UNIBEN Cut-Off Marks 2024/2025 For All Courses

UNIBEN (University of Benin) is one of Nigeria’s most competitive federal universities. Its admission process is highly selective with cut-off marks set above the minimum UTME scores set by JAMB. Meeting the cut-off mark is the first line prospective students must cross to stand a chance of being admitted. But what exactly are these cut-off marks? How are they determined annually? Can they be influenced by other factors? This comprehensive article answers these questions and more.

Overview of UNIBEN Cut-Off Marks?

The University of Benin has set its cut-off mark at 200 for the 2024/2025 academic session. This means UNIBEN aspirants must score at least 200 in their UTME before they can qualify for UNIBEN’s post-UTME screening. Candidates who score below the set cut-off mark of 200 will not proceed to the next stage of admission screening, regardless of how exceptional they are in other areas. Only candidates who attain the minimum cut-off score will advance in the selective admission process at UNIBEN for the 2024/2025 admission exercise.

How UNIBEN’s Cut-Off Marks Are Determined

The following factors influence how UNIBEN’s cut-off marks are set each year:

● Number of applications received per department
● Available admission vacancies
● Competition level of the programs
● Minimum academic standards and entry requirements
● Performance of candidates in UTME/DE
● Quality of students targeted per department

UNIBEN Departmental Cut-Off Marks for 2023/2024

The table below shows the breakdown of the UNIBEN departmental cut-off marks for the 2023/2024 academic session:

UNIBEN Cut-Off Marks for Direct Entry Applicants

For direct entry (DE) candidates who already obtained an approved Diploma, NCE, IJMB, or other advanced level certificates, UNIBEN sets different cut-off grade requirements than UTME applicants.

These are the projected UNIBEN direct entry cut-off grades for popular programs:

• Medicine and Surgery: Minimum of Upper Credit (60% score and above)
• Law: Lower Credit as minimum grade (55% and above)
• Sciences Courses: Lower Credit minimum grade (55% and above)
• Arts and Humanities: Minimum of Pass grade (50% and above)
• Engineering Courses: Lower Credit minimum grade (55% and above)
• Environmental Studies: Minimum of Pass grade (50% and above)
• Management Sciences: Lower Credit minimum grade (55% and above)

The specific DIRECT ENTRY cut-off grades into various UNIBEN faculties for the 2023/2024 admission year will be published on the university website before the admission exercise commences.

Prospective direct entry applicants are to keep tabs on the official cut-off grade announcements to ensure they meet the requirements before applying to UNIBEN. Excellence in the diploma/degree used for direct entry applications is key to meeting UNIBEN’s competitive direct entry cut-off grades. “ALSO READ UNIBEN School Fees for 2024/2025 Academic Session”

How is UNIBEN Cut-Off Marks Calculated

Here are the steps to calculate your UNIBEN cut-off mark:

• Know your UTME score (out of 400) and Post-UTME score (out of 100). Let’s say your UTME score is 280 and Post-UTME score is 60.
• Divide your UTME score by 8. 280 / 8 = 35
• Divide your Post-UTME score by 2. 60 / 2 = 30
• Add the two results from steps 2 and 3.
  35 + 30 = 65
• Your UNIBEN cut-off mark is the sum calculated in step 4.
  In this example, the UNIBEN cut-off mark is 65.

So in summary, the formula is:

• UNIBEN Cut Off Mark = (UTME score / 8) + (Post-UTME score / 2)
• Substitute your actual UTME and post-UTME scores into the formula to calculate your own UNIBEN cut-off mark. “ALSO READ UNIBEN Admission Requirements for 2024/2025 Academic Session“

Important Things to Note About UNIBEN Cut-Off Marks

● Cut-off marks vary per department and program within a faculty. General faculty cut-off marks serve as a guide only.

● The stated cut-off marks are for the 2022/2023 admission exercise. Cut-off marks change annually.

● Attaining the post-UTME cut-off mark does not guarantee admission. It only qualifies you for the next screening stage.

● Cut-off marks may be adjusted based on how competitive admission is per session.

● Direct Entry candidates have higher cut-off marks (Upper Credit) than UTME candidates.

● 5 O’Level credits at WAEC/NECO/NABTEB is mandatory to qualify for screening.

How Catchment Area & Quota System Affect Cut-Off Marks

UNIBEN reserves 45% admission slots for indigenes of its catchment states – Edo and Delta. Special consideration is given to candidates from these states during admission. Though they take the same exams, candidates from Edo and Delta require about 10% lower cut-off marks than the general cut-off marks.

Also, under Nigeria’s federal quota system, Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) get preferential admission cut-off marks (around 10% less). Physically challenged candidates are also considered under the quota system.

By lowering cut-off marks for catchment and quota system students, their chances of gaining admission improve significantly provided they also excel in the post-UTME tests.

Conclusion

UNIBEN’s competitive admission process requires prospective students to meet set cut-off marks before progressing. These cut-off marks serve as academic filters, ensuring only suitable candidates that meet requirements are admitted into Nigeria’s premier university. Excellence in UTME/DE should be the priority for admission seekers. Also, aspirants from catchment areas and under the quota system have higher chances due to lower cut-off marks. Therefore, learning the guidelines is key to achieving your UNIBEN admission dreams. For more information about the school please visit their official website.