2025/2026 UNIZIK Cut Off Mark – For All Courses In Nnamdi Azikiwe University

2025/2026 UNIZIK Cut Off Mark – For All Courses In Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Would you want to know the 2025/2026 UNIZIK cut-off mark for all courses in Nnamdi Azikiwe University? If yes, then this is for you.

I will share with you the 2025/2026 UNIZIK cut-off mark for all courses offered in the school.

But before we get started, let’s get to know a little about this prestigious institution.

Unizik is a federal university in Nigeria that was established in 1992 and named after Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. The institution is made up of two campuses and various faculties. The first campus is in Awka, while the second is in Nnewi.

All the campuses have libraries that are open to students and academic and non-academic staff. UNIZIK  is one of the top universities in Nigeria, and it is overseen and accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The university has the mission of using teaching, research and public service to solve problems.

The motto of Nnamdi Azikiwe University is discipline, self-reliance and excellence.

For UNIZIK, the UTME score, along with the post-UTME score, is very essential.  Both are criteria used by the institution to screen candidates or aspirants to ensure they meet requirements.

It is important to note that the cut-off mark is a criterion for selecting eligible candidates. In every institution, faculty, and department, the requirements always vary.

The UTME cut-off mark differs from the departmental cut-off mark. The UTME cut-off mark is the official score every candidate aspiring to study at Nnamdi Azikiwe University must score in the unified matriculation examination, and in most cases, above a certain threshold to be eligible to study at the institution.

However, the departmental cut-off mark is the final cut-off mark a candidate must have or score to study a particular course in a department. Which are determined by the faculties and the departments

The  2025/2026 JAMB cut-off mark for UNIZIK is between 160 and 180, and above, depending on the choice of course. Here, I will share with you the departmental cut-off mark for each course in Nnamdi Azikiwe University for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The departmental cut-off mark for Nnamdi Azikiwe University includes the following

Faculties and departments in UNIZIK	The departmental cut-off mark
Arts, humanities, social sciences and management sciences	180
Engineering and technology	210
Environmental sciences	190
Education	180
Medicine and surgery	240
Pharmacy	250
Sciences	220
Law	240

 Now let’s get to know the 2025/2026 UNIZIK cut-off mark for all courses in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Courses Offered In UNIZIK	The 2025/2026 UNIZIK Cut Off Mark
Faculty Of Arts
English Language	180
Linguistics	170
History And International Relations	190
Religion And Culture	180
Archaeology	180
Philosophy	180
Faculty Of Biosciences
Applied Microbiology	200
Industrial Microbiology	190
Biochemistry	210
Botany	190
Zoology	200
Faculty Of Business Administration
Accounting	210
Banking And Finance	200
Business Management	210
Marketing	210
Cooperative Economics And Management	180
Faculty Of Education
Arts Education	180
Social Science Education	190
Educational Foundation	180
Science Education	200
Vocational Education	180
Faculty Of Engineering
Civil Engineering	200
Mechanical Engineering	210
Electrical Engineering	220
Electronic Engineering	210
Computer Engineering	210
Faculty Of Environmental Sciences
Architecture	190
Fine And Applied Arts	180
Urban And Regional Planning	180
Quantity Surveying	190
Building	190
Faculty Of Health Sciences And Technology
Medicine And Surgery	250
Medical Laboratory Science	210
Nursing Science	200
Optometry	210
Faculty Of Law
Law	240
Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy	210
Pharmaceutical Microbiology	200
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	210
Pharmacology	210
Pharmaceutical Technology And Industrial Pharmacy	200
Faculty Of Physical Sciences
Industrial Chemistry	190
Industrial Mathematics	190
Geology	180
Geography	190
Physics and Astronomy	200
Pure And Industrial Chemistry	190
Statistics	190
Faculty Of Social Sciences
Economics	200
Mass Communication	190
Political Science	190
Psychology	180
Sociology And Anthropology	180

You Might Have Questions Like;

1. How Does UNIZIK Post UTME Work

For any aspirant or candidate to gain admission into Nnamdi Azikiwe University, there are certain criteria the individual must meet and also participate in, and these criteria include.

• Scoring up to the UTME cut-off mark
• Meeting the post-UTME screening of the institution
• Score up to the required departmental cut-off mark for the course the candidate wants to study

Each candidate is expected to score from 180 and above in the UTME exam and then prepare for the post-UTME screening exam, which comprises English language, mathematics and general knowledge.  It is after the post-UTME screening that the scores will be added together to check the final score, if it meets the departmental cut-off mark.

2. What Do I Need To Know About Unizik Post UTME Screening

As a candidate aspiring to study a course at Nnamdi Azikwe University, you must understand that having the right information can serve as a guide for you. Now I will share how UNIZIK post-UTME is conducted and what you need.

The subjects include:

• English language
• Mathematics
• General knowledge questions

The scoring for UNIZIK post UTME includes;

• 50 questions for each section
• Every correct answer carries 1 mark
• Wrong answers get no mark

The timing includes;

• The time allowed for the screening is 120 minutes, which is 2 hours
• It is advisable to be punctual, because if you are late, you may not be allowed to take part

The things you need ;

• Get your printed post-UTME slip
• Get HB pencils
• Eraser
• Most importantly, you need to revise past questions and keep in touch with your SSCE subjects because questions come from there.

The highest score one can get is 150 marks, and the general cut-off mark for post-UTME is 50% of 150, which is 75 marks, and it is compulsory for every candidate to score that.  

3. How Is UNIZIK’s  Cut Off Mark Calculated

The cut-off mark is calculated based on the following factors;

• The number of applicants from both UTME and data entry
• The number of available slots for that course
• The academic requirement for that course
• The quota of intake for that academic session

4. How are UTME scores and UNIZIK Post UTME scores calculated

The scores for UTME and POST-UTME are calculated as follows;

For example;

• Amaka is an aspirant
• She scored 200 in her UTME exams
• In the post-UTME, she scored 75 marks
• Amaka applies to study History and International Relations, which requires 190 and 75 marks.
• The aggregate score of Amaka is UTME 200, Post UTME – 75 marks
• The total is 275

Amaka is eligible for admission because she exceeds the cut-off mark for the course she applied for.

5. Can I Apply to Unizik With a Low Post UTME Score

In this case, there are three available options for anyone who has a low score.  These includes

• Change the course of study and go for another course that is in the same field but has a lower cut-off mark.
• You can rewrite the UTME exam the following year
• You can change your choice of institution

Conclusion

Now you know the 2025/2026 UNIZIK cut-off mark for different courses, how the post-UTME screening works and how the scores are calculated.  It is important to note that you make UNIZIK your first choice of institution. 

Also, prepare well for the post-UTME exam and upload your O-level results and other requirements to your portal on time.

If you have further questions or concerns, you can drop them in the comment section