The University of Ibadan (UI) has officially released the cut-off marks for its 2026/2027 undergraduate admission exercise, covering three science faculty programmes: Microbiology, Physiology, and Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The figures, published by the university's Undergraduate Admissions Unit, establish distinct score thresholds for three admission categories: Merit, Catchment, and Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS).
Detailed Cut-off Marks for Microbiology, Physiology, and Nutrition
For Microbiology, the cut-off mark is uniform across all three categories. Candidates applying under Merit, Catchment, and ELDS are all required to score a minimum of 50.625. This makes Microbiology the most accessible of the three programmes in terms of entry requirements.
Physiology presents a slightly higher threshold. Merit and Catchment candidates need a minimum score of 55.375, while those applying through the ELDS category are required to achieve at least 52.00. This indicates a moderate reduction for educationally disadvantaged applicants.
Human Nutrition and Dietetics carries the highest Merit and Catchment cut-off among the three programmes at 58.125. ELDS candidates, however, face a lower benchmark of 53.00, reflecting the university's policy of supporting applicants from states considered educationally disadvantaged.
Understanding the Admission Categories
The ELDS category is designed to assist applicants from states deemed educationally disadvantaged, allowing them to secure admission at a lower cut-off compared to those competing on the general merit or catchment basis. Catchment, on the other hand, refers to candidates from states within the geographical zone of the university, who also benefit from reduced thresholds in some cases.
Prospective students are advised to cross-check their JAMB scores against the published thresholds and confirm which category applies to them before proceeding with any post-UTME or admissions processes. This step is critical to ensuring eligibility and avoiding unnecessary application errors.
Related UI Cut-off Announcements
In a related development, Legit.ng previously reported that the University of Ibadan had released its 2026/2027 cut-off marks for Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Computer Science. Additionally, the university has published cut-off marks for Theatre Arts, Dentistry, and Biochemistry, covering the same three categories of candidates. Dentistry carries the highest threshold among these courses, with Merit and Catchment candidates facing the same benchmark, while ELDS candidates receive a reduced mark.
These announcements are part of UI's ongoing effort to provide clear and transparent admission guidelines for the 2026/2027 academic session, enabling prospective students to plan their applications accordingly.
