The Nnamdi Azikiwe University is one of the most competitive universities in Nigeria, offering courses in science, medical science, engineering, law, art, and pharmacy.
Being a competitive school with tons of applications each year, the admission exercise into the school is very tough, and before you can be offered admission into any of the programs offered in the school, you must score above the cut-off mark set for admission for the department you are applying to.
Each of the departments and courses offered in the school has a set cut-off mark, but medicine and surgery are one of the departments that has the highest cut-off marks in the school.
If you are planning to write the 2026 JAMB and you are looking to know the cut-off mark for medicine, surgery, and any other course offered in UNIZIK, this blog post will provide you with all the information that you need.
Cut of Mark For Medicine And Other Courses 2026
The cut-off mark for admission in UNIZIK is determined through the summation of the post-UTME score and the JAMB score of the candidate. It is the aggregate of this summation that brings the cut-off mark. So to gain admission in UNIZIK, especially in highly competitive courses like medicine, you must score very well in both JAMB and post-UTME before you can be considered for admission.
The JAMB cut-off mark for each of the courses offered in UNIZIK is listed below. Note that this cut-off mark changes every year, depending on the number of applicants that the school gets every year.
The cut-off mark of each of the courses is:
- Agriculture 184 merit
- Food science and technology 213.5 merit
- Forestry and wildlife 187.5 merit
- African and Asian studies 184 merit
- Chinese studies 185.5 merit
- English language and literature 245.5 merit
- History 223.5 merit
- Arts linguistics 215.5 merit
- Modern and European languages 203 merit
- Music 188 merit
- Philosophy 209 merit
- Religious and human relations 184 merit
- Theatre Arts 225 merit
- Basic medical sciences anatomy 202 merit
- Physiology 217.5 merit
- Applied biochemistry 217.5 merit
- Applied microbiology and brewing 216.5 merit
- Bio sciences biological science(s) 202.5 merit
- Botany 210 merit
- Parasitology and entomology 202.5 merit
- Zoology 204.5 merit
- Adult education 192 merit
- Business education 183.5 merit
- Early childhood 201 merit
- Education and computer science 189.5 merit
- Education and economics 202 merit
- Education and mathematics 194.5 merit
- Education and religious studies 233 merit
- Education and biology 215.5 merit
- Education and chemistry 203.5 merit
- Education and English language 233.5 merit
- Education and French 229 merit
- Education and Igbo 209.5 merit
- Education and integrated science 198 merit
- Education and political science 206 merit
- Educational foundations 210.5 merit
- Educational management and policy 205.5 merit
- Electrical/electronics education 172.5 merit
- Guidance and counselling 209 merit
- Health education 183 merit
- Human Kinetics 186 merit
- Library and information management 199.5 merit
- Physical and health education 182 merit
- Physical education 183 merit
- Science education 188 merit
- Technical education 171.5
- Agricultural and bioresources engineering 182 merit
- Chemical engineering 224 merit
- Civil engineering 212.5 merit
- Electrical engineering 212.5 merit
- Electronics and computer engineering 237.5 merit
- Industrial production engineering 194 merit
- Mechanical engineering 219 merit
- Metallurgical and materials engineering 192 merit
- Polymer and textile technology 186 merit
- Architecture 202 merit
- Building 160.5 merit
- Environmental management 160 merit
- Estate management 170.5 merit
- Sciences, fine/applied arts 175.5 merit
- Geography and meteorology 180 merit
- Quantity surveying 168.5 merit
- Surveying and geoinformatics 178.5 merit
- Environmental health science 230 merit
- Medical laboratory science 261 merit
- Medical rehabilitation 250 merit
- Nursing Science 276 merit
- Radiography 259.5 merit
- Law civil law 271 merit
- Accountancy/accounting 244 merit
- Banking and finance 211.5 merit
- Business administration 219.5 merit
- Cooperative economics and management 206 merit
- Entrepreneurship 205.5 merit
- Marketing 208 merit
- Public administration 202.5 merit
- Medicine and surgery 310.5 merit
- Pharmacy 290 merit
- Chemistry 179.5 merit
- Computer science 227.5 merit
- Geological sciences 187.5 merit
- Physical sciences, geophysics 168 merit
- Mathematics 203 merit
- Physics / industrial physics 168.5 merit
- Pure and industrial chemistry 169.5 merit
- Statistics 165 merit
- Economics 229.5 merit
- Mass communication 252.5 merit
- Political science 228.5 merit
- Psychology 203 merit
- Sociology 216 merit
The above list is the cut-off mark for all the courses offered in UNIZIK. Aside from this cut-off mark, there are still some factors that UNIZIK considers during the admission process, and these may include:
Catchment Areas: UNIZIK gives special consideration to students from Anambra State and other South-East states, but students from all parts of Nigeria can apply and get admitted.
ELDS (Educationally Less Developed States): Students from certain states get slight advantages in admission to promote educational balance.
Direct Entry: UNIZIK also admits students through Direct Entry. The requirements are different from UTME.
Change of Course: If you don’t meet the cut-off for your first choice, UNIZIK might offer you admission into a related course or your second choice.
Merit, Catchment, and ELDS: UNIZIK admits students based on three quotas – Merit (45%), Catchment (35%), and ELDS (20%).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I get admission into UNIZIK with a JAMB score of 180?
Yes, you can get admission with 180, but only for less competitive courses. Courses like Education, Agricultural Sciences, and some Arts courses accept scores around 180-200. For competitive courses like Medicine, Law, Engineering, or Pharmacy, you need much higher scores (200-260, depending on the course).
Does UNIZIK conduct Post-UTME exams?
Yes, UNIZIK conducts Post-UTME screening for all candidates who meet the JAMB cut-off mark. The Post-UTME is computer-based and tests you on the same subjects you wrote in JAMB. Your Post-UTME score is combined with your JAMB score to determine your final aggregate score for admission.
When does UNIZIK Post-UTME registration usually start?
UNIZIK Post-UTME registration usually starts around July or August, after JAMB releases the UTME results. The exact dates are announced on UNIZIK’s official website and social media pages. Keep checking for updates and register as soon as the portal opens.
What O-Level results does UNIZIK accept?
UNIZIK accepts O’Level results from WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB. You need at least 5 credits, including English Language and Mathematics. For science courses, you also need credits in relevant science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. UNIZIK accepts results from not more than two sittings.
Conclusion
UNIZIK admission is very competitive due to the high number of applicants the school receives every year. However, if you score above the cut-off mark, you will be offered admission into the school. The cut-off mark for admission in UNIZIK is calculated using the post-UTME and JAMB result and so you need to put effort into each of the exams to stand a better chance during the admission exercise.