RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHES 2026/2027 DEPARTMENTAL CUT-OFF MARKS FOR ADMISSION
The management of Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has officially published the departmental cut-off marks for candidates seeking admission into the university for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The released cut-off marks serve as a guide for candidates who participated in the university's admission screening exercise and are awaiting admission into various undergraduate programmes.
According to the university, each department has its own approved aggregate cut-off mark, which candidates are expected to meet before they can be considered for admission.
Faculties and Programmes Covered
The released cut-off marks cover all major faculties in the university, including:
- Administration and Management Sciences
- Agriculture
- College of Medical Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Humanities
- Law
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
Most Competitive Programmes
Some of the programmes with the highest admission cut-off marks include:
- Law – 75
- Medicine and Surgery – 71
- Nursing Science – 66
- Radiography – 61
- Computer Engineering – 59
- Accounting – 58
- English and Literature – 58
- French – 58
- Religious Studies – 57
- Computer Science – 57
- Medical Laboratory Science – 56
- Journalism and Media Studies – 56
- Mechanical Engineering – 56
Candidates applying for these programmes are expected to have strong aggregate scores to improve their chances of admission.
Purpose of the Departmental Cut-Off Marks
Departmental cut-off marks help determine which candidates are eligible for admission into their preferred courses after the completion of the Post-UTME screening exercise.
Candidates who meet or exceed the approved aggregate score for their chosen programme stand a better chance of being considered during the admission process.
However, meeting the cut-off mark alone does not automatically guarantee admission, as candidates must also satisfy other admission requirements set by both JAMB and Rivers State University.
Advice to Prospective Candidates
Candidates are advised to:
- Compare their aggregate scores with the published departmental cut-off marks.
- Regularly monitor their JAMB CAPS for admission updates.
- Ensure their O'Level results have been successfully uploaded on the JAMB CAPS portal.
- Accept their admission immediately once it is offered through JAMB CAPS.
- Keep checking the university's official portal for further admission announcements.
Admission Process Continues
With the release of the departmental cut-off marks, Rivers State University is expected to continue the 2026/2027 admission exercise in line with JAMB admission guidelines.
Candidates who meet the required aggregate scores should remain optimistic and continue monitoring both the university portal and JAMB CAPS, as admission offers are expected to be released in batches.
Prospective students are encouraged to rely only on official information from the university and avoid misinformation from unofficial sources throughout the admission process.