UNICAL Cut Off Mark 2026/2027 is Out for All Courses

UNICAL Cut Off Mark 2026/2027 academic session is Out – University Of Calabar JAMB cut off mark and departmental cut off point for all courses for the 2026/2027 academic session has been announced.

UNICAL is a public university in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. It was established in 1975 and is one of the oldest in the country. UNICAL offers courses in arts, science, engineering, education and more. You can study undergraduate or postgraduate here.

The classrooms and lecture halls are designed to help you learn better but some may need to be upgraded to make them more comfortable.

The university also has a library with plenty of books and online resources. This helps with research and assignments. The library is one of the biggest in Nigeria and is designed for students, teachers and researchers.

UNICAL has labs for science, engineering and technology students. These are for practicals so students can put into practice what they learn.

The school also has a teaching hospital which is very useful for medical students. The hospital just got some new equipment to improve learning and treatment.

While UNICAL provides students with what they need to succeed, some areas like old classrooms or facilities may need more attention to make it even better.

If UNICAL is your first-choice institution, the first step should be to know the approved admission aggregate score.

UNICAL has different cut off marks for undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programmes.

In this article, we will list all UNICAL courses along with their respective cut off marks and explain how UNICAL determines its marks.

What is UNICAL Cut Off Mark?

University Of Calabar, UNICAL cut off mark is the minimum score you must score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Post UTME (If any) to be eligible for admission to study the course you have chosen.

Meeting other UNICAL admission requirements is not sufficient; you must also attain this cut-off mark to be considered for admission.

Additionally, it’s important to note that University Of Calabar (UNICAL) cut-off mark is divided into three categories namely;

• UNICAL Merit cut-off mark 2026
• UNICAL Catchment cut off mark 2026
• UNICAL ELDs cut off mark 2026

UNICAL Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027 Academic Session

• The approved JAMB cut off mark for University Of Calabar (UNICAL) for the 2026/2027 academic session is 150 and above.
• This means that the official UNICAL cut-off mark for 2026 admission is 150.
• Only those who score 150 are eligible for this year’s UNICAL Post UTME screening form.

UNICAL Departmental Cut Off Marks 2026/2027

University Of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced 150 and above as the official departmental cut off mark for the 2026/2027 academic session.

This implies that you must have an aggregate score of 150 and above to be considered for admission.

UNICAL courses and Programmes and their ELIGIBILITY cut-off points:

