UNIVERSITY OF BENIN [UNIBEN] RELEASES APPROVED DEPARTMENTAL CUT-OFF MARKS FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released its departmental cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session, providing prospective students with important information about the scores required for admission into various undergraduate programmes.

The released departmental cut-off marks cover several programmes across the School of Basic Medical Sciences, health-related disciplines, professional courses, sciences, communication, engineering and other academic departments.

The cut-off marks are categorized into Merit, Catchment and Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS), where applicable.

Candidates seeking admission into the University of Benin for the 2026/2027 academic session are advised to carefully check the cut-off mark for their preferred course and compare it with their aggregate score.

UNIBEN Departmental Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027

Below are the departmental cut-off marks contained in the released document.

School of Basic Medical Sciences

Among the listed programmes in the School of Basic Medical Sciences, Radiography has the highest Merit cut-off mark at 62.25, followed by Medical Laboratory Science with 61.50 and Physiotherapy with 60.38.

UNIBEN Cut-Off Marks for Other Departments

Medicine has the highest Merit cut-off mark on the released list, with 81.25, while Law has 73.88, Dentistry 73.38, Pharmacy 72.63, and Nursing 70.50.

UNIBEN Engineering Departmental Cut-Off Marks

Candidates seeking admission into engineering programmes can check the following scores:

The figures show that most of the listed engineering programmes have a 50.00 cut-off mark for Catchment and ELDS, while Merit scores vary slightly depending on the programme.

UNIBEN’s Most Competitive Courses

Based on the Merit scores contained in the released document, some of the most competitive programmes include:

1. Medicine – 81.25
2. Law – 73.88
3. Dentistry – 73.38
4. Pharmacy – 72.63
5. Nursing – 70.50
6. Radiography – 62.25
7. Medical Laboratory Science – 61.50
8. Physiotherapy – 60.38

Candidates applying for these programmes should understand that meeting the stated departmental cut-off does not necessarily mean admission is automatic.

What Are Merit, Catchment and ELDS Cut-Off Marks?

Merit Cut-Off

The Merit cut-off represents the score required under the general merit admission category. Candidates are considered based on their aggregate performance and available admission spaces.

Catchment Cut-Off

The Catchment category applies to candidates from states within the institution’s designated catchment area, subject to the University’s admission guidelines.

ELDS Cut-Off

ELDS means Educationally Less Developed States. Candidates from states classified under this category may be considered using the applicable ELDS cut-off.

Applicants should confirm their applicable category before drawing conclusions about their admission chances.

Does UNIBEN Cut-Off Mark Guarantee Admission?

No. Meeting the departmental cut-off mark does not automatically guarantee admission.

The final admission decision can depend on factors such as:

• Available admission spaces.
• Candidate’s aggregate score.
• UTME performance.
• Post-UTME performance, where applicable.
• O’Level requirements.
• JAMB admission guidelines.
• Catchment considerations.
• ELDS considerations.
• Programme-specific requirements.

Candidates who meet the cut-off should therefore continue monitoring the admission process and ensure that all required documents and information are correctly submitted.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

Candidates are advised to compare their aggregate scores with the relevant UNIBEN departmental cut-off mark for their chosen programme.

Applicants who meet or exceed the applicable cut-off should remain attentive to subsequent admission announcements.

Candidates whose scores fall below their preferred department’s cut-off should also avoid making hasty decisions. They should monitor the University’s admission updates for possible changes, supplementary opportunities or other officially announced options.

Applicants should also ensure that their JAMB CAPS, O’Level results and other admission information are correctly updated.

Final Note

The release of the UNIBEN departmental cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session provides prospective students with a clearer picture of the level of competition across various programmes.

With Medicine recording the highest Merit cut-off of 81.25, followed by Law, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing, candidates seeking admission into highly competitive courses should carefully assess their aggregate scores and admission category.

Prospective students are advised to rely on official University of Benin admission information and avoid unofficial claims about admission or departmental cut-off marks.

Congratulations to candidates who meet the required scores, and best wishes to all UNIBEN 2026/2027 admission seekers.