University of Calabar (UNICAL)
Cross River State · Federal University
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
| Course | Faculty | UTME | Direct Entry | Aggregate | Duration | O'Level combo | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Faculty of Management Sciences | 170 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor plus slight premium noted for competitive management courses; not independently confirmed. | Source ↗ | |
| Agricultural Economics | Faculty of Agriculture | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Architecture | Faculty of Environmental Sciences | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Banking & Finance | Faculty of Management Sciences | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Biochemistry | Faculty of Science | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Business Administration | Faculty of Management Sciences | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Civil Engineering | Faculty of Engineering | 170 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor plus slight premium noted for competitive engineering courses; not independently confirmed. | Source ↗ | |
| Computer Science | Faculty of Science | 140 | — | — | — | Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle. | Source ↗ | |
| Dentistry | Faculty of Clinical Sciences | 200 | — | — | — | Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle. | Source ↗ | |
| Economics | Faculty of Social Sciences | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Faculty of Engineering | 170 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor plus slight premium noted for competitive engineering courses; not independently confirmed. | Source ↗ | |
| English | Faculty of Arts | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Guidance and Counselling | Faculty of Education | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| History and International Studies | Faculty of Arts | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Law | Faculty of Law | 200 | — | — | — | Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle. | Source ↗ | |
| Mass Communication | Faculty of Arts | 160 | — | — | — | Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle. | Source ↗ | |
| Mathematics | Faculty of Science | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Medicine & Surgery | Faculty of Clinical Sciences | 220 | — | — | — | Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle. Always check the current session's official release. | Source ↗ | |
| Microbiology | Faculty of Science | 150 | — | — | — | Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle. | Source ↗ | |
| Nursing Science | Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences | 200 | — | — | — | Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle. | Source ↗ | |
| Pharmacy | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | 170 | — | — | — | Departmental JAMB cutoffs at UNICAL vary by year; figure reflects a recent confirmed cycle. | Source ↗ | |
| Physics | Faculty of Science | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Political Science | Faculty of Social Sciences | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Psychology | Faculty of Social Sciences | 150 | — | — | — | General UNICAL JAMB floor applied; departmental figure not independently confirmed for this course. | Source ↗ | |
| Sociology | Faculty of Social Sciences | 150 | — | — | — | General 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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