UNIMED Cut-Off Mark for 2025/2026 Admission: A First-Hand, In-Depth Guide
I remember the nervous anticipation I felt when I was applying to UNIMED. Between comparing cut-off marks and deciphering aggregate scores, it felt like preparing for a final boss fight. That’s why I’ve created this guide—to save you time, stress, and confusion. Whether you’re eyeing medicine or mathematics, let’s break it all down with real insight and verified details.
What Is a Cut-Off Mark?
A cut-off mark is the minimum score a student must achieve to qualify for admission into a particular university course. At UNIMED, this includes both the JAMB UTME score and the Post-UTME score, which are combined to determine your final aggregate. Competitive courses have much higher cut-off marks due to demand and capacity constraints.
UNIMED General Cut-Off Mark for 2025/2026
UNIMED has set its general JAMB cut-off mark at 160 for the 2025/2026 admission cycle. However, this only qualifies you to write the Post-UTME. Admission into your desired course depends on your total aggregate.
Departmental Cut-Off Marks: Merit vs Catchment Areas
Let me break it down clearly: UNIMED operates a dual-tier cut-off system—Merit and Catchment. While merit cut-off is open to all applicants regardless of state of origin, catchment scores are slightly lower and reserved for students from certain states.
– Merit: 79.5
– Catchment: 78.12
– Merit: 74.38
– Catchment: 73.38
– Merit: 70.12
– Catchment: 68.25
– Merit: 65.75
– Catchment: 63.38
– Merit: 66.75
– Catchment: 63.12
– Merit: 50
– Catchment: 50
– Merit: 50
– Catchment: 50
– Merit: 50
– Catchment: 50
– Merit: 51
– Catchment: 50
– Merit: 52.12
– Catchment: 50
– Merit: 50.88
– Catchment: 50
– Merit: 50
– Catchment: 50
– Merit: 51.88
– Catchment: 50
– Merit: 50
– Catchment: 50
How Is the UNIMED Aggregate Score Calculated?
UNIMED uses a 50:50 ratio system:
JAMB UTME = 50%
Post-UTME = 50%
Here’s how to calculate it:
Divide your JAMB score by 8.
Divide your Post-UTME score by 2.
Add both results to get your aggregate.
Example:
If you scored 280 in JAMB and 70 in Post-UTME:
JAMB: 280 ÷ 8 = 35
Post-UTME: 70 ÷ 2 = 35
Aggregate = 35 + 35 = 70
Important Notes About UNIMED Admissions
From my experience—and speaking with other applicants—these are critical truths you should know:
Scoring above the general 160 doesn’t guarantee admission.
Competitive courses like medicine often require above 75 aggregate.
UNIMED gives preference to candidates who selected it as their first choice.
Meeting the catchment score helps but doesn’t override poor UTME or Post-UTME results.
You must upload your O’Level results on the JAMB portal to be considered.
How to Apply to UNIMED
UNIMED’s admission process is streamlined online:
For inquiries, use their official email:
[email protected] or call +234 703 534 4094
You can also reach them via social media:
Facebook—UNIMED Official
Twitter—@UnimedOndo
FAQs About UNIMED Cut-Off Marks (2025/2026)
What is the minimum JAMB score for UNIMED?
UNIMED’s minimum JAMB score is **160**, but that only qualifies you for the Post-UTME.
Can I get into nursing at UNIMED with a 67 aggregate?
Highly unlikely. The merit cut-off for nursing is **70.12**. Aim higher to stand a chance.
Does UNIMED accept second-choice candidates?
No. Only **first-choice** candidates are eligible to apply for UNIMED admissions.
How competitive is medicine at UNIMED?
Very. You need an aggregate of at least **79.5** to be considered under merit.
Can I combine WAEC and NECO results?
Yes. UNIMED accepts **two sittings**, provided the subject requirements are met.
Final Thoughts: Make Your Scores Count
Applying to UNIMED isn’t just about beating the cut-off—it’s about exceeding it. From what I’ve seen over the years, successful candidates don’t just scrape through; they aim far above the minimum. Prepare well, apply early, and triple-check your documentation. You’re not just applying to a school—you’re stepping into the future of healthcare in Nigeria.
