PUA Cut Off Mark 2026/2027 (JAMB & Departmental)

Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify

Quick answer: PUA’s last published general UTME cut-off mark is 180. The national minimum JAMB set for universities at its 2026 policy meeting (11 May 2026) is 150; PUA confirms its own 2026/2027 mark in its post-UTME/screening advert. Competitive courses require higher scores.

Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026

Where the admission cycle stands (November 2026):

2026 UTME: held 16 – 25 April 2026; results released from 17 April 2026 (within 24 hours of the first papers).
Cut-offs for 2026/2027: fixed at the JAMB policy meeting of 11 May 2026 (universities 150, colleges of nursing 150, polytechnics 100; NCE admission no longer requires UTME).
Admissions now: institutions are uploading 2026/2027 offers to CAPS; JAMB deadline for public universities 31 October 2026, private universities 30 November 2026. Accept any offer within four weeks.
Next cycle: 2027 UTME registration is expected to open in late January 2027 — see the JAMB registration guide and JAMB exam date.

If you are applying to Paul University (PUA), a university in Anambra State, this guide covers the JAMB and departmental cut-off marks for 2026/2027 in plain language: the facts, the official steps, and the common mistakes that cost candidates their admission.

PUA at a glance

Institution	Paul University (PUA)
Type	University
Location	Anambra State
Official website	pauluniversity.edu.ng
Student / admission portal	pauluniversity.edu.ng
Academic session	2026/2027
JAMB national minimum (universities)	150 – set at the 2026 JAMB policy meeting; PUA may set a higher mark
Last published PUA general cut-off	180

PUA JAMB cut-off mark 2026/2027

Two different numbers matter. The national minimum is fixed by JAMB at its annual policy meeting with vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts — for universities it is currently 150. The institutional cut-off is PUA’s own threshold; a university may adopt the national minimum or raise it, but can never go below it.

PUA last published a general cut-off of 180. Treat that as a floor for planning: unless you are above it, you cannot be screened for any course.

Reality check: meeting the cut-off only qualifies you for screening. Admission is decided on your UTME score, O’Level grades, post-UTME/screening score and (for some schools) catchment and ELDS quotas. Aim at least 20–40 marks above the departmental figure for your course.

PUA departmental cut-off marks 2026/2027

Departmental marks published or compiled for PUA in previous sessions are listed below. They are indicative — actual marks shift every year with the number and quality of applicants.

PU Faculty of Medical Sciences Cut Off Mark

Medicine – 250 and Above

PU Faculty of Law Cut Off Mark

Law – 240 and above

PU Faculty of Engineering Cut Off Mark

Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Computer, etc – 220 and above

PU Faculty of Science Cut Off Mark

Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Physics, Computer Science, Geology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, etc – 190 and above

How PUA uses your cut-off: UTME, O’Level and screening

Score at least the PUA general cut-off in UTME 2026 with the correct subject combination for your course.
Upload your O’Level results to your JAMB profile (how to upload O'Level results); five relevant credits (including English and, for most courses, Mathematics) in not more than two sittings is the standard.
Buy and sit the PUA post-UTME/screening when the form is released (see the post-UTME screening guide). JAMB caps the screening charge at ₦2,000 with no hidden add-ons; in practice several universities (UI, LAUTECH, UNIOSUN, AAUA, FUNAAB) charge a separate ₦3,000 ‘portal access’ fee, so budget ₦2,000–₦5,000.
Watch JAMB CAPS for your offer; accept it promptly and print your admission letter.

Verify before you pay or act: Cut-off figures above are the last published marks compiled for PUA. Institutions announced their 2026/2027 marks after the 11 May 2026 policy meeting, usually inside the post-UTME/screening advert. The only authoritative source for PUA is pauluniversity.edu.ng and the school’s official notice boards. If a figure here differs from what the school publishes, the school is right.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PUA cut-off mark for 2026/2027?

The national minimum for universities is 150. PUA’s own general cut-off was last published as 180. Competitive courses require significantly more.

Is 150 enough to get into PUA?

Only if PUA adopts the national minimum and your course is not competitive. For popular courses you should target at least 200; for Medicine, Law, Pharmacy or Nursing, 250 and above.

Does PUA accept 140 or below?

No. No university may admit below JAMB’s national minimum of 150 for universities. If you scored below it, consider the JAMB CAPS Marketplace or a different institution type with a lower minimum.

Is the departmental cut-off the same as the JAMB cut-off?

No. The JAMB (general) cut-off is the minimum to be considered at all. The departmental cut-off is the higher score a specific course actually requires after merit ranking and screening.

When does PUA release its cut-off mark each year?

Within weeks of the JAMB policy meeting (held 11 May 2026 for 2026/2027), usually inside the post-UTME/screening advert. For the 2027/2028 session expect it between May and July 2027.

More PUA admission resources

JAMB 2026 guides every university aspirant should read

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PUA Cut-Off Mark 2026/2027: JAMB & Departmental Cut-Off Marks