UNICAL uses several benchmarks in its admission process. The general UNICAL cut-off mark over some years now is 140 and this is the first requirement. Candidates must meet this to apply for admission. Next, applicants write the post UTME exam, which also affects their chances. Each department has its own cut-off mark based on the number of applicants and available spaces.
Competitive courses like Law and Medicine often have higher cut-off marks. All scores are considered together. Admission is based on aggregate performance from JAMB and post UTME. Meeting all cut-off marks increases the chance of getting into your preferred course at UNICAL.
What Is A Cut-Off Mark?
A cut-off mark is the minimum score required to qualify for admission into a school. It is set by educational institutions or examination bodies. This mark helps shortlist candidates for further admission processes. If a student scores below the cut-off, they are usually not considered. It ensures only eligible candidates move to the next stage.
Cut-off marks vary by institution, course, and academic year. They can change based on competition and available slots. Some schools have different cut-off marks for different departments. It is important to meet or exceed the required cut-off to increase your admission chances.
UNICAL Cut-Off Mark For 2025/2026 Admission
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has set its general UNICAL Cut-Off Mark for the 2025/2026 session at 140. This means candidates must score at least 140 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to be eligible. However, scoring 140 does not guarantee admission. Each department may set a higher cut-off based on competition.
The university also considers performance in the post UTME. Applicants must meet both JAMB and departmental cut-off marks. These scores help UNICAL manage the number of qualified candidates. Always check the official UNICAL portal for updates on cut-off marks and admission guidelines.
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UNICAL JAMB Cut-off Mark for all Courses
Below are the JAMB cut-off mark for all UNICAL courses
- ACCOUNTING – 140
- ADULT EDUCATION – 140
- AGRIC-ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION – 140
- AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING – 140
- AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION – 140
- AGRICULTURE – 140
- ANIMAL SCIENCE – 140
- APPLIED CHEMISTRY – 140
- APPLIED GEOPHYSICS – 140
- ARCHITECTURE – 140
- BANKING AND FINANCE – 140
- BIOCHEMISTRY – 140
- BOTANY – 140
- BUSINESS EDUCATION – 140
- BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT SCIENCE – 140
- CHEMISTRY – 140
- CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES – 140
- COMPUTER SCIENCE – 140
- DENTISTRY AND DENTAL SURGERY – 140
- PHARMACY – 140
- ECONOMICS – 140
- EDUCATION AND BIOLOGY – 140
- EDUCATION AND CHEMISTRY – 140
- EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS – 140
- EDUCATION AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE – 140
- EDUCATION AND FRENCH: – 140
- EDUCATION AND GEOGRAPHY – 140
- EDUCATION AND HISTORY – 140
- EDUCATION AND MATHEMATICS – 140
- EDUCATION AND PHYSICS – 140
- EDUCATION AND POLITICAL SCIENCE – 140
- EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES – 140
- EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCE – 140
- EDUCATION AND SOCIAL STUDIES – 140
- EDUCATION ARTS – 140
- EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY – 140
- EDUCATIONAL / PSYCHOLOGY GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING – 140
- EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING – 140
- EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS – 140
- EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY – 140
- EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY – 140
- ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY – 140
- ELEMENTARY EDUCATION – 140
- ENGLISH AND LITERARY STUDIES – 140
- ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION – 140
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT – 140
- ESTATE MANAGEMENT – 140
- FISHERIES – 140
- FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE – 140
- FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – 140
- FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT – 140
- FRENCH – 140
- GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY – 140
- GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – 140
- GEOLOGY – 140
- GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING – 140
- HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES – 140
- HOME ECONOMICS AND EDUCATION – 140
- HUMAN ANATOMY – 140
- HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION – 140
- HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS – 140
- HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY – 140
- LAW – 140
- LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE – 140
- LINGUISTICS
- LINGUISTICS AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES – 140
- MARKETING – 140
- MASS COMMUNICATION – 140
- MATHEMATICS – 140
- MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS – 140
- MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE – 140
- MEDICINE AND SURGERY – 140
- MICROBIOLOGY – 140
- MUSIC – 140
- NURSING/NURSING SCIENCE – 140
- PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES – 140
- PHARMACOLOGY – 140
- PHILOSOPHY – 140
- PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION – 140
- PHYSICS – 140
- POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES – 140
- POLITICAL SCIENCE – 140
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – 140
- PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNOLOGY – 140
- PURE CHEMISTRY – 140
- RADIOGRAPHY – 140
- RELIGIOUS STUDIES – 140
- SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY – 140
- SOCIAL WORK – 140
- SOCIOLOGY – 140
- SOIL SCIENCE – 140
- SPECIAL EDUCATION – 140
- STATISTICS – 140
- SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATICS – 140
- TEACHER EDUCATION SCIENCE: – 140
- TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION – 140
- THEATRE ARTS – 140
- TOURISM STUDIES – 140
- URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING – 140
- ZOOLOGY – 140
UNICAL Departmental Cut-off Mark
UNICAL departmental cut-off mark is usually different from their JAMB cut-off mark. The departmental cut-off mark is the final mark that will determine a candidate’s admission.
The UNICAL departmental cut-off mark for 2024 is not yet out but below is for the previous session. If it will be different this year, it won’t be of much difference.
- MEDICINE AND SURGERY 292
- DENTISTRY 260.5
- NURSING 266
- MEDLAB 252
- LAW 276
- LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 151
- THEATRE ARTS 228
- PUBLIC HEALTH 236
- RADIOGRAPHY 256
- ECONOMICS 232.5
- POLITICAL SCIENCE 232
- SOCIOLOGY 224
- PUBLIC ADMIN 232
- BIOCHEMISTRY 232
- ACCOUNTING 240
- BUSINESS EDUCATION 151.5
- BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 232
- HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 244
- COMPUTER SCIENCE 212
- POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES 166.5
- GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 197
- MICROBIOLOGY 220
- HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 216
- HUMAN ANATOMY 212
- BANKING AND FINANCE 212
- ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 184
- ENGLISH AND LITERARY STUDIES 240
- LINGUISTICS AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES 232
- EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS 142
- EDUCATION AND ENGLISH 208
- EDUCATION AND BIOLOGY 188
- EDUCATION MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING 204.5
- ADULT EDUCATION 138
- EDUCATION AND MATHEMATICS 137
- EDUCATION AND PHYSICS 142
- EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES 140
- EDUCATION AND CHEMISTRY 139.5
- EDUCATION AND FRENCH 133
- EDUCATION AND GEOGRAPHY 136
- EDUCATION AND HISTORY 140
- EDUCATION AND POLITICAL SCIENCE 192
- EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCE 149.5
- LINGUISTICS 200.5
- GEOLOGY 151
- GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 166
- TOURISM STUDIES 188
- SCIENCE LAB. TECH 184
UNICAL Frequently Asked Questions And Answers
What is the JAMB cut off for UNICAL?
The UNICAL JAMB cut-off mark is 140.
Is UNICAL Post UTME form out?
YES! As of the time of writing this post, the Post UTME form for 2025 is not yet out. Keep checking our Post UTME page for update.
How much is UNICAL school fees?
As of when this page was updated, the last released school fees were between N44,350 to N63,850 depending on the course and year of study.
Conclusion
UNICAL is one of the federal universities that is competitive when it comes to admission process. You need to ensure you met the UNICAL cut-off mark before you apply for their post-utme so as to be given admission. If your score is low, you can consider to change institution or course to gain admission their year.