UNIBEN Cut-Off Mark 2025/2026 & Admission Requirements

Check the UNIBEN cut-off mark for the 2025/2026 session. Find out the required JAMB score and admission criteria. Ensure you qualify before applying!

UNIBEN Cut-Off Mark 2025/2026 Academic Session

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced the cut-off mark for the 2025/2026 academic session. All students who want to apply for the UNIBEN post-UTME form must meet this required JAMB score.

If you score the UNIBEN cut-off mark or higher in your UTME exam, you can apply for your chosen course. However, if your score is lower than the cut-off mark, you may not be considered for admission.

To know the exact cut-off mark and other admission requirements, read this article carefully. If you want to study at UNIBEN, it is important to achieve this score in your JAMB exam.

UNIBEN Cut-Off Mark for Admission 2025/2026

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has set the cut-off mark at 200 and above. This means you must score at least 200 in your JAMB exam to qualify for the post-UTME form and apply for admission.

UNIBEN is highly competitive, so getting admission requires a strong performance. Some courses, such as Law, Pharmacy, Medicine, and Surgery, have even higher cut-off marks due to limited admission slots.

If you are applying for a competitive course, it is best to check the UNIBEN departmental cut-off marks to know if your course requires a higher score. This will help you prepare better for admission.

In the next section, you will find details about the UNIBEN cut-off mark for all courses in 2025/2026. Keep reading.

UNIBEN Cut-Off Marks for All Courses 2025/2026

The table below lists all undergraduate courses at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) and their required cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session. Before applying for the UNIBEN Post-UTME Form, ensure you meet the required score for your preferred course.

S/N	Department	Cut-Off Mark
1	Accounting	200
2	Actuarial Science	230
3	Adult Education/Political Sci & Public Administration	200
4	Adult Education	200
5	Adult Education/Economics And Statistics	200
6	Adult Education/English Literature	200
7	Adult Education/Geography And Regional Planning	200
8	Agricultural Economics	200
9	Agricultural Engineering	220
10	Agricultural Science & Education	200
11	Agriculture	200
12	Anatomy	230
13	Animal & Environment Biology	200
14	Animal Science	200
15	Applied Geophysics	200
16	Architecture	200
17	Banking & Finance	210
18	Biochemistry	200
19	Botany	200
20	Business Administration	210
21	Business Education	220
22	Chemical Engineering	220
23	Chemistry	200
24	Civil Engineering	230
25	Computer Education	200
26	Computer Engineering	200
27	Computer Science	215
28	Dentistry & Dental Surgery	250
29	Doctor Of Pharmacy	200
30	Drama/Dramatic/Performing Arts	200
31	Early Childhood Education	200
32	Economics & Statistics	200
33	Education & Biology	200
34	Education & Chemistry	200
35	Education & Economics	200
36	Education & Edo Language	200
37	Education & English Language And Literature	200
38	Education & French	200
39	Education & Geography	200
40	Education & History	200
41	Education & Integrated Science	200
42	Education & Mathematics	200
43	Education & Physics	200
44	Education & Political Science	200
45	Education & Religious Studies	200
46	Education & Social Studies	200
47	Education And Computer Science	200
48	Education Fine & Applied Arts	200
49	Education Psychology & Curriculum Studies	200
50	Educational Administration	200
51	Educational Management	200
52	Electrical/Electronics Engineering	200
53	English Language & Literature	200
54	Entrepreneurship	200
55	Environmental Education	200
56	Environmental Management & Toxicology	200
57	Estate Management	220
58	Fine Art/Fine & Applied Arts	200
59	Fisheries	200
60	Forestry & Wildlife	200
61	French	200
62	Geography & Regional Planning	200
63	Geology	200
64	Guidance & Counselling	200
65	Health Education	200
66	History	200
67	Home Economics & Education	200
68	Human Kinetics	220
69	Industrial Chemistry	200
70	Industrial Engineering	200
71	Industrial Mathematics	200
72	Industrial Physics	200
73	Industrial Relations & Personnel Management	200
74	Industrial Technical Education	200
75	Insurance	200
76	International Studies & Diplomacy	200
77	Languages & Linguistics	200
78	Law	250
79	Library & Information Science	200
80	Linguistics & African Language	200
81	Linguistics / Edo	200
82	Marine Engineering	200
83	Marketing	200
84	Mass Communication	220
85	Mathematics	200
86	Mathematics & Economics	200
87	Mechanical Engineering	200
88	Mechatronics Engineering	200
89	Medical Biochemistry	200
90	Medical Laboratory Science	230
91	Medicine & Surgery	260
92	Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	200
93	Microbiology	200
94	Music	200
95	Nursing/Nursing Science	250
96	Optometry	200
97	Petroleum Engineering	220
98	Pharmacy	250
99	Philosophy	200
100	Physical Education	200
101	Physics	200
102	Physics / Industrial Physics	200
103	Physiology	200
104	Physiotherapy	230
105	Plant Biology & Biotechnology	200
106	Plant Science And Biotechnology	200
107	Political Science & Public Administration	200
108	Production Engineering	200
109	Public Administration	200
110	Pure & Applied Mathematics	200
111	Quantity Surveying	200
112	Radiography	230
113	Religious Studies	200
114	Science Laboratory Technology	200
115	Secretarial Administration And Education	200
116	Secretarial Education	200
117	Social Work	200
118	Sociology & Anthropology	200
119	Soil Science	200
120	Special Education	200
121	Statistics	200
122	Structural Engineering	200
123	Surveying & Geoinformatics	200
124	Taxation	200
125	Technical Education	200
126	Theatre Arts	200
127	Veterinary Medicine	200
128	Zoology	200

