Akwa Ibom State University is one of the most sought after universities in the South South region and as expected, admission into this institution is by merit. To gain admission into AKSU, the following obligations must be met.
1)You must have your complete O’level results as awaiting results are not accepted.
2) You must select AKSU as your first choice of university during JAMB registration and scoring at least 140 and above which is the minimum required cut off mark for gaining admission into Akwa Ibom State University.
The management of Akwa Ibom State University wishes to inform all prospective candidates that the JAMB official cut off mark for AKSU for 2025/2026 academic session has been released by the school authority. Candidates who initially did not select AKSU as their first choice will be required to effect a change of course and institution form via the approved JAMB CBT Centre closest to you.
All candidate that chose AKSU during the 2025/2026 UTME are to confirm via the list if they score up to the minimum required cut off mark.
Warning!!! scoring up to AKSU JAMB cut off mark does not guarantee any candidate automatic admission into the university, as internal screen would be carried out by the school authority and upon crossing that stage, you would be admitted into the university.
Important Note: Kindly be informed that passing the approved JAMB cut off mark and post UTME screening exercise is not enough, candidates must meet the required cut off point for the course being applied for before admission can be given. You may want to find out how you can know if you meet AKSU cut off mar for your course? All that is needed from you is to calculate your aggregate score or aggregate cut off mark which is a combination of your JAMB score and post UTME score after you must have divided your JAMB score by 8 and post UTME by 2 and summing up both (JAMB and Post UTME) together. You can read up on how to calculate AKSU’s aggregate score as the practical example would give you a clearer understanding.
Candidates who selected Akwa Ibom state university have always asked the following questions about AKSU cut off mark for this academic session and it is high time we answered their questions as it may also fall in line with the question you may have been wanting to ask. Please refer to the table below;
| FAQs on AKSU JAMB CUT OFF MARK | ANSWERS TO AKSU UTME CUT OFF POINT. |
| What is AKSU current cut off mark? | AKSU’s cut off mark is 140. Any UTME candidate that scores 140 and above is eligible for AKSU post UTME screening exercise. |
| Does AKSU Accept second choice candidates? | AKSU accepts both first and second choice candidates. |
| Can AKSU accept me if I score 150? | No. Only candidates that score 140 and above are eligible to apply for AKSU post UTME. |
| What is AKSU JAMB cut off mark for Nursing? | Candidates with 220 and above and score at least 65 in their post UTME have higher chances of studying Nursing in AKSU but please confirm if Nursing is offered in AKSU. |
| If I score 190 in jamb and still use AKSU as second choice can I gain admission? | Akwa Ibom state university accepts first and second choice UTME candidates irrespective of your JAMB score. |
| How can I change my university to AKSU because I passed their cut off mark? | Simply purchase a change of course form from JAMB, it costs about 2,500 naira. Fill the necessary details and submit. You will be informed when your application is successful via the registered email or you can verify via JAMB CAPS. |
| I got 8 credits in my O’Level but my JAMB score is 181 and I am applying for Banking and Finance. What are my chances of gaining admission in AKSU? | With 181 JAMB score and 8 credit passes, you still stand a chance of gaining admission into AKSU but your post UTME score must be high. |
| What is AKSU JAMB cut off mark for Medicine and Surgery? | We will advise you score at least 250 and above in your JAMB to stand a chance when calculating your aggregate score. |
| I am an indigene of Akwa Ibom state, can I be considered for admission if I score below the cut off mark? | The minimum cut off mark for AKSU is the same for all candidates irrespective of the state of origin of the candidate. |
| What is the cut off mark for Electrical and Electronics Engineering in AKSU? | We advise that you score at least 240 and above in your JAMB so when your aggregate score is calculated, you will stand a better chance of gaining admission into AKSU. |
| I scored 198 in jamb is there any chance of me gaining admission into medical biochemistry? | First you need to confirm if Medical Biochemistry is offered in AKSU. However, the answer to the question is No. Notwithstanding, you are eligible to participate in the post UTME. I would advise you change your course to a less competitive one. |
| I am an indigene and I scored 183 in JAMB, can I secure admission in AKSU? | The answer is YES you can because you scored higher than the minimum cut off mark for AKSU. However, gaining admission would also depend on the course you selected. |
| I score 197 in my JAMB, can I gain admission to study English?? Am an indigene and in my O’level result I have 7Bs 1A and 1C. Can I be admitted into AKSU with this O’level result? | Yes you can be admitted. |
| Can someone with 185 In Jamb gain admission into AKSU to study accounting? | You can gain admission into AKSU but definitely not to study Accounting. Accounting is a professional course hence high JAMB cut off mark. You need at least 240 and above with a good post UTME score to study Accounting in AKSU. |
| Does AKSU accept Transfer students from other universities? | Yes AKSU accept transfer students so long as you meet their requirements. |
| What is AKSU’s cut off mark for LAW? | With a JAMB score of 260 and above you can study Law in AKSU. Law requires a good JAMB score because of the strong competition. |
| What JAMB score can I get in order to study Pharmacy at AKSU? | Firstly, go through the courses offered in AKSU to confirm if Pharmacy is studied in the institution, if YES. You will need to score at least 260 in JAMB in order to gain admission into AKSU to study Pharmacy. |
The above are the most frequently asked questions and best possible answers for AKSU JAMB cut off mark. Please go through them thoroughly as they would be very useful in helping you know your course and required cut off mark.
