The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious federal universities, located in Akoka, Yaba, Lagos. Gaining admission into UNILAG is highly competitive, and it is important for prospective students to understand the full requirements before applying. Here is a comprehensive guide to UNILAG admission 2026.
UNILAG Cut Off Mark 2026
The University of Lagos typically sets a JAMB cut off mark of 200 for Science and Medical courses, and 180 for Arts, Social Science and Management courses. This means candidates who scored below these marks will not be considered for Post UTME registration, regardless of their O’Level results. However, a high UTME score does not guarantee admission — competition is intense, and only candidates who also perform well in the post UTME screening are offered places.
UNILAG Post UTME 2026
UNILAG conducts a Computer-Based Test (CBT) as its post UTME screening exercise. The exam typically covers:
- Use of English — compulsory for all candidates
- Subject combination — based on the course applied for (e.g., Mathematics for Engineering, Biology for Medicine)
Registration for the UNILAG Post UTME 2026 is expected to open between July and August 2026 on the official admissions portal at admissions.unilag.edu.ng. Candidates must have scored at or above the cut off mark in JAMB to be eligible.
UNILAG O’Level Requirements
All candidates must present a minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes at WAEC, NECO or NABTEB — not more than two sittings. The credits must include:
- English Language (compulsory)
- Mathematics (compulsory for Science and most Social Science courses)
- Three (3) other relevant subjects based on the course applied for
Popular Courses at UNILAG and Their Requirements
- Medicine and Surgery (MBBS): JAMB score 240+; O’Level credits in English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Law (LLB): JAMB score 220+; O’Level credits in English, Literature, Government/Economics and two others
- Computer Science: JAMB score 210+; O’Level credits in English, Maths, Physics, and one science subject
- Accounting: JAMB score 200+; O’Level credits in English, Maths, Economics
- Civil Engineering: JAMB score 210+; O’Level credits in English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry
- Mass Communication: JAMB score 200+; O’Level credits in English and four others
- Economics: JAMB score 200+; O’Level credits in English, Maths, Economics
How to Apply for UNILAG Admission 2026
Candidates who chose UNILAG as their first choice in JAMB and scored above the cut off mark are automatically eligible to register for the Post UTME. The steps are:
- Visit the UNILAG admissions portal: admissions.unilag.edu.ng
- Log in using your JAMB registration number
- Pay the Post UTME registration fee
- Choose your preferred exam date and centre
- Print your examination slip and study the recommended subjects
- Sit the Post UTME CBT exam on your scheduled date
UNILAG Admission List 2026
After the Post UTME, UNILAG typically releases three admission lists — the first list, second list, and supplementary list. The first admission list is usually published between September and October 2026. Candidates can check their admission status on the JAMB portal (jamb.gov.ng) under the “Check Admission Status” section, or directly on the UNILAG admissions portal.
UNILAG Departmental Cut Off Marks
In addition to the general UTME cut off, individual departments set their own higher admission scores based on the combined UTME and post UTME performance. These internal departmental scores are not publicly published and vary by year depending on how many qualified candidates applied. In previous years, Medicine typically required a combined admission score of 70+ out of 100, while courses in the Arts Faculty required around 50+.
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