JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Medical Laboratory 2026/2027

Getting admission into Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria is highly competitive, and understanding the JAMB cut-off mark for Medical Laboratory Science 2026/2027 is a key step for any candidate aiming for this course. As part of the medical and health sciences field, it requires strong academic performance, especially in core science subjects.

This guide explains the expected cut-off marks, admission requirements, and what you should aim for to improve your chances of gaining admission.

What Is the JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Medical Laboratory Science 2026/2027?

For the 2026/2027 academic session, the JAMB cut-off mark for Medical Laboratory Science generally falls between 200 and 250, depending on the university.

• Federal Universities: 220 – 250
• State Universities: 200 – 220
• Private Universities: 180 – 200

Although the general minimum JAMB score for universities may be lower, Medical Laboratory Science does not operate at that level due to its medical relevance and high number of applicants.

Why Does Medical Laboratory Science Has a High Cut-Off Mark?

Medical Laboratory Science is a professional healthcare course focused on disease diagnosis and laboratory analysis. It plays a critical role in modern medicine, as accurate diagnosis depends heavily on laboratory results.

The course prepares graduates for careers in:

• Medical laboratory diagnosis
• Clinical and hospital laboratories
• Public health laboratories
• Research and disease control
• Blood banking and transfusion services
• Forensic and molecular laboratories

Because of the importance of these roles, universities screen candidates strictly to ensure they have strong backgrounds in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

The growing demand for healthcare professionals in Nigeria also contributes to the high competition for this course.

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Institutions Offering Medical Laboratory Science

Here includes all Nigerian institutions offering Medical Laboratory Science as of 2026/2027 academic session:

S/N	INSTITUTIONS	CUT-OFF MARK
1	Adeleke University (AUE)	190+
2	Ambrose Alli University (AAU)	240+
3	Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)	240+
4	University of Abuja (ABUJA)	250+
5	Abia State University (ABSU)	240+
6	Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)	260+
7	Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)	220+
8	Achievers University (ACHIEVERS)	200+
9	Alex Ekwueme Fed. Univ. Ndufu-Alike (AEFUNA)	250+
10	Ajayi Crowther University (AJAYI)	190+
11	Al-Ansar University (AL-ANSAR)	200+
12	Al-Hikmah University (AL-HIKMAH)	200+
13	Atiba University (APU/ATIBA)	180+
14	British Canadian University (BCU)	190+
15	Anchor University (ANCHOR-UNI)	200+
16	Arthur Jarvis University (ARTHUR-JARVIS)	190+
17	Ave Maria University (AVE-MARIA)	180+
18	Babcock University (BABCOCK)	220+
19	Bayero University Kano (BAYERO)	250+
20	Baze University (BAZE)	200+
21	University of Benin (BENIN)	265+
22	Bingham University (BINGHAM)	210+
23	Benson Idahosa University (BIU)	190+
24	Bowen University (BOWEN)	220+
25	Borno State University (BOSU)	220+
26	Benue State University (BSU)	240+
27	Caritas University (CARITAS)	180+
28	Canadian University of Nigeria (CANADIAN-UNI)	190+
29	University of Calabar (CALABAR)	250+
30	Coal City University (CCU/COAL-CITY)	180+
31	Chrisland University (CHRISLAND)	190+
32	Christopher University (CHRISTOPHER)	180+
33	Clifford University (CLIFFORD)	190+
34	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Univ. (COOU)	230+
35	Covenant University of Science & Tech (CUST)	220+
36	David Nweze Umahi Medical Univ. (DANUMS)	240+
37	Delta State University (DELSU)	250+
38	Delta State Univ. of Science & Tech (DELSUT)	230+
39	Ebonyi State University (EBSU)	240+
40	Edusoko University (EDUSOKO)	180+
41	Ekiti State University (EKSU)	245+
42	Elizade University (ELIZADE)	190+
43	Emirates University (EMIRATES-D)	180+
44	Edo State University (EUI)	220+
45	Evangel University (EUN/EVANGEL)	190+
46	Enugu State Univ. of Science & Tech (ESUTECH)	235+
47	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FED-DUTSINMA)	230+
48	Federal University, Lafia (FED-LAFIA)	245+
49	Federal University, Lokoja (FED-LOKOJA)	245+
50	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FED-OYE EKITI)	240+
51	Federal University, Wukari (FED-WUKARI)	230+
52	Fountain University (FOUNTAIN)	190+
53	Fed. Univ. of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHS-ILA)	250+
54	Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)	260+
55	Federal University, Otuoke (FED-OTUOKE)	230+
56	Gregory University (GREGORY)	190+
57	Greenfield University (GREENFIELD)	180+
58	Havilla University (HAVILLA)	180+
59	Hübschman Univ. of Sci. & Tech. (HUSTECH)	190+
60	University of Ibadan (IBADAN)	275+
61	Igbinedion University (IGBINEDION)	190+
62	University of Ilorin (ILORIN)	265+
63	Imo State University (IMSU)	240+
64	Istiqama University (ISTIQAMA)	180+
65	Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU)	190+
66	University of Jos (JOS)	250+
67	Kaduna State University (KASU)	245+
68	Khairun University (KHAIRUN)	180+
69	KolaDaisi University (KOLA-DAISI)	190+
70	Kings University (KOMU)	180+
71	Kumo University (KUMO)	180+
72	Kwara State University (KWASU)	240+
73	University of Lagos (LAGOS)	280+
74	Lagos State University (LASU)	265+
75	Ladoke Akintola Univ. of Tech (LAUTECH)	260+
76	Lead City University (LCITY)	200+
77	Maduka University (MADUKA)	200+
78	Madonna University (MADONNA)	200+
79	University of Maiduguri (MAIDUGURI)	240+
80	Michael & Cecilia Ibru Univ. (MC-IBRU)	190+
81	Maryam Abacha American Univ. (MAAUN)	210+
82	Mercy Medical University (MERCY-MED-UNI)	200+
83	Maryam Abacha Univ., Kano (MLU)	210+
84	Mudiame University (MUDIAME)	180+
85	Mountain Top University (MOUNTAIN TOP)	190+
86	Newgate University (NEWGATE)	180+
87	Nok University (NOK)	180+
88	Novena University (NOVENA)	190+
89	Niger Delta University (NDU)	245+
90	Nile University (NUS)	220+
91	Olusegun Agagu Univ. of Sci. & Tech (OAUSTECH)	230+
92	Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)	250+
93	Osun State University (OSUMS/UNIOSUN)	255+
94	Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU)	230+
95	PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PAMO)	240+
96	Peaceland University (PEACELAND UNI)	180+
97	Plateau State University (PLASU)	230+
98	University of Port Harcourt (PHC)	260+
99	Precious Cornerstone Univ. (PRU)	180+
100	Redeemer’s University (REDEEMERS)	200+
101	Renaissance University (RENAISSANCE)	190+
102	Rhema University (RHEMA)	180+
103	Rivers State University (RSU)	245+
104	Saisa University (SAISA)	180+
105	Salem University (SALEM)	180+
106	Sam Maris University (SAM-MARIS)	180+
107	Skyline University (SKYLINE)	200+
108	State Univ. of Medical & Applied Sci. (SUMAS)	250+
109	Tansian University (TANSIAN)	180+
110	Thomas Adewumi University (TAU)	180+
111	Trinity University (TRINITY)	190+
112	Taraba State University (TSUJ)	220+
113	Topfaith University (TOPFAITH)	180+
114	University of Delta, Agbor (UDA)	230+
115	Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDU)	240+
116	Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYUK)	240+
117	University of Ilesa (UNI-ILESA)	230+
118	University of Kings (UNIKINGS)	180+
119	University of Niger (UNINIGER)	210+
120	Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)	260+
121	University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)	265+
122	University of Uyo (UYO)	255+
123	Veritas University (VERITAS)	210+
124	Venite University (VENITE)	180+
125	Vision University (VISION-UNI)	180+
126	Wellspring University (WELLSPRING)	180+
127	Western Delta University (WESTERN-DEL)	190+
128	Wesley University (WESLEYUNI)	190+