AKSU Cut Off Mark For 2025/2026 Academic Session
Surprisingly Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) cut-off mark for 2025/2026is 140 just like most state universities. However, departments still have their cut off marks. So the aggregate of your JAMB, O’Level result and Post UTME score is calculated to give the departmental cut off marks.
See AKSU departmental cut off mark for all courses 2025/2026 academic session below:
| COURSES | AKSU MINIMUM JAMB CUT OFF MARK |
| Faculty of Agriculture | |
| Animal Science | 140 and above |
| Crop Science | 140 and above |
| Soil Science | 140 and above |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture | 140 and above |
| Faculty of Arts | |
| English | 140 and above |
| History and International Studies | 140 and above |
| Religious and Cultural Studies | 140 and above |
| Philosophy | 140 and above |
| Performing (Theatre Arts) | 140 and above |
| Faculty of Education | |
| Biology Education | 140 and above |
| Chemistry Education | 140 and above |
| Integrated Science Education | 140 and above |
| Mathematics Education | 140 and above |
| Physics Education | 140 and above |
| Faculty of Engineering | |
| Agricultural Engineering | 140 and above |
| Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering | 140 and above |
| Petroleum Engineering | 140 and above |
| Civil Engineering | 140 and above |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 140 and above |
| Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture | 140 and above |
| Mechanical Engineering | 140 and above |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | |
| Mass Communication | 140 and above |
| Economics | 140 and above |
| Political Sciences | 140 and above |
| Public Administration | 140 and above |
| Faculty of Biological Sciences | |
| Botany | 140 and above |
| Microbiology | 140 and above |
| Genetics and Biotechnology | 140 and above |
| Zoology | 140 and above |
| Marine Biology | 140 and above |
| Biological sciences | 140 and above |
| Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| Accounting | 140 and above |
| Business Administration | 140 and above |
| Marketing | 140 and above |
Scoring up to the minimum required cut off mark gives candidates the eligibility to purchase their post UTME form for 2025/2026 as soon as it is released by the management of the university.
Have you chosen AKSU as your preferred choice of institution during your UTME registration?
If yes and you were able to beat AKSU JAMB cut off mark for 2025/2026, then you are good to go but if otherwise is the case, the only option would be for you to change your course or institution, you can read on how to change your course and institution through JAMB you will see the step by step approach on getting it done.
AKSU UTME Admission Requirements
(i) Admission into the Akwa Ibom State University shall be through Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) or Direct Entry.
In addition to attaining the general required standard in UTME, candidates must satisfy the general University requirements as well as the specific Faculty and Programmes requirements.
Note: All admissions shall be through JAMB.
(ii) The candidate must be over 16 years of age by 1st October in the year of admission.
(iii) Candidates must possess at least 5 credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language at GCE O/L, WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents at not more than 2 sittings.
(iv) Candidates with Teachers Grade II (TC II) with passes at credit or merit levels in conjunction with credit passes in relevant subjects at GCE, WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents may be considered. No subject may be counted at both TC II and GCE O/L, WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents.
Direct Entry Requirements
Candidates for Direct Entry admission must possess any of the following qualifications:
(i) Two (2) passes at GCE A/L, HSC, IJMB or approved equivalents in relevant subjects and at least credit passes in three (3) other subjects, including English Language at GCE (O/L), WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents at not more than 2 sittings.
