UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG) RELEASES DEPARTMENTAL CUT-OFF MARKS FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially released the 2026/2027 UTME Merit Admission Cut-Off Marks for its various undergraduate programmes.
The cut-off marks cover different faculties and departments, with separate figures provided for Merit and designated catchment states, including Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo. The information was published in an official university information flash dated Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
UNILAG 2026/2027 DEPARTMENTAL CUT-OFF MARKS
The released cut-off marks vary from one programme to another. Candidates are advised to check the figure for their chosen course and applicable admission category.
Some of the listed departmental cut-off marks include:
| PROGRAMME | MERIT CUT-OFF MARK |
| ------------------------------ | -----------------: |
| Medicine and Surgery | 83.425 |
| Computer Science | 82.05 |
| Computer Engineering | 82.175 |
| Dentistry | 79.025 |
| Law | 79.125 |
| Pharmacy | 78.325 |
| Nursing Sciences | 77.925 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 77.05 |
| Data Science | 77.25 |
| Physiotherapy | 76.00 |
| Medical and Laboratory Science | 75.075 |
| Mass Communication | 74.6 |
| Accounting | 73.00 |
| Economics | 73.625 |
| Public Administration | 70.475 |
| Psychology | 70.15 |
| Microbiology | 67.6 |
| Political Science | 65.65 |
| Chemistry | 65.4 |
| Mathematics | 58.775 |
The complete publication contains departmental cut-off marks for faculties including Architecture, Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Communication and Media Studies, Computing and Informatics, Creative Arts, Dental Sciences, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Health Professions, Law, Life Sciences, Management Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical and Earth Sciences and Social Sciences.
CATCHMENT CUT-OFF MARKS
In addition to the Merit cut-off marks, the university provided separate figures for candidates from the listed catchment states:
- Ekiti
- Lagos
- Ogun
- Ondo
- Osun
- Oyo
For example, the cut-off mark for Computer Engineering is listed as 82.175 for Merit, while the catchment figures are 80.225 for Ekiti, 77.35 for Lagos, 78.8 for Ogun, 75.25 for Ondo, 80.875 for Osun and 74.3 for Oyo.
Similarly, Medicine and Surgery has a Merit cut-off mark of 83.425, with different catchment figures for the listed states.
WHAT CANDIDATES SHOULD KNOW
Prospective students should understand that the released figures are UTME Merit Admission Cut-Off Marks and that the applicable cut-off may depend on the candidate’s programme and admission category.
Candidates are advised to:
- Check the cut-off mark for their chosen programme.
- Confirm the figure applicable to their admission category.
- Monitor the university’s official communication channels for further admission instructions.
- Avoid relying on unverified admission information from unofficial sources.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The cut-off marks published by the University of Lagos cover the 2026/2027 Academic Session. Candidates should carefully study the complete departmental breakdown and follow subsequent instructions from the university regarding the admission process.
The University of Lagos has also advised prospective candidates to rely on its official communication channels for accurate information concerning the admission exercise, including cut-off marks, screening procedures and other admission updates.
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