1.	Accounting	150
2.	Criminology	150
3.	Chemical Engineering	150
4.	Computer Engineering	150
5.	Mathematics/statistics	150
6.	Public Administration	150
7.	Mass Communication	150
8.	Agriculture	150
9.	Human Anatomy	150
10.	Fisheries And Aquaculture	150
11.	Architecture	150
12.	Education Arts	150
13.	Theatre Arts	150
14.	Biochemistry	150
15.	Education And Biology	150
16.	Genetics And Biotechnology	150
17.	Botany	150
18.	Education And Chemistry	150
19.	Chemistry	150
20.	Electrical Engineering	150
21.	Doctor Of Pharmacy	150
22.	Mechanical Engineering	150
23.	Petroleum Engineering	150
24.	Agricultural Engineering	150
25.	Pure Chemistry	150
26.	Applied Chemistry	150
27.	Guidance And Counselling	150
28.	Edu / Psychology Guidance And Counselling	150
29.	Human Nutrition And Dietetics	150
30.	Education And Economics	150
31.	Economics	150
32.	Agricultural Science And Education	150
33.	Physical And Health Education	150
34.	Home Economics And Education	150
35.	Special Education	150
36.	Adult Education	150
37.	Human Kinetics And Health Education	150
38.	Business Education	150
39.	Environmental Education	150
40.	Elementary Education	150
41.	Petroleum Engineering	150
42.	Technology And Vocational Education	150
43.	Agricultural Engineering	150
44.	Agric-economics And Extension	150
45.	Banking And Finance	150
46.	Fisheries	150
47.	French	150
48.	Education And French	150
49.	Surveying And Geo-informatics	150
50.	Education And Geography	150
51.	Geology	150
52.	Applied Geophysics	150
53.	Education And History	150
54.	Education And English Language	150
55.	Law	150
56.	Linguistics	150
57.	Environmental Protection And Resources	150
58.	Business Management	150
59.	Forestry And Wildlife Management	150
60.	Marketing	150
61.	Education And Mathematics	150
62.	Mathematics	150
63.	Microbiology	150
64.	Music	150
65.	Pharmacology	150
66.	Doctor Of Pharmacy	150
67.	Chemical Engineering	150
68.	Philosophy	150
69.	Physics	150
70.	Education And Physics	150
71.	Human Physiology	150
72.	Educational Administration And Planning	150
73.	Urban And Regional Planning	150
74.	Educational Foundations Educational Psychology	150
75.	Radiography	150
76.	Nursing Science	150
77.	Political Science	150
78.	Geography And Environmental Science	150
79.	Medical Laboratory Science	150
80.	Library And Information Science	150
81.	Teacher Education Science	150
82.	Computer Science	150
83.	Education And Social Science	150
84.	Soil Science	150
85.	Animal Science	150
86.	Education And Political Science	150
87.	Sociology	150
88.	Statistics	150
89.	Religious Studies	150
90.	Christian Religious Studies	150
91.	Tourism Studies	150
92.	Education And Religious Studies	150
93.	Policy And Administrative Studies	150
94.	Mechanical Engineering	150
95.	Education And Social Studies	150
96.	Peace And Conflict Studies	150
97.	English And Literary Studies	150
98.	History And International Studies	150
99.	Linguistics And Communication Studies	150
100.	Dentistry And Dental Surgery	150
101.	Medicine And Surgery	150
102.	Food Science And Technology	150
103.	Electrical Engineering	150
104.	Educational Technology	150
105.	Public Health Technology	150
106.	Science Laboratory Technology	150
107.	Electronics And Computer Technology	150
108.	Social Work	150
109.	Zoology	150

How UNICAL Screening Score is Determined

1. The number of applicants applying for admission this year will determine University Of Calabar cut-off mark.
2. The availability of admission quotas in each department also determines the cut-off point.
3. Both JAMB and UNICAL Post-UTME screening performances overall influence the cut-off marks.
4. Additionally, UNICAL admission policy also plays a role in determining departmental cut-off marks.

Additional Information

• If your JAMB score is below 150, you are ineligible for UNICAL Post UTME screening.
• Meeting JAMB and UNICAL cut-off marks is necessary, but meeting additional requirements is also essential for admission consideration.
• Highly competitive courses like Law, Medicine, and Nursing, among others, typically have higher cut-off points.

We hope you found our article on the latest University Of Calabar (UNICAL) cut off and departmental cut off marks for all courses in the 2024/2026 academic session to be helpful.

Read Also:

1. Courses Offered in UNICAL
2. UNICAL Post UTME Form
3. JAMB Cut off marks
4. UNICAL Admission List
5. How to Gain Admission in UNICAL
6. How to Defer Admission

Conclusion

The above is just a complete guide to show you the required cut off mark for this school, this cut off mark set by this school is set to determine which student makes it to the school based on their performance in the exam. 

The cut off mark is the minimum academic standard an applicant must meet to be considered for admission. But it’s not the same across all schools and can vary based on the school and the number of candidates. Each school sets its own cut off mark based on the number of candidates and the overall performance in the exam.

Some candidate thinks that if they have the cut off mark they have gotten admission, no its not an automatic ticket for admission, it is just one of those things. 

There are other things to consider like the spaces in the school as it plays a big role. Another thing is this, if aspiring students scoe higher than you, you misght not have a chance in the admission process. Schools usually select the best candidates within the cut off mark range.

So aiming for a higher score than the minimum cut off mark increases your chances of being offered admission.