is the agreed mark that, once you score it, irrespective of your state of origin, you will be admitted. The merit cut-off mark is usually very high.
The Catchment cut-off mark is the cut-off mark for each of the catchment states of the university, that is, states that border Enugu. This cut-off mark is usually lower than the merit cut-off mark.
The EDLS cut-off mark is the mark for states that are education less developed and these are mostly the Northern states of Nigeria, and this cut-off mark is usually the lowest cut-off mark.
So following this, the cut-off mark for Medicine in UNN is:
- Merit cut off Mark————————-325
- Catchment ———————————-310
- ELDS——————————————-280
Note that this cut-off mark changes every year, and so always do well to check for the updated cut-off mark before making any decision.
Is it possible to gain admission into UNN Medicine and Surgery with a lower JAMB score?
It is extremely difficult. Medicine and Surgery is one of the most competitive courses, and only candidates with very high scores stand a chance. Changing to a less competitive course is often advisable.
Does UNN accept two sittings for Medicine and Surgery?
No, UNN does not accept two sittings (WAEC, NECO, or a combination). You must pass your WAEC or NECO in one sitting.
Does UNN conduct Post-UTME for Medicine and Surgery?
UNN currently uses a screening method rather than a written Post-UTME exam, but policy changes may occur. Always check the latest updates from the school.
When does UNN release the departmental cut-off marks for Medicine and Surgery?
The departmental cut-off marks are released after the screening exercise and before the admission list is published.
Conclusion
Gaining admission to study Medicine and Surgery at UNN is highly competitive, and only candidates with exceptional performance stand a real chance. Understanding the required cut-off mark and preparing ahead gives you a stronger advantage during the admission process. While the cut-off mark may vary each year based on overall performance and available spaces, one thing remains constant you need a very high score to be considered.
