Many students struggle to calculate their aggregate score and cut-off mark because it varies by institution. Here’s exactly how Plateau State University (PLASU) works it out, with a correctly worked example.
What Is Post-UTME Score?
After every UTME exercise, JAMB sets a national benchmark score that candidates must meet before they’re eligible to sit a school’s Post-UTME. PLASU then fixes its own cut-off, generally around 160, which can’t fall below JAMB’s benchmark. This cut-off mark is what’s known as the school’s cut-off mark.
How to Calculate PLASU Aggregate Score
PLASU’s JAMB examination is marked out of 400, while its Post-UTME screening is marked out of 100. The formula is a 50:50 split between the two:
- Divide your JAMB score by 8.
- Divide your Post-UTME score by 2.
- Add the two results together to get your aggregate score.
Say a candidate scored 259 in JAMB and 83 in PLASU’s Post-UTME:
259 ÷ 8 = 32.375
83 ÷ 2 = 41.5
32.375 + 41.5 = 73.875
That candidate’s aggregate score would be approximately 73.9 out of a possible 100.
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PLASU Departmental Cut-off Marks for 2026/2027
Engineering courses: typically 220 and above.
Arts courses: typically 190 and above.
Commercial courses: typically 200 and above.
Physical and natural sciences courses: typically 180 and above.
Professional courses like Medicine and Law: typically 230 and above, with these two among the most competitive at PLASU.
These bands shift slightly each session, so confirm the exact figure for your course on PLASU’s official admissions portal. If your course or departmental cut-off mark wasn’t listed above, comment in the comment box below this post, and we’ll get back to you.
Final Thoughts
PLASU’s aggregate takes under a minute to calculate: JAMB divided by 8, Post-UTME divided by 2, added together. Check your result against your department’s cut-off above, then confirm against PLASU’s official admissions page for the 2026/2027 session.