There are 128 courses listed above. Confirm if your course is available and ensure you meet the required JAMB score for admission in 2025/2026.

UNIBEN Admission Requirements for 2025/2026

If you meet the cut-off mark for UNIBEN and fulfill the admission requirements, then you have a high chance of gaining admission. Below are the necessary criteria:

1. JAMB Choice of Institution

Candidates must select UNIBEN as their first-choice institution when registering for JAMB.
If you did not select UNIBEN initially but wish to apply, you can change your institution through JAMB.

2. JAMB Cut-Off Mark

All candidates must score at least 200 in JAMB, but some courses require higher scores (see the cut-off marks for specific courses).

3. O’Level Result Requirements

Candidates must have at least five (5) credit passes, including Mathematics and English Language.
These credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
For Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, and similar competitive courses, all credits must be obtained in one sitting.

4. Age Requirement

Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of applying for admission.

5. Post-UTME Screening

Candidates who meet the requirements should apply for UNIBEN Post-UTME Screening.
After the screening results are released, calculate your aggregate score to see if you qualify for admission into your preferred department.

If you meet all these requirements, you should apply as soon as possible to increase your chances of gaining admission.

University of Benin Departmental Cut-Off Marks

To determine if you qualify for your chosen department, you need to calculate your aggregate score using the following formula:

UTME Score ÷ 8
Post-UTME Score ÷ 2
Sum of both results = Aggregate Score

Once you calculate your aggregate score, compare it with the departmental cut-off marks listed below to check your eligibility.

UNIBEN Departmental Cut-Off Marks 2025/2026

S/N	Department	Cut-Off Mark
1	Anatomy	53
2	Architecture	50
3	Animal Sciences	50
4	Biochemistry	53
5	Business Education	50
6	Chemical Engineering	67
7	Civil Engineering	67
8	Computer Education	50
9	Computer Engineering	67
10	Crop Science	50
11	Dentistry	68
12	Economics Education	50
13	Electrical/Electronic Eng.	71
14	English and Literary Studies	50
15	English Education	50
16	Estate Management	50
17	Fine and Applied Arts	57
18	Fishery	50
19	Forestry and Wildlife	50
20	Geometric	50
21	International Studies	65
22	Law	76
23	Library & Information Science	50
24	Linguistics	50
25	Mass Communication	66
26	Mathematics	50
27	Medical Biochemistry	57
28	Medical Laboratory Science	67
29	Medicine and Surgery	77
30	Nursing	69
31	Philosophy	55
32	Physiotherapy	65
33	Plant Biology & Biotechnology	50
34	Political Science Education	50
35	Pharmacy	65
36	Production Engineering	57
37	Quantity Surveying	50
38	Radiography	65
39	Religious Studies	50
40	Social Science Education	50
41	Soil Science	50
42	Structural Engineering	53
43	Theatre Arts	59
44	Veterinary Medicine	65

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the general cut-off mark for UNIBEN?
The general cut-off mark is 200, but some courses require higher scores.
How is the UNIBEN aggregate score calculated?
Aggregate Score = (UTME Score ÷ 8) + (Post-UTME Score ÷ 2).
Can I apply if I did not choose UNIBEN as my first choice?
Yes, but you must apply for a change of institution through JAMB.
What are the O’Level requirements for admission?
You need at least five credit passes, including Maths and English, in not more than two sittings.
When will UNIBEN Post-UTME screening start?
The official date will be announced by the university, so keep checking the UNIBEN website.