Reports on the Cross River State University’s confirmed 2025/2026 cut-off mark genuinely conflict at the time of writing. Different sources cite figures ranging from 130 to 180 for the same session, with no single number appearing consistently as the authoritative, official figure. Given this scatter, treat any specific number you see with real caution until you’ve confirmed it directly on the university’s own portal. This guide walks through what’s actually confirmed, why the figures vary so much, and how to verify the genuine number for your own intended course.

About the University

The University of Cross River State is a state government owned institution located in Calabar, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties including Engineering, Agriculture, Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Medical and Allied Health Sciences, and Law. It has grown considerably since its establishment, expanding its academic offerings well beyond the technical and vocational focus implied by its former name.

A Name Worth Knowing

Cross River University of Technology was renamed the University of Cross River State, commonly shortened to UNICROSS. You’ll still see “CRUTECH” used widely across admission guides, some of which still reference the older name interchangeably with the newer one. This is the same institution, not a separate school. It was established in 2002 following the merger of three institutions: The Polytechnic of Calabar, The College of Education, and Ibrahim Babangida College of Agriculture, and it’s located in Calabar, Cross River State. Confirm you’re reading current information whenever you see either name used, since both point to the same admission process.

Why the Reported Figures Vary So Much

• Some sources cite 130, describing this as the general cut-off for the Post-UTME screening form.
• Others cite 140, describing this as the general JAMB minimum for admission.
• Others cite 150, again describing it as the general baseline for the same session.
• At least one source cites 160 as the minimum needed to even take part in the screening process.
• Yet another cites 180 for degree programs specifically, though this figure appears tied to an earlier 2024/2025 session rather than 2025/2026 directly.

This kind of spread across supposedly authoritative sources is a genuine sign that much of what circulates online for CRUTECH and UNICROSS cut-off figures is recycled or estimated rather than confirmed directly from the university for the specific session in question. A prospective applicant relying on the wrong figure could apply to the wrong course entirely, or waste a screening fee on a course they don’t actually qualify for.

General Eligibility Requirements (Consistent Across Sources)

• UNICROSS must have been selected as your first choice institution in the relevant UTME.
• At least five O’Level credit passes, including Mathematics and English, with the exact subject combination depending on your intended course.
• A UTME score meeting whichever specific cut-off the university confirms for the current session and your intended department.
• O’Level results uploaded to your JAMB CAPS profile ahead of screening.
• Accurate, consistent personal details across your JAMB profile and the university’s own screening registration.

Documents to Prepare

• Your UTME result slip.
• O’Level results uploaded to your JAMB CAPS profile.
• A valid means of identification.
• A recent passport photograph.

How to Confirm the Real Figure

1. Visit unicross.edu.ng directly and look for the official, dated admissions announcement for the specific session you’re applying to.

2. Cross check any number you see on a third party site against this official announcement before applying or paying any screening fee.

3. Confirm the departmental figure for your specific intended course, since general baselines and departmental thresholds can differ meaningfully.

4. If you can’t find a dated announcement matching the current session, treat the cut-off as unconfirmed rather than assuming any specific figure you’ve seen elsewhere is correct.

5. Keep a screenshot or record of whatever official confirmation you do find, in case you need to reference it later.

If Your Score Falls Short of a Specific Course

University guidance circulating for this session has recommended that candidates with a low JAMB score applying for a competitive course consider changing to a less competitive program, rather than assuming their only option is reapplying the following year. A related course within the same faculty is often the more practical alternative, since it tends to be simpler to switch into than an entirely unrelated field.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the real cut-off mark for 2025/2026?

Reports genuinely conflict, ranging from 130 to 180 depending on the source. Confirm the actual figure directly on unicross.edu.ng rather than trusting any single third party claim.

Is UNICROSS the same institution as CRUTECH?

Yes. Cross River University of Technology was renamed the University of Cross River State. Both names refer to the same institution.

Why do cut-off figures for this university vary so widely online?

Much of the content circulating appears to be estimated or recycled from different sessions rather than confirmed directly from the university for the specific 2025/2026 session, which explains the wide spread in reported numbers.

Does meeting a cut-off mark guarantee admission?

No. Meeting the baseline only qualifies you for Post-UTME screening. Final admission depends on your overall aggregate and your specific department’s competitiveness.

Can I apply if UNICROSS wasn’t my first choice?

Not without correcting it first. You need to complete a change of institution through JAMB before the university will consider your application.

What should I do if I can’t confirm a specific cut-off figure at all?

Contact the university’s admissions office directly, or check for a dated official notice on unicross.edu.ng, rather than proceeding based on a figure you found on a third party site that doesn’t reference a specific, verifiable source.