Dominicmario OgodoYou are definitely on the right track if you are seeking admission into UNILAG. Do you know UNILAG is one of the best federal universities in Nigeria and it also ranks well among the list of universities in the world?
Let me not wow you further. In this post, you will learn all you would want to know about the JAMB Cut-off mark of different departments in University of Lagos , UNILAG. So if that is what you seek, you are on the right page.
You will also learn the answers to some questions you might be asking about the admission process in UNILAG. So my dear friend, read along carefully as we delve into this stream of information.
WHAT IS UNILAG JAMB CUT-OFF MARK?
The official JAMB cut-off mark for all Nigerian universities including UNILAG is 180.
This means that UNILAG aspirants who made up to 180 in JAMB can purchase the University’s Post UTME form when it comes out. And you must understand that it is not yet a guarantee that you will be admitted since you scored 180 or more.
Different departments in the University has their own cut-off mark and it tends to play better role in the decision of which students to admit. Now let’s find out these departmental cut-off marks.
UNILAG DEPARTMENTAL CUT-OFF MARK
| Department | Merit Cut-off Mark |
|---|---|
| English Language | 64.65 |
| French | 61.9 |
| Russian | 59.425 |
| History & Strategic Studies | 64.375 |
| Linguistic Igbo/Yoruba | 56.25 |
| Chinese | 64.9 |
| Philosophy | 62.775 |
| Christian Religious Studies | 60.25 |
| Islamic Studies | 59.625 |
| Accounting | 72.95 |
| Actuarial Science | 66.75 |
| Finance | 67.875 |
| Business Admin | 67.675 |
| Industrial Relations & Personnel Management | 64.975 |
| Insurance | 64 |
| Adult Education | 58.2 |
| Education Economics | 64.5 |
| Education Business | 62.9 |
| Education Islamic Religion Studies | 60.075 |
| Education Igbo | Nil |
| Education English | 64.3 |
| Education Early Childhood | 62.375 |
| Education Yoruba | 52.225 |
| Education French | 55.475 |
| Education History | 58.975 |
| Education Christian Religion Studies | 59.7 |
| Education Geography | 55.825 |
| Educational Administration | 60.825 |
| Educational Foundations | 60.775 |
| Health Education | 55.475 |
| Human Kinetics | 56.375 |
| Education Biology | 58.6 |
| Education Chemistry | 56.3 |
| Education Home Economics | 54.575 |
| Education Integrated Science | 48.95 |
| Education Mathematics | 57.05 |
| Education Physics | 54.25 |
| Education Technology | 57.45 |
| Creative Arts | 63.775 |
| Medicine and Surgery | 81.375 |
| Physiotheraphy | 73.45 |
| Radiography | 72.75 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 72.325 |
| Pharmacology | 71.2 |
| Physiology | 69.525 |
| Dentistry | 74.05 |
| Pharmacy | 75.3 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 72.85 |
| Chemical & Petroleum Engineering | 73.575 |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | 72.025 |
| Computer Engineering | 76.65 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 77.425 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 78.65 |
| Metallurgical & Material Engineering | 70.6 |
| Petroleum & Gas Engineering | 72.75 |
| Surveying & Geoinformatics Engr | 67.3 |
| Systems Engineering | 77.45 |
| Architecture | 74.7 |
| Building | 65.525 |
| Estate Management | 65 |
| Quantity Surveying | 65.6 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 58.975 |
| Law | 73.975 |
| Biochemistry | 69.575 |
| Botany | 60.725 |
| Cell Biology & Genetics | 65.6 |
| Chemistry | 65.5 |
| Computer Science | 74.625 |
| Geology | 66.875 |
| Geophysics | 67.6 |
| Marine Biology | 62.625 |
| Fisheries | 57.675 |
| Mathematics | 66.85 |
| Industrial Mathematics | 67.2 |
| Statistics | 66.3 |
| Microbiology | 67.2 |
| Physics | 63.1 |
| Zoology | 60.025 |
| Economics | 71.575 |
| Geography | 59.975 |
| Mass Communication | 69.65 |
| Political Science | 66.125 |
| Psychology | 66.975 |
| Social Work | 63.35 |
| Sociology | 65.2 |
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
The University of Lagos commonly known as UNILAG is a public research research university located in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is one of the five first generation of universities in Nigeria. Hence, the university was established in 1962.
The University is an outstanding one which has produced many important and resourceful personalities in Nigeria. One among the host of many is Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, the Vice President of Nigeria.
UNILAG is located in three campuses with the main campus in Akoka. The College of Medicine is located in Idi Araba while the School of Radiography is in Yaba.
FACULTIES IN UNILAG
The University of Lagos is composed of 12 academic faculties which are:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Dental Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Social Science
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Pharmacy
Each of these faculties are made up of numerous departments through which quality education and sound research are carried out.
With such succinct academic qualities as to attract so many international recognition, UNILAG can be your best choice of university in Nigeria. You only need to brace up and take the opportunity and become a student of this prestigious university.
UNILAG ADMISSION PROCESS
The University of Lagos admit students via the UTME and Direct Entry modes. There is also the sandwich system for students in the Continuing Education section. Undergraduate students are also pulled in from the JUPEB programme.
For this article, we are concerned about the UTME mode of admission. Therefore students seeking admission into UNILAG are advised to choose the institution as their first choice of institution.
Students who chose the school as second or third choice of university will not be considered for admission. Nonetheless, such students can make changes in their choices via the JAMB change of course/institution application form.
Only students who have scored from 180 and above in the JAMB UTME will proceed to the next stage of post UTME or screening. After the screening, qualified candidates will be selected and offered the provisional admission into the various courses they chose.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is UNILAG cut-off mark calculated?
To calculate your UNILAG post UTME aggregate or cut-off mark:
- Divide your JAMB score by 8
- Divide your post UTME score by 2
- Add the two products of the divisions above.
- The resulting aggregate is your score. With that, your fate of admission will be decided.
Is UNILAG Post UTME form out?
At the time of publishing this article, the post UTME form for University of Lagos was not out. Meanwhile, the form is usually made available to interested candidates for purchase between the month of July and August.
With the rise of the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, I am afraid it will remain so. So to remain up-to-date with every information regarding that, do well to subscribe to our newsletter.
How can I get admitted into UNILAG?
First, UNILAG is a Federal University of Nigeria and as such any Nigerian and even foreign students can be admitted into the university. So to be admitted into the University of Lagos, you will have to:
- Write the JAMB UTME and pass with at least 200 mark. Perhaps you are not sure how to pass JAMB, this guide can help you through the process.
- Buy the post UTME form and sit for the exam. Do well to score high also in the exam.
- Meet the requirements and have all th necessary documents needed for your registration.
- Pray and be optimistic you will be admitted. Doubting your abilities and potentialities is already a road to huge failure.
CONCLUSION
Securing admission into the University of Lagos, UNILAG can be a daunting escapade. But when you have the right information and tools, the work will be easier for you and you will be halfway through the entire process.
So with this post about the JAMB Cut-off mark of UNILAG and the departmental cut-off marks, you’ll be able to position your targets right.
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