- UI announces cut-off marks for 2024/2025, with a minimum UTME score of 200 required for post-UTME eligibility
- Candidates need at least 6 O'level credits, including Maths and English, in one sitting
- Final cut-off marks are calculated from UTME and PUTME scores, with lower marks for ELDS and catchment areas
The University of Ibadan (UI), one of Nigeria's prestigious academic institutions, has officially announced its cut-off marks for all courses for the 2024/2025 academic session.
This is welcome news for thousands of students vying for admission into this top-tier federal university.
UI, located in the vibrant city of Ibadan, offers a broad array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, standing tall as a beacon of educational excellence. Leveraging modern technology, UI enhances its academic, research, and community initiatives, giving students a world-class learning experience.
Before you get started on your admission journey, ensure you are up to date on UI’s newly released cut-off marks for 2024/2025. These scores are essential to determine your eligibility to participate in the Post-UTME screening.
UI’s post-UTME requirements for 2024/2025
To be eligible for the University of Ibadan’s Post UTME (PUTME), candidates must score at least 200 in their UTME. This is the starting point for all aspiring students hoping to secure a place in one of Nigeria’s finest universities.
O’Level requirements for UI admission
For admission into UI, candidates are required to have a minimum of 6 credits in their O'level results, all in one sitting. Crucially, Mathematics and English Language must be among the subjects passed, regardless of the course you are applying for. Both WAEC and NECO results are accepted by the institution.
How UI determines cut-off marks for departments
The cut-off mark for each department is calculated using a formula that combines both UTME and PUTME scores. Here is the breakdown:
- UTME score is divided by 8.
- PUTME score is divided by 2.
For instance, if you scored 400 in UTME, it would be calculated as 400/8 = 50 and for a PUTME score of 100, it would be calculated as 100/2 = 50. The total score would then be 50 + 50 = 100.
UI also gives some consideration to candidates from Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) and its designated catchment areas, granting slightly lower cut-off marks to applicants from these regions.
The announcement of the cut-off marks was officially made by the Registrar and Secretary to the Senate, G.O. Saliu.
Now that you know the basics, check out the specific cut-off marks for your desired course to ensure you are on the right path for UI admission.
“Misplaced priority”: Nigerians react as FG bans admission for under-18 candidates
Meanwhile, TheRadar previously wrote about the reactions of Nigeria to the Federal government ban of admission for underaged candidates into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman made the announcement on Thursday during the 2024 policy meeting on Admissions to tertiary institutions organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB).
The minister directed JAMB to ensure only candidates above the age of 18 are admitted into tertiary institutions. He said the decision stands but will be enforced from 2025 and only candidates above the age of 16 will be admitted in 2024.
Nigerians expressed their opinions online with mixed reactions. Some supported the new decisions while some opposed it.
