BIU has confirmed how its cut-off mark works for the 2026/2027 session. That detail shapes everything else a candidate does next in the admission process, from screening eligibility to document submission.
Candidates who are still unsure where they stand should treat BIU’s figure as the starting point for everything else in the admission process. This figure applies to every candidate who selected the institution, regardless of course preference.

BIU 2026/2027 Cut-off Mark
JAMB fixed cut-off mark for Benson Idahosa University is 160. That detail stays the same for every candidate who applies through JAMB this cycle.
You might ask questions like I had 160 and above but was not still given admission to study my desired course. Skipping or rushing this part of the process is one of the more common reasons admission gets delayed.
Candidates with higher scores are first considered in admission basics candidates with lower scores who might meet the cut-off mark of 160 may likely not be admitted. In fact, it is the higher your scores, the higher the chance of being admitted.
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BIU 2026/2027 Departmental Cut-off Mark
Benson Idahosa University does not really have a specific cut-off mark for courses. However, candidates who have scored a minimum of 160 in the UTME examination are eligible to apply for admission into any of their choice courses.
Due to the high number of students wishing to study at Benson Idahosa University, the admission process is competitive, and admissions are given based on the higher the jamb scores, the higher the chances of being admitted.
BIU’s Cutoff, Put in Context
Clearing BIU‘s cut-off mark is the entry requirement, not the finish line. Candidates still need to complete every other step in the admission process to secure a place.
That is true no matter how comfortably a candidate clears the mark. BIU candidates should keep that in mind while the rest of the admission process plays out.