(ii) Three (3) passes at GCE A/L, HSC, IJMB or approved equivalents in relevant subjects and at least credit passes in two (2) other subjects including English Language at GCE O/L, WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents at not more than two sittings.
(iii) Two (2) passes at merit level or above in two (2) recognized NCE, OND, HND subjects or approved equivalents and at least 3 credit passes in other subjects including English Language at GCE O/L WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents at not more than 2 sittings.
Other Admission Requirements
(i) A pass in general paper at HSC or approved equivalents would not be accepted as a substitute for a credit pass in English Language at GCE O/L, WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents.
As usual, we try to remind candidates that the higher their JAMB score, the better the chances of gaining admission into the selected university or polytechnics of their choices.
Also, please note that AKSU admit based on merit though indigenes stand better chances of gaining admission than non-indigenes. This is a practice that is applicable in all states universities in Nigeria.
Hope this was informative enough? if you have any question as regards the minimum cut off mark required by candidates to sit for AKSU post UTME for 2025/2026 academic session, you can reach out to us through the comment section below and we shall gladly respond to all questions accordingly.
You could also send questions or input via the comment section below and get instant feedback from our team.
I have 188 in jamb can I study biochemistry in AKSU,I passed all my O’level subjects and AKSU is my first choice
Notwithstanding, 188 for Biochem is almost impossible.
i scored 213 is it ok for mechanical engineering
213 is not high enough for Mechanical Engineering
with 184 can i get admission to study marine engineering
No you can’t. You need to change your course.
I scored 145 in my Jamb
I put Aksu as my first and second choice
Can I till get admission in Mass communication
No you can’t.
Can I study law with 171 in akwa ibom state university
Please change your course
please I scored 187 in jamb, I choose Akwa Ibom State University as my second choice, can I still get admission in Business Administration
You should change your course because 187 can’t give you admission to study Business Admin at AKSU.
I scored 167 in jamb 8 credits in o’level do I have a chance to gain medical laboratory science in Aksu
Your O’level is good but your score is not high enough for MLS.
I hv 8 credit in waec an 144 in jamb den my first choice of schools is Aksu.
Can i stand a chance to admission to studies political science??
Your chances are slim
I scored 8 credit in waec an 144 in jamb
An my first choice of studies is Aksu
Can i stand a chance to studies political science?? Sir.
I scored 207 in jamb, I’m I eligible for law course?
Unfortunately you can’t study Law with 207
I scored 207 in my jamb, I’m I eligible for law course?
What is the cutt of mark
Peace Vincent
I scored 169 in jamb I want to study biology in education
Do I have hope
Yes you do
If I score below 240 can I still study computer science?
You can.
Please can i get admission to study medical laboratory science with 194?
It is going to be difficult
I scored 161 can I study public administration in aksu
Your chances are quite slim
I score 157 can i study English studies with it in asku
I doubt it
Pls is the certificate of origin and certificate of medical fitness important
No you can’t
With 210 can I study biochemistry in aksu
I score 166 can I be admitted to study Mechanical engineering in aksu
No
Pls i score 168 in my jamb in my o’level i had 7b’s, 1A and 1c
Then what if i score high in my utme exams can i secure admission in aksu to read medicine and surgery
No
Pls is the any science course I can study with the mark of 160 in asku
I scored 181, I want to change Aksu from second choice to first choice, please will I have admissions in English education?
Yes you can be considered
What science course can I study with 176??
Please I scored 175 in my jamb can I get admitted into AKSU to study political science
No
I score 170 in jamb
can i get admission in AKSU To study civil enginerrinp.
No you can’t. Your chances of being admitted this year is very low
I score 174 in my jamb
Please can I study microbiology in aksu
No
Sir please I score 165 can I study microbiology in Aksu aS my second choice
No you won’t be given admission.
Sir please I score 165 can I study microbiology in Aksu
No you can’t
I scored 156 in my JAMB and I scored 7credit in my 0level can I study animal science in aksu 2025/2026
Your JamB score is too low
Pls i had 159 in my Jamb can i study Biochemistry or Micro Biology
None
Pls i scored 180 in my jamb and i want to study public administration and AKSU is my first choice, and d required subject for dis course in my waec is very good ..Pls i want to knw if i stand a chance and am from akwa ibom
To be honest with you, studying Public Administration with 180 is almost impossible. I will advice you change your course.
