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University of Calabar (UNICAL)

Cross River State · Federal University

Admission open
Last confirmed 25 days ago · Sources: JAMB CAPS, University of Calabar (UNICAL) Admissions Office
Key dates
Post-UTME screening
2026-06-01
Admission list release
Not yet announced
O'Level upload deadline
Not yet announced
JAMB cut-off
150
Requirements
UTME subjects
English Language plus subjects relevant to chosen course
O'Level (WAEC/NECO)
Minimum 5 O-level credits including English Language, in not more than 2 sittings (1 sitting only for Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry). Awaiting results NOT accepted
Direct Entry
A-Level, ND, NCE, HND, or First Degree in relevant discipline, plus O-level credits
Fees
Acceptance fee
₦25,000-₦40,300 (varies by session/faculty)
Tuition range
₦147,500 (Non-Science, incl. dues) - ₦193,500 (Science/Clinical, incl. dues) per session for fresh students
Courses & cut-off marks
CourseFacultyUTMEDirect EntryAggregateDurationO'Level comboNotes
AccountingFaculty of Management Sciences170General UNICAL JAMB floor plus slight premium noted for competitive management courses; not independently confirmed.Source ↗
Agricultural EconomicsFaculty of Agriculture150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
ArchitectureFaculty of Environmental Sciences150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
Banking & FinanceFaculty of Management Sciences150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
BiochemistryFaculty of Science150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
Business AdministrationFaculty of Management Sciences150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
Civil EngineeringFaculty of Engineering170General UNICAL JAMB floor plus slight premium noted for competitive engineering courses; not independently confirmed.Source ↗
Computer ScienceFaculty of Science140Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle.Source ↗
DentistryFaculty of Clinical Sciences200Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle.Source ↗
EconomicsFaculty of Social Sciences150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
Electrical & Electronics EngineeringFaculty of Engineering170General UNICAL JAMB floor plus slight premium noted for competitive engineering courses; not independently confirmed.Source ↗
EnglishFaculty of Arts150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
Guidance and CounsellingFaculty of Education150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
History and International StudiesFaculty of Arts150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
LawFaculty of Law200Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle.Source ↗
Mass CommunicationFaculty of Arts160Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle.Source ↗
MathematicsFaculty of Science150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
Medicine & SurgeryFaculty of Clinical Sciences220Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle. Always check the current session's official release.Source ↗
MicrobiologyFaculty of Science150Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle.Source ↗
Nursing ScienceFaculty of Allied Medical Sciences200Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle.Source ↗
PharmacyFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences170Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle.Source ↗
PhysicsFaculty of Science150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
Political ScienceFaculty of Social Sciences150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
PsychologyFaculty of Social Sciences150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗
SociologyFaculty of Social Sciences150General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course.Source ↗

Meeting the cut-off does not guarantee admission. Post-UTME score and O'Level grades are also weighted.

What to know this cycle

2026/2027 screening ongoing: Registration opened June 1, 2026 and closes July 31, 2026. Screening is fully digitised — no scratch cards or e-transact needed, and no written test this cycle; candidates upload documents at a CBT centre for evaluation. Screening fee: ₦2,000. Candidates who did not choose UNICAL as first choice may still apply after completing a JAMB change of institution.

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