NDA Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 is Out for All Courses

NDA Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 academic session is Out –Nigerian Defence Academy JAMB cut off mark and departmental cut off marks for all courses for the 2025/2026 academic session have been announced.

You must know the JAMB cut-off mark and departmental cut-off marks for the course you’re applying to at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) if you’re planning to apply. Here’s why:

Knowing the JAMB cut-off mark helps you set a target. If your score is close to or above the cut-off, you’re in. If you don’t know it, you’re just wasting your time and money applying for a course you won’t get into.

Each department has its own cut-off and it varies based on how competitive the course is. Knowing this lets you know if you’re qualified or need to work harder to boost your score.

Knowing the cut-off marks helps you prepare better. You can focus on subjects that will give you a higher score.

When you know the exact cut-off helps you avoid disappointment later. You’ll know for sure if you’re qualified before you get to the screenings or interviews.

NDA requires more than just a good JAMB score. You must meet the specific requirements like age limit, physical fitness and medical standards. Knowing this beforehand can save you from applying if you don’t meet the requirements.

If NDA is your first-choice institution, the initial step should be familiarising yourself with the approved admission aggregates for this year.

NDA has different cut off marks for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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

What is NDA Cut Off Mark?

Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA 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 NDA 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 the cut-off mark is divided into three categories: merit, catchment, and ELDS.

NDA Cut Off Mark for 2025/2026 Academic Session

• The approved JAMB cut off mark for Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) for the 2025/2026 academic session is 180 and above.
• This means that the official NDA cut-off mark for 2024 admission is 180.
• Only those who score 180 are eligible for this year’s NDA Post UTME screening form.

NDA Departmental Cut Off Marks 2025/2026

Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced 180 and above as the official departmental cut off mark for the 2025/2026 academic session.

This implies that you must have an aggregate score of 180 and above to be considered for admission.

1. Faculty of Engineering:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering

2. Faculty of Science:

• Biological Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematics

3. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:

• Economics
• French
• Geography
• History
• Intelligence and Security Studies

4. Faculty of Management Sciences:

• Accounting
• Management

5. Faculty of Military Science:

• This faculty focuses on military-related academic programs and research, though specific departments are not detailed in the available sources.

See all NDA courses and their respective cut-off points via this LINK.

How NDA Screening Score is Determined

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

Additional Information

• If your JAMB score is below 180, you are ineligible for NDA Post UTME screening.
• Meeting JAMB and NDA 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 Nigerian Defence Academy cut off and departmental cut off marks for all courses to be helpful.

Read Also:

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

Conclusion

All candidates, students and the general public should know the cut off marks for this year academic session. meeting the cut off mark is just the beginning of the admission process but it doesn’t guarantee automatic admission. other factors such as performance in subsequent screening or meeting specific departmental requirements also comes into play.

Some courses may have higher cut off marks due to their competitiveness so be prepared for that. to increase chances of admission, candidates should meet all the requirements, stay updated with the latest information and perform well in every stage of the process. we advice applicants to follow all the guidelines, register on time and stay informed.