The University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria’s premier university, has officially released the cut-off marks for the 2024/2025 admission exercise. Prospective students must meet the required scores to be considered for admission into their preferred courses.

For the 2024/2025 academic session, the general JAMB cut-off mark for UI is 200. However, admission into various departments is determined by merit-based and category-based cut-off marks.

This blog post provides details on UI’s departmental cut-off marks and what applicants need to know before applying.

University of Ibadan Cut-Off Mark

 

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Understanding UI’s Cut-Off Marks

UI’s admission process considers three types of cut-off marks:

1. Merit Cut-Off – This applies to candidates from all over Nigeria based on academic performance.
2. Catchment Area Cut-Off – This applies to candidates from states classified as UI’s catchment areas.
3. Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) Cut-Off – This applies to candidates from states considered to have lower educational opportunities.

These cut-off marks determine eligibility for admission into specific programs.

UI Departmental Cut-Off Marks for 2024/2025

Below is a table showing the departmental cut-off marks for UI’s various faculties and programs:

Faculty of Agriculture

Programme	Merit	Catchment	ELDS
Agric. Economics	50.375	50.375	50.375
Agric. Extension and Rural Development	50	50	50
Crop and Horticultural Sciences	50	50	50
Soil Resources Management	50	50	50
Animal Science	50	50	50
Crop Protection and Environmental Biology	50	50	50

Faculty of Arts

Programme	Merit	Catchment	ELDS
Anthropology	50	50	50
Arabic Language and Literature	56.5	56.5	56.5
Archaeology	50	50	50
Classical Studies	50	50	50
Communication and Language Arts	61.875	61.875	58
European Studies – French	50	50	50
European Studies – German	50	50	50
European Studies – Russian	50	50	50
English	57.125	57.125	55.25
History	50	50	50
Islamic Studies	50	50	50
Linguistics	58.125	58.125	51.625
Linguistics – Igbo	50	50	50
Linguistics – Yoruba	50	50	50
Music	50	50	50
Philosophy	50	50	50
Religious Studies	50	50	50
Theatre Arts	55.75	55.75	53.125

College of Medicine

Programme	Merit	Catchment	ELDS
Biochemistry	56.125	56.125	51
Dentistry	69.125	69.125	63.625
Environmental Health Science	52	52	52
Human Nutrition and Dietetics	57.125	57.125	53.125
Medical Laboratory Science	65	65	58.75
Medicine and Surgery	78.125	78.125	76.25
Nursing Science	71.875	71.875	63.375
Physiology	60.375	60.375	54.25
Physiotherapy	64.75	64.75	61.125

Faculty of Law

Programme	Merit	Catchment	ELDS
Law	67.25	67.25	66.75

Faculty of Pharmacy

Programme	Merit	Catchment	ELDS
Pharmacy	68	68	65.625

Faculty of Technology

Programme	Merit	Catchment	ELDS
Agricultural & Environmental Engineering	50	50	50
Civil Engineering	61.625	61.625	53.625
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	67	67	50.25
Food Technology	51	51	51
Industrial & Production Engineering	50.25	50.25	50.25
Mechanical Engineering	68	68	55.125
Petroleum Engineering	61.25	61.25	53.625
Wood Products Engineering	50	50	50
Automotive Engineering	54.125	54.125	54.125

Key Takeaways for UI 2024/2025 Admission

1. General Cut-Off Mark – The minimum JAMB score required to apply for UI is 200.
2. Departmental Cut-Offs Vary – Some competitive courses like Medicine (78.125), Pharmacy (68), Nursing (71.875), and Law (67.25) have high cut-off marks.
3. Multiple Admission Categories – UI considers merit-based, catchment area, and ELDS scores when selecting candidates.
4. Higher Scores Increase Admission Chances – Candidates should aim for scores well above their course’s cut-off to enhance their chances of admission.

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Ibadan Cut-Off Mark

1. Can I gain admission into UI with a JAMB score of 200?

Yes, but only for courses with a lower cut-off mark. Competitive courses like Medicine, Pharmacy, and Law require significantly higher scores.

2. Does UI accept second-choice candidates?

No, the University of Ibadan only considers first-choice candidates for admission.

3. What is the post-UTME requirement?

UI conducts a Post-UTME screening test, and your final admission score is calculated based on JAMB + Post-UTME performance.

4. What are UI’s catchment areas?

UI’s catchment areas include Oyo, Lagos, Osun, Ondo, Ogun, and Ekiti states. Candidates from these states may have slightly lower cut-off marks.

5. How competitive is UI admission?

UI is one of the most competitive universities in Nigeria. High JAMB and Post-UTME scores improve your chances of securing admission.

Conclusion

The University of Ibadan remains one of Nigeria’s top institutions, attracting thousands of applicants yearly. To increase your chances of admission, aim for a high JAMB score, perform well in UI’s Post-UTME, and apply early.