UNICAL has set out its cut-off mark position for 2026/2027 admissions. Anyone who selected the school on JAMB should treat this as the first checkpoint before any further paperwork or departmental screening begins.
UNICAL is one of Nigeria’s second-generation federal universities and currently has a Graduate school, ten Faculties, and three Institutes. Nothing about that changes based on a candidate’s course of interest.
Built to fulfill its motto ‘Knowledge for Service,’ placing a great premium on learning and character, UNICAL is currently ranked as the 48th best University in Nigeria. Nothing about that changes based on a candidate’s course of interest.
The Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Zana I. Akpagu. Prof. Florence Obi currently holds the position of DVC (Academic), and Prof. Ndifreke Udonwa DVC (Administration). Candidates should keep a copy of every document mentioned here, since admission offices often ask for it again.
The Registrar is Mr. Moses O. Abang. Mrs. Beatrice Igwe is the University Bursar, and Dr. (Mrs.) Nkoyo Edem is the University Librarian. Skipping or rushing this part of the process is one of the more common reasons admission gets delayed.
The University of Calabar was one of the foremost Nigerian Universities to automate students’ registration processes through the College Portal and has taken a step further to automate its alumni relations which includes an online transcript request and processing first of its kind in the country.
However, candidates who have scored a minimum of one 180 in the UTME examination are qualified to apply for admission into any of their choice courses. The new point system is used for calculating scores and also screening students.
UNICAL 2026/2027 Departmental Cut-off Point
The Cut Off mark for each department has been displayed for you to make it easy for you to know your stand.
Below are courses offered at the university as well as their cut-off mark;
Accounting
Merit: 240 Locality: 225 ELDs: 213
Banking and Finance
Merit: 208 Locality:188 ELDs: 176
Biochemistry
Merit: 222 Locality: 192 ELDS: 183
Business Management
Merit: 235
Computer Science
Merit: 218.5 Locality: 141 ELDs: 138
Dentistry
Merit: 252 Locality: 224 ELDs: 222
Economics
Merit: 255 Locality: 245 ELDs: 240
Education and English
Merit: 220
Electronics and Computer Technology
Merit 208
English and Literary Studies
Merit: 240 Locality: 232 ELDs: 217
Genetics and Biotechnology
Merit: 210 Locality: 190 ELDs: 176
History and International Studies
Merit: 215 Locality: 200 ELDs: 150
Human Kinetics
Merit: 190
Law
Merit: 271.5 Locality: 248 ELDs: 248
Linguistics
Merit: 241
Med Lab Sci
Merit 254 Locality:245 ELDS:???
Medicine and Surgery
Merit: 291 Locality: 279 ELDs: 276
Microbiology
Merit: 210 Locality: 193
Nursing Science
Merit: 256
Philosophy
Merit: 215 Locality: 188 ELDs: 170
Physiology
MERIT: 205 LOCALITY: 188 ELDS: 179
Political Science
Merit: 245 Locality: 225 ELDs: 200
Public Admin
Merit: 225
Radiography
Merit: 250 Locality: 233 ELDs: 229
Statistics
Merit: 150 Locality: 140 ELDs: 138
Theater and Media Studies
Merit: 270 Locality: 246
Zoology
Merit: 180 Locality: 163 ELDs: 160
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UNICAL 2026/2027 Nature of Admission Screening
The University of Calabar holds her admission screening exercises within a week or a couple of weeks, and it usually comes in two phases. Students who apply to study in the school are to proceed with the pre-screening exercise when once it is published.
Documents required for the pre-screening exercise are SSCE results and JAMB registration printout only.
It is often important that a candidate arrive early and locate his/her screening venue early. Applicants will be screened on the JAMB scores and their SSCE results.
The second phase of the screening is after the admission lists might have been released. Candidates who have merited the admission will be invited for another screening exercise. Here are all documents such as;
- Original copies of their educational qualifications (Statements of Results/Certificates).
N/B: Cases of awaiting results will NOT be accepted. - Birth Certification/Age Declaration.
- A letter of good conduct from your Village Head or a responsible member of your
community/or civil servant not below Grade Level 10 or equivalent in the private sector. - Certificate of Local Government of origin; and this notification of admission status.
Clearing UNICAL’s Mark Is Only Step One
Clearing UNICAL‘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.