I score 203 in jamb, can i be admitted to study mass com. And history and international relations
No
I’m a science student can I get admitted in Aksu with jamb score 174
Yes you can be admitted
I score 164 in jamb, can i gain admission into AKSU, and i put it as my second choice please i need to know?
It would have been better if you had made it your 1st choice
I scored 175 in my Jamb and i want to study English language, can i be admitted in AKSU?
It’s possible
Maybe somepeople need a second chance in life
I score 172 ion jamb can I study accounting
No you can’t. You need at least 260 and above to stand a good chance of being admitted.
Please I score 162 in Jamb. Can I study Computer Science in Aksu?
162 UTME score is not high enough to land you computer science
I want to study Marine engineering and I scored 167 will I be admitted to AKSU
No. 167 isn’t high enough for Marine Engineering at AKSU
If we can’t gain admission with 160 what’s the point of putting the cut off mark at 160
It depends on the course. The cut off mark is the minimum score you must pass to be eligible for post UTME. You don’t expect to score 160 and study Engineering when others with 250 are also applying for same course. Of course the best will be chosen so you with 160 definitely don’t stand a chance because of your score. Thats what it simply means. You can only study low competitive courses.
I scored 197
Can I be admitted to study public administration? Or mass communication
You stand a better chance with Pulic Admin than Mass Comm
I scored 171 in jamb and I want to study computer science can I gain admission
No
do jamb score of 173 stand any chance to study accountancy
No chance at all
I scored 173 in jamb can I gain admission 2 study chemistry science
Pls I scored 194 in the just concluded jamb, am an idigene of Akwa Ibom mkpat Enin princely.
I want to study business management.Aksu I’d my second choice, am I assured of getting admission.
I scored 208 in jamb will I gain admission in Mass communication
I will advice you change your course. 208 is too low for Mass Communication.
I scored 173 in jamb will I get admission into AKSU to study Marketing plz
I Score 169 in UTME and I chose AKSU as my First choice. Will I be eligible to apply for Civil Engineer
I Score 169 in UTME and I chose AKSU as my First choice. Will I eligible to apply for Civil Engineer
I Score 169 in UTME and I chose AKSU as my First choice, Will I eligible to Study Civil Engineer.
Hi, I scored 174 in my UTME. Can I be admitted to study political science here in AKSU.
Pls i scored 161 can ipad study chemistry or microbiology in AKSU
or any course as a science student
No you will not be considered. Your score is actually too low.
Can Iget admission with 189 to study marketing?
I score 248 in my UTME , am i eligible in study civil engineering.
Please I scored 217 in jamb can I be given admission to study Mass communication in Aksu
Please I scored 168 in my UTME,is there any science course that I will be admitted with and which course is that?
I scored 161, what can I study in Akwa ibom State University
Please i scored 167 will i be given admission to study marine engineering.
Please I haven’t heard anything about students on inter-university transfer admission
I submitted my application with credentials before the strike and it passed through the HoD and Dean to the vice chancellor for approval
Please i scored 187 will i be given admission to study political science
Your chances are quite slim.
I score 131 will aksu give me admission to study education in physics
Which course can I study with 162
Can i study architecture in aksu with 173
Please which Course can i study with 169..
I’m a commercial student??
Do I stand a chance of studying english and literal studies with 171
Which course can I study with 163 in asuk as a science student
I score 163 can I gain admission to study microbiology in akwa lbom state uuniversity
Please can I study English in Aksu with 231
I don’t get you sir/ma explain better
I scored 231 in jamb can I be considered for English in
Aksu
I scored 197 in jamb can I still study performing arts in
Aksu
Your chances are slim
Please i had 185 can i study chemistry in aksu
I scored 160 on jamb will i be admitted to Aksu ? With any course
I honestly don’t know the course you want to change to. Because your score is too low
Please, I scored 174. Can I be admitted into Aksu as my first choice for Mass communication?
I scored 186 can I get admission to study computer science in Aksu?
I scored 179 can I be admitted to study political science
Pls I scored 160 can I get admission to study biochemistry
No
Does aksu offer med lab sci
No
Is AKSU doing computer engineering
Please I scored 196 please am I eligible for mass communication
KSU won’t accept you with 196 for Mass Communication
I scored 200 in jamb can I get admission in marketing
200 is not high enough for marketing
I had 204 in jamb pls can I study Accounting
No you cant
I scored 203 in jamb pls can I study economics
No
Pls I scored 203, can I study economics, I put aksu as first choice
No you can’t. I will advice you change your course
I scored 203 in jamb and I am going for computer science….am I eligible
203 for CSC is not possible. I will advice you change your course.
