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The management of University of Maiduguri has released the approved JAMB and departmental cut off marks for admission into various undergraduate programmes.
The general JAMB cut off mark for UNIMAID is 150. However, competitive courses such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, Nursing, Computer Science, and Mass Communication require much higher scores.
UNIMAID General JAMB Cut Off Mark 2026/2027
The official minimum JAMB score required to apply for admission into UNIMAID is 150 and above
Candidates who score 150 or higher are eligible to participate in the UNIMAID Post-UTME screening exercise.
UNIMAID Cut Off Mark for All Courses 2026
Below is the updated UNIMAID departmental cut off mark for all courses for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
- Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — 250
- Dentistry (BDS) — 250
- Nursing Science — 220
- Medical Laboratory Science — 220
- Physiotherapy — 220
- Radiography — 220
- Human Anatomy — 220
- Human Physiology — 220
- Nutrition and Dietetics — 220
- Pharmacy (PharmD) — 240
- Pharmacology — 200
- Law (LLB) — 250
- Sharia Law — 200
- Civil Engineering — 180
- Computer Engineering — 180
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering — 180
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering — 170
- Chemical Engineering — 160
- Mechanical Engineering — 160
- Agricultural Engineering — 160
- Food Science Engineering — 160
- Computer Science — 200
- Microbiology — 190
- Biochemistry — 180
- Biotechnology — 180
- Environmental Management and Toxicology — 180
- Forensic Science — 180
- Geology — 170
- Mathematics — 160
- Statistics — 160
- Industrial Chemistry — 160
- Petroleum Chemistry — 160
- Physics — 150
- Chemistry — 150
- Biology — 150
- Botany — 150
- Zoology — 150
- Mass Communication — 200
- Political Science — 160
- Sociology and Anthropology — 160
- Economics — 160
- Social Work — 160
- Geography — 150
- Accounting — 170
- Business Administration — 170
- Banking and Finance — 170
- Marketing — 170
- Entrepreneurship — 170
- Public Administration — 170
- Architecture — 200
- Surveying and Geomatics — 170
- Urban and Regional Planning — 160
- Building — 160
- Fine Arts — 150
- Industrial Design — 150
- English and Literary Studies — 160
- Arabic Studies — 150
- Islamic Studies — 150
- History and Strategic Studies — 150
- Linguistics — 150
- French — 150
- Theatre Arts — 150
- Hausa — 150
- Kanuri — 150
Most education courses in UNIMAID have a cut off mark of 150, including:
- English Education
- Biology Education
- Chemistry Education
- Mathematics Education
- Physics Education
- Business Education
- Economics Education
- Agricultural Education
- Geography Education
- Health Education
- Physical Education
- Library and Information Science Education
- Agriculture — 150
- Animal Science — 150
- Fisheries — 150
- Forestry and Wildlife — 150
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM) — 200
UNIMAID Admission Requirements 2026/2027
To gain admission into UNIMAID, candidates must:
- Choose UNIMAID as first choice institution in JAMB
- Score at least 150 in UTME
- Have five O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics
- Upload O’Level results on JAMB CAPS
- Participate in the UNIMAID Post-UTME screening
Does UNIMAID Conduct Post UTME Exams?
UNIMAID usually conducts an online screening exercise instead of a written Post-UTME examination.
Admission is mainly based on:
- JAMB score
- O’Level results
- Correct subject combination
- Uploaded credentials
Although some courses accept 150, competitive courses require much higher scores for better admission chances.
Candidates are advised to target:
- 250+ for Medicine and Law
- 240+ for Pharmacy
- 220+ for Nursing and Medical courses
- 200+ for Computer Science and Mass Communication
Final Thoughts
The UNIMAID cut off mark for all courses for the 2026/2027 academic session has now been updated. Candidates should carefully check the required score for their preferred course before applying for admission.
Scoring above the minimum departmental cut off significantly increases your chances of gaining admission into UNIMAID.
For more information and admission updates, visit the official University of Maiduguri website: