The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is consistently ranked among the top two or three universities in Nigeria and is one of the most competitive institutions for prospective undergraduates in the country. Located on a sprawling campus in Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, UNILAG receives hundreds of thousands of JAMB first-choice applications annually across its 13 faculties, making its departmental cut-off marks among the most closely watched admission benchmarks in Nigerian higher education.
Understanding the UNILAG Cut-Off Mark System
UNILAG uses a multi-level cut-off structure:
Level 1: General JAMB cut-off (200): The minimum UTME score to register for UNILAG’s Post-UTME. Scoring exactly 200 qualifies you to apply it does not guarantee admission.
Level 2: Post-UTME threshold: Candidates who sit the Post-UTME must achieve a competitive score to generate a strong aggregate.
Level 3: Departmental aggregate cut-off: After Post-UTME, candidates for each department are ranked by aggregate score. The lowest admitted candidate’s aggregate becomes the effective departmental cut-off for that year.
UNILAG Departmental Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027 All Courses
The table below shows estimated minimum JAMB scores and competition levels for all UNILAG undergraduate programs. All courses have a general minimum of 200. Figures above 200 reflect the competitive threshold where admitted candidates realistically tend to score, based on applicant demand and available spaces. Always aim above these figures.
| Faculty | Course / Programme | JAMB Min. | Competition |
| College of Medicine | Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) | 280+ | Very High |
| College of Medicine | Dentistry (BDS) | 270+ | Very High |
| College of Medicine | Nursing Science | 240+ | High |
| College of Medicine | Medical Laboratory Science | 230+ | High |
| College of Medicine | Physiotherapy | 230+ | High |
| College of Medicine | Pharmacology | 220+ | Medium-High |
| College of Medicine | Radiography | 220+ | Medium-High |
| College of Medicine | Physiology | 215+ | Medium |
| College of Medicine | Anatomy / Cell Biology & Genetics | 215+ | Medium |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | 260+ | Very High |
| Law | Law (LLB) | 260+ | Very High |
| Engineering | Computer Engineering | 240+ | High |
| Engineering | Electrical / Electronics Engineering | 240+ | High |
| Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | 240+ | High |
| Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering | 230+ | High |
| Engineering | Chemical Engineering | 230+ | High |
| Engineering | Systems Engineering | 225+ | Medium-High |
| Engineering | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 215+ | Medium |
| Engineering | Petroleum and Gas Engineering | 225+ | Medium-High |
| Engineering | Surveying and Geoinformatics | 215+ | Medium |
| Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | 220+ | Medium-High |
| Science | Computer Science | 250+ | Very High |
| Science | Biochemistry | 230+ | High |
| Science | Microbiology | 225+ | Medium-High |
| Science | Industrial Chemistry | 215+ | Medium |
| Science | Statistics | 210+ | Medium |
| Science | Mathematics | 210+ | Medium |
| Science | Industrial Mathematics | 210+ | Medium |
| Science | Physics | 210+ | Medium |
| Science | Chemistry | 210+ | Medium |
| Science | Geology | 200+ | Medium |
| Science | Geophysics | 200+ | Medium |
| Science | Meteorology and Climate Change | 200+ | Medium |
| Science | Botany | 200+ | Medium |
| Science | Zoology | 200+ | Medium |
| Science | Biology | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Science | Fisheries / Fisheries Management | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Business Admin | Accounting | 245+ | High |
| Business Admin | Actuarial Science | 235+ | High |
| Business Admin | Banking and Finance / Finance | 235+ | High |
| Business Admin | Business Administration | 230+ | High |
| Business Admin | Insurance | 210+ | Medium |
| Business Admin | Industrial Relations & Personnel Mgt | 215+ | Medium |
| Business Admin | Taxation | 210+ | Medium |
| Social Sciences | Mass Communication | 250+ | Very High |
| Social Sciences | Economics | 235+ | High |
| Social Sciences | Political Science | 220+ | Medium-High |
| Social Sciences | Sociology | 215+ | Medium |
| Social Sciences | Psychology | 215+ | Medium |
| Social Sciences | Geography | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Social Sciences | Social Work | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Environmental Sciences | Architecture | 240+ | High |
| Environmental Sciences | Estate Management | 220+ | Medium |
| Environmental Sciences | Urban and Regional Planning | 215+ | Medium |
| Environmental Sciences | Building | 210+ | Medium |
| Environmental Sciences | Quantity Surveying | 210+ | Medium |
| Arts | English Language | 220+ | Medium |
| Arts | History and Strategic Studies | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Arts | Philosophy | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Arts | Linguistics and African Languages (incl. Yoruba, Igbo) | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Arts | Creative Arts | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Arts | Music | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Arts | European Languages (French, German, Spanish, Russian) | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Arts | Chinese Studies | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Arts | Islamic Studies | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Arts | Christian Religious Studies | 200+ | Low-Medium |
| Education | All Education programmes | 200+ | Low-Medium |
All departmental figures are estimates based on historical trends and multiple sources. UNILAG does not officially pre-publish departmental cut-offs before Post-UTME. Effective cut-offs are determined after Post-UTME results are collated typically around September/October of the admission year. Verify at admissions.unilag.edu.ng and aim above these figures, not at them.