Enter your comment here…Is sociology and anthropology offered in AKSU?
No
Pls I scored 221 in jamb, can I still get the admission for masscom
Your chances are slim but a very high post UTME score would help a great deal.
I have an E8 in economics and I’d like to study accounting in Aksu
Will i be considered for admission?
No. Economics Mathematics and English language plus any other 2 subjects are required for studying Accounting in AKSU or any university in Nigeria.
Please I scored 179 in my UTME 2020 , please can I be admitted to study English and literally studies?
I score 237 n i put aksu as my choice to study economics any hope
Is aksu offering nursing science? How many cut off mark
Nursing is offered in AKSU
I score 173 pls can I be given admission
please I scored 172 in my jamb what course can I go for
I scored 162 can I study accounting in aksu
No you can’t. AKSU won’t admit you into Accounting with 162.
but the cutoff mark was said to be 160 where are u getting your 180 from
I scored 167 in my utme result and i want to study business admin, is it possible, i put aksu as first choice
No it’s not possible.
I score 180 in my utme result and I want to study mass communication would it be possible
No it is not possible to study Mass Comm with 180 in AKSU
Pls i score 186 can i study philosophy in aksu
Yes you can if your post UTME score is high
I scored 193 can I gain admission to study economic in Akwa ibom state University
You can’t study economics with 193 at Akwa Ibom State University. You need at least 230 and above to stand a chance.
Pls i scored 162 can i study accounting in asku
No it is not possible to study Accounting with 162 at AKSU
Pls I scored 178,can I study history and international studies or philosophy?
No
Pls I scored 178,can I study history and international studies or philosophy
No. It is not possible. Your JAMB score is not high enough
I scored 182 in my jamb, can I still get admission to study political science in Aksu
no
I scored 178 for integrated science education can I be admitted,first choice
Well its a 50/50 case. Lets wait and hear JAMB’s directive.
What science course can I study with 195
I scored 182 in Jamb and I want to study microbiology in AKSU.
Will I be able to gain admission in AKSU?
No. Your JAMB score isn’t high enough.
i scored 186 can I study economics
No you cant
Mine is 237 aksu first choice anyhope
Sure you can be considered in AKSU if your post UTME score is high and your waec result is good too.
Score 175 second choice aksu course microbiology any hope?
No hope
I scored 176 .pls can I be Admitted to study political science in Aksu ,I picked Aksu as my first choice.
Yes you are eligible
I score 215, pls will I be admitted to study Genetics and Biotechnology in AKSU
With 215 your chances low
I have my papers all good Art Department can I study Comuputer Sciences
You can not be art inclined and go study computer science no matter how good your O level result is because you result automatically will not meet GBE entry requirements for Computer science
my jamb score is 173, please can I study Electrical & Electronic Engineering in Aksu, I choose them my first choice
Pls I Scored 231 In My Jamb Score Will I Be Admitted To Study Mass Communication?
Pls I scored 172 in jamb do I have a chance to study business administration in aksu nd I also selected aksu as my second choice of institution.
Can i gain admission wit 178 to study busness admin
No. You cannot study Business Administration with 178, not even with 200
Plz can i gain admission wit 178 ….to study business admin …aksu
Please I want to study Genetics And biotechnology, I scored 185 in my Jamb, and I choose AKSU as my first choice. Any hope?
I scored 170 and i want to study computer science
Your JAMB score is not good enough for computer science
Pls i score 163 in my jamb can i gain admission to study computer science?
i score 183in jamb with a good grade in ma ssce what my chance to study bussiness administration in aksu
Still not good enough for Business Admin at AKSU
I had 174 in jamb and my course is Linguistics, I registered aksu as my third choice can I by chance be accepted? I need help
Why don’t you choose your 1st choice. What school did you select as first choice?
I got 174 can I hav admission 2 study marine transportation I put Aksu as my first choice
Is aksu not offereing pharmacist as a course?
I got 174 can I hav admission 2 study marine transportation I put Aksu as my first choice
I Score 175 Will I Still Gain Admission To Study Mechanical Eng. I Put Aksu As First Choice. Pls I Need Orgent Answers