UNIJOS JAMB Cut Off Mark For All Courses 2023/2024 Academic Session

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the UNIJOS cut off mark for the current academic session:

Question	Answer
What is UNIJOS’s current cut off mark?	UNIJOS’s cut off mark is 180. Any UTME candidate that scores 180 and above is eligible for UNIJOS post UTME screening exercise.
Does UNIJOS accept second choice candidates?	UNIJOS accepts both first and second choice candidates.
Can UNIJOS accept me if I score 150?	No. Only candidates that score 180 and above are eligible to apply for UNIJOS post UTME.
What is UNIJOS’s cut off mark for Nursing?	Candidates with 220 and above and score at least 65 in their post UTME have higher chances of studying Nursing in UNIJOS. Please confirm if Nursing is offered.
If I score 190 in JAMB and still use UNIJOS as a second choice, can I gain admission?	University of Jos accepts first and second choice UTME candidates, irrespective of your JAMB score.
How can I change my university to UNIJOS because I passed their cut off mark?	Simply purchase a change of course form from JAMB, which costs about 2,500 naira. Fill in the necessary details and submit. You will be notified of the success via email or JAMB CAPS.
I got 8 credits in my O’Level, but my JAMB score is 185, and I am applying for Banking and Finance. Are my chances of admission in UNIJOS good?	With a JAMB score of 185 and 8 credit passes, you still have a chance of gaining admission into UNIJOS, but your post UTME score must be high.
What is UNIJOS’s JAMB cut off mark for Medicine and Surgery?	We recommend scoring at least 250 and above in your JAMB to have a chance when calculating your aggregate score.
I am an indigene of Plateau, can I be considered for admission if I score below the cut off mark?	The minimum cut off mark for UNIJOS is the same for all candidates, regardless of the candidate’s state of origin.
What is the cut off mark for Electrical and Electronics Engineering in UNIJOS?	We advise aiming for a score of at least 240 and above in your JAMB so that when your aggregate score is calculated, you will have a better chance of admission into UNIJOS.
I scored 198 in JAMB, is there any chance of me gaining admission into Medical Biochemistry?	First, confirm if Medical Biochemistry is offered in UNIJOS. However, with a JAMB score of 198, you are eligible to participate in the post UTME. We advise considering changing your course to a less competitive one.
I am an indigene, and I scored 183 in JAMB. Can I secure admission in UNIJOS?	Yes, you can because you scored higher than the minimum cut off mark for UNIJOS. However, admission also depends on the course you selected.
I scored 197 in my JAMB, can I gain admission to study English? In my O’Level result, I have 7 Bs, 1 A, and 1 C. Can I be admitted into UNIJOS with this O’Level result?	Yes, you can be admitted.
Can someone with 185 in JAMB gain admission into UNIJOS to study Accounting?	You can gain admission into UNIJOS, but not to study Accounting. Accounting is a professional course with a higher JAMB cut off mark. You need at least 240 and above, along with a good post UTME score, to study Accounting in UNIJOS.
Does UNIJOS accept transfer students from other universities?	Yes, UNIJOS accepts transfer students as long as they meet the university’s requirements.
What is UNIJOS’s cut off mark for Law?	With a JAMB score of 260 and above, you can study Law in UNIJOS. Law requires a good JAMB score due to the strong competition.
What JAMB score do I need to study Pharmacy at UNIJOS?	First, confirm if Pharmacy is offered at UNIJOS. If it is, you will need to score at least 260 in JAMB to have a chance of gaining admission to study Pharmacy at UNIJOS.

Note: The table below provides the JAMB cut off marks for various courses at UNIJOS.

The cut-off mark for all courses offered at UNIJOS for the 2023/2024 academic session is 180. Therefore, candidates who score 180 and above are automatically eligible to participate in the University of Jos (UNIJOS) internal screening exercise. However, it’s important to note that the higher your JAMB score, the better your chances of securing admission into your desired course.

Both UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates must have selected University of Jos as their first choice and obtained a score that is not less than the institutional cut-off marks. Additionally, there are differential cut-off marks for various faculties/programs, which are presented below:

S/N	Faculty	Course	Cut-Off Mark
1	Faculty of Agriculture	Agricultural Science	180
2	Faculty of Arts	Mass Communication	220
		Theatre and Film Arts	200
		All other Programmes	180
3	Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences	Biochemistry	200
4	Faculty of Clinical Sciences	Medicine and Surgery	240
5	Faculty of Dental Sciences	Dentistry	230
6	Faculty of Education	All Programmes	180
7	Faculty of Engineering	Civil Engineering	200
		Electrical Electronics Engineering	200
		Mechanical Engineering	200
		Mining Engineering	180
8	Faculty of Environmental Sciences	Architecture	220
		All other Programmes	180
9	Faculty of Health Science and Technology	Nursing Sciences	210
		Medical Laboratory Science	210
10	Faculty of Law	Law	230
11	Faculty of Management Sciences	Accounting	220
		Business Administration	220
		All other Programmes	180
12	Faculty of Natural Sciences	Computer Science	220
		Microbiology	220
		Science Laboratory Technology	200
		All other Programmes	180
13	Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences	Pharmacy	230
14	Faculty of Social Sciences	Psychology	200
		Economics	200
		Criminology	200
		All other Programmes	180
15	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine	Veterinary Medicine	230

Please note that meeting the UNIJOS cut off mark does not guarantee automatic admission into the university. Successful candidates must also pass the internal screening exercise.

If you have any further questions regarding UNIJOS cut off mark for the 2023/2024 academic session, please feel free to ask in the comment section below, and we will respond promptly.