These institutions offer Medical Laboratory Science with varying admission competitiveness, especially in federal universities where demand is highest.

Additional Admission Requirements for Medical Laboratory Science

JAMB Subject Combination

To qualify, your UTME subjects must include:

• English Language (compulsory)
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

Any wrong combination can affect your admission chances, regardless of your score.

O’Level Requirements

Candidates must have at least five credit passes in:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

These must be obtained in not more than two sittings.

Post UTME

Meeting the JAMB cut-off mark for Medical Laboratory Science does not guarantee admission.

Most universities calculate aggregate scores using:

• JAMB: 50%
• Post UTME: 50%

A low Post UTME score can reduce your chances, even if your JAMB score is high. Balanced preparation is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques: What is the JAMB cut-off mark for Medical Laboratory Science 2026/2027?

Ans: It generally ranges between 200 and 250, depending on the university.

Ques: Can I study Medical Laboratory Science with 200 in JAMB?

Ans: Yes, but mainly in less competitive universities. Top institutions require higher scores.

Ques: What score is safe for Medical Laboratory Science?

Ans: A score of 240 and above gives you a strong advantage.

Ques: Do all universities accept the same cut-off mark?

Ans: No. Each university sets its own cut-off based on demand and admission capacity.

Ques: Is Post UTME compulsory for Medical Laboratory Science?

Ans: In most universities, yes. It plays a major role in admission decisions.

Ques: How many years is Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria?

Ans: It typically takes 5 years for UTME candidates.

Ques: Can I gain admission with exactly 210?

Ans: Yes, but your chances are higher in less competitive universities with a good Post UTME score.

Ques: Is Medical Laboratory Science a difficult course?

Ans: It is demanding due to its scientific and practical nature but manageable with consistent study.

Ques: Which universities require higher scores?

Ans: Top federal universities usually require 240–260+ due to intense competition.

Ques: Can I switch to Medical Laboratory Science if I miss Medicine?

Ans: Yes, many candidates choose it as a strong alternative within the health sciences.