O-Level Requirements for UNILAG 2026/2027
- Minimum: Five (5) credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB must include English Language and Mathematics
- Maximum sittings: Not more than two (2) sittings for most courses
- Medicine / Dentistry / Nursing / Pharmacy: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Engineering: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, plus one relevant subject
- Computer Science: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, plus two relevant subjects
- Law: English Language, Literature in English, plus three other relevant Arts subjects
- Accounting / Banking / Business: English Language, Mathematics, Economics, plus two relevant subjects
- Science departments: English Language, Mathematics, and relevant science subjects
- Arts / Education: English Language and a relevant Arts or subject combination.
How to Apply for UNILAG Admission 2026/2027
Step 1: Register for and sit the 2026 JAMB UTME. Select the University of Lagos as your FIRST-CHOICE institution. Target 240+ for general courses, 260+ for Law and Pharmacy, 280+ for Medicine.
Step 2: After JAMB results are released, confirm you scored 200 and above. Monitor admissions.unilag.edu.ng for the Post-UTME form release date.
Step 3: Purchase and complete the UNILAG Post-UTME form at admissions.unilag.edu.ng when it opens. Ensure your O-Level results are uploaded to the JAMB CAPS portal.
Step 4: Sit the UNILAG Post-UTME online CBT screening exercise on your assigned date. Prepare with UNILAG past Post-UTME questions for your subject combination.
Step 5: Check your aggregate score and admission status on both JAMB CAPS (caps.jamb.gov.ng ) and the UNILAG admissions portal.
Step 6: If offered provisional admission, accept on JAMB CAPS within the stated deadline. Upload your O-Level results, JAMB slip, birth certificate, and passport photographs.
Step 7: Pay your acceptance fee and school fees, complete biometrics, and register your courses to complete your UNILAG enrolment.
Tips to Maximize Your UNILAG Admission Chances
- Score 30–50 points above the departmental threshold: A score of 270 in a department with a 240 cut-off puts you in a much stronger position than someone at exactly 240. Never target the minimum.
- Prepare seriously for Post-UTME: Post-UTME contributes 40% to your aggregate. A candidate with 240 JAMB and 80% Post-UTME will produce a stronger aggregate than one with 270 JAMB and 50% Post-UTME.
- Verify O-Level credits before applying: A candidate with 280 in JAMB who is missing a required O-Level credit (e.g., no Biology for Medicine) will be disqualified at clearance. Verify every required credit before applying.
- Choose your course strategically: If your score is 220–240 and you want Medicine, consider Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, or Pharmacology, which may have lower aggregate thresholds in the same college. You can pursue an upgrade after excelling.
- Make UNILAG your first choice: UNILAG does not consider second-choice candidates. If UNILAG is your second choice, request a Change of Institution on JAMB CAPS before Post-UTME closes.
- Confirm your catchment advantage: If you are from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, or Ekiti, confirm whether the catchment aggregate threshold for your course is within your realistic range it may be slightly lower than the Merit cut-off.
- Monitor admissions.unilag.edu.ng regularly: Post-UTME dates, admission list releases, and deadline changes are posted on the official portal. Subscribe to UNILAG’s official channels.
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