University of Maiduguri Releases Approved Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Undergraduate Admissions

The management of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has officially released the approved minimum admissible cut-off marks for all undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The announcement provides a key update for candidates who selected the University of Maiduguri as their first choice in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), as it outlines the benchmark scores required for eligibility into various academic programmes.

According to the university, the newly released admission framework contains a detailed breakdown of departmental cut-off marks across all faculties. The structure also incorporates different admission considerations, including Merit category placements, Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) provisions, and Catchment Area requirements in line with national admission policies.

The management emphasized that candidates must ensure their UTME scores meet or exceed the approved minimum requirements for their selected courses. Only applicants who satisfy the stipulated benchmarks will be considered for subsequent screening and final admission placement.

Prospective students have been advised to carefully review the full list of cut-off marks for their respective programmes to avoid errors in eligibility assessment. The complete admission guidelines and departmental thresholds for the 2026/2027 academic session are stated in the official document released by the institution.