If you applied to the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in the 2026 JAMB, here’s the news you’ve been waiting for the official cut off marks for 2026/2027 admission have been released.
What Is the UNIMAID General Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027?
UNIMAID has officially announced 170 and above as the approved JAMB and Post-UTME cut off mark for the 2026/2027 academic session. This means candidates must score 170 or higher in the 2026 UTME to be eligible for the Post-UTME screening.
UNIMAID Departmental Cut Off Marks 2026/2027
Different courses carry different minimum scores. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Course | Cut Off Mark
Medicine & Surgery 250
Dentistry/Dental Surgery 250
LLB Law 250
Nursing Sciences 220
Physiotherapy 220
Anatomy / Human Physiology 220
Medical Laboratory Science 220
Nutrition and Dietetics 220
Mass Communication 190
Civil Engineering 180
Computer Engineering 180
Building 180
LLB Sharia Law 200
Architecture 170
Mechanical Engineering 170
Electrical & Electronics Eng. 170
Computer Science 170
Microbiology 170
Biochemistry 170
Biotechnology 170
Geology 170
Chemical Engineering 160
Food Science & Technology 160
Industrial Chemistry 160
Urban and Regional Planning 160
Petroleum Chemistry 160
Agriculture 150
Fisheries 150
Forestry and Wildlife 150
Animal Science 150
Accounting 150
Banking and Finance 150
Business Administration 150
Marketing 150
Public Administration 150
Economics 150
Geography 150
Political Science 150
Sociology and Anthropology 150
English 150
History 150
Mathematics 150
Physics 150
Statistics 150
Arabic Studies 150
Islamic Studies 150
Theatre Arts 150
Botany 150
Chemistry 150
How UNIMAID Determines Cut Off Marks.
UNIMAID’s cut off mark is shaped by three key factors: the number of applicants, the available admission quota per course, and overall candidate performance in JAMB and Post-UTME. There are also three admission categories ;Merit, Catchment, and ELDs, each with slightly different requirements.
What to Do Next
If your score meets your course’s cut off mark, register for the UNIMAID Post-UTME screening. Also confirm you have:
Five O’Level credits including English and Mathematics
UNIMAID selected as your first-choice institution in JAMB
Good luck , you’re one step closer to that admission letter!