The PAAU Cut Off Mark for the 2025/2026 academic session has finally been released by the school management in preparation for the admission exercise for this year. If you’re an aspirant of the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) and you are here to see the latest and approved cut off mark for PAAU admission, then you are at the right place.
In this article, I will provide you with an in-depth insight on the latest PAAU Cut Off Mark for all courses for the 2025/2026 academic session. Make sure you sit right and read till the very last paragraph of this post.
Let’s take a brief informations about the origin and facts regarding the Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba.
About Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU)
The Prince Abubakar Audu University (formerly known as Kogi State University), located at Anyigba, is a state-owned university of Kogi, Nigeria.
It was established in 1999 by Prince Abubakar Audu, a former governor of the state. At the time of its establishment, it was known as Kogi State University, It was later renamed Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in 2020 by Governor Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello in respect of late Abubakar Audu.
Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abubakar_Audu
What Is The Meaning Of Cut Off Mark?
Cut off mark can simply be understood as the minimum mark that a candidate should possess to get admission to his or her desired college, school, university, or any tertiary institution in Nigeria.
What Is PAAU Cut Off Mark?
PAAU Cut off mark can simply be termed as the minimum mark that a candidate or a PAAU aspirant should possess to get admission to study his or her dream course at the Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba.
PAAU Cut Off Mark 2025/2026
The admission body of the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) has released the admission cut off mark for all courses for the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to the released update, the minimum and acceptable JAMB Cut off mark for all courses for PAAU is 140 and above.
As an aspirant, you must score above 140 in your JAMB result to qualify for the PAAU Post UTME Form.
PAAU JAMB Cut Off Mark For All Courses
The table below shows all the courses available in PAAU and their accurate JAMB Cut off mark:
| S/N | COURSE | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Agriculture |
140 |
|
2 |
Fisheries & Aquaculture |
140 |
|
3 |
Food science & Technology |
145 |
|
4 |
Forestry |
140 |
|
5 |
Home sciences |
145 |
|
6 |
Arabic language & Literature |
140 |
|
7 |
Christian religious knowledge |
140 |
|
8 |
English Language & Literary studies |
140 |
|
9 |
History & International studies |
140 |
|
10 |
Islamic studies |
140 |
|
11 |
Philosophy |
140 |
|
12 |
Theatre arts |
150 |
|
13 |
Education & biology |
140 |
|
14 |
Education & Chemistry |
140 |
|
15 |
Education & Mathematics |
140 |
|
16 |
Education & Christian religious knowledge |
140 |
|
17 |
Education & Economics |
140 |
|
18 |
Education & English language |
140 |
|
19 |
Education & Geography |
140 |
|
20 |
Education & Islamic studies |
140 |
|
21 |
Education & Physics |
140 |
|
22 |
Education & Social studies |
140 |
|
23 |
Human kinetics & Health education |
140 |
|
24 |
Library & Information science |
150 |
|
25 |
Education Administration & Planning |
140 |
|
26 |
Islamic & Sharia law |
180 |
|
27 |
Law |
200 |
|
28 |
Accounting |
140 |
|
29 |
Banking & Finance |
140 |
|
30 |
Business administration |
160 |
|
31 |
Public administration |
160 |
|
32 |
Animal & Environmental Biology |
140 |
|
33 |
Biochemistry |
180 |
|
34 |
Chemistry |
140 |
|
35 |
Computer |
180 |
|
36 |
Geology |
140 |
|
37 |
Industrial chemistry |
140 |
|
38 |
Mathematics |
140 |
|
39 |
Microbiology |
180 |
|
40 |
Physics |
140 |
|
41 |
Plant sciences & Biotechnology |
140 |
|
42 |
Statistics |
140 |
|
43 |
Economics |
140 |
|
44 |
Geography & Planning |
140 |
|
45 |
Mass communication |
200 |
|
46 |
Political science |
180 |
|
47 |
Sociology |
140 |
|
48 |
Human Anatomy |
150 |
|
49 |
Human Physiology |
140 |
|
50 |
Nursing Science |
200 |
|
51 |
Pharmacology |
150 |
|
52 |
Medical Laboratory Science | 180 |
PAAU Post UTME Cut Off Points for All Courses 2025/2026
| S/N | COURSES | Merit | Catchment Area | ELDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agriculture | 49.5 | 43.5 | 38.5 |
| 2 | Fisheries and Aquaculture | 39.5 | 34.5 | 29.5 |
| 3 | Food science and Technology | 54.5 | 47.5 | 43.5 |
| 4 | Forestry | 38.5 | 34.5 | 29.5 |
| 5 | Home sciences | 59.5 | 49.5 | 44.5 |
| 6 | Arabic language & Literature | 39.5 | 38.5 | |
| 7 | Christian religious knowledge | 39.5 | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| 8 | English Language & Literary studies | 54.5 | 49.5 | 46.5 |
| 9 | History and International studies | 54.5 | 53.5 | 49.5 |
| 10 | Islamic studies | 39.5 | 38.5 | 30.5 |
| 11 | Philosophy | 54.5 | 44.5 | 43.5 |
| 12 | Theatre arts | 54.5 | 49.5 | 48.5 |
| S/N | Courses | Merit | Catchment | ELDA |
| 13 | Education & biology | 54.5 | 49.5 | 44.5 |
| 14 | Education & Chemistry | 44.5 | 39.5 | 35.5 |
| 15 | Education & Mathematics | 38.5 | 34.5 | 29.5 |
| 16 | Education & Physics | 39.5 | 34.5 | 29.5 |
| 17 | Education & Christian religious knowledge | 38.5 | 34.5 | 31.5 |
| 18 | Education & Islamic studies | 38.5 | 34.5 | 31.5 |
| 19 | Education & English language | 49.5 | 44.5 | 41.5 |
| 20 | Education & Economics | 49.5 | 43.5 | 41.5 |
| 21 | Education & Geography | 38.5 | 34.5 | 29.5 |
| 22 | Education & Social studies | 54.5 | 49.5 | 41.5 |
| 23 | Human kinetics & Health education | 39.5 | 34.5 | 29.5 |
| 24 | Education Administration & Planning | 54.5 | 44.5 | 43.5 |
| 25 | Library and Information science | 61.5 | 60.5 | 57.5 |
| 26 | Islamic & Sharia law | 74.5 | 71.5 | 70.5 |
| 27 | Common Law | 74.5 | 71.5 | 70.5 |
| 28 | Accounting | 44.5 | 43.5 | 42.5 |
| 29 | Banking and Finance | 54.5 | 53.5 | 52.5 |
| 30 | Business administration | 43.5 | 41.5 | 40.5 |
| 31 | Public administration | 43.5 | 35.5 | 34.5 |
| 32 | Animal and Environmental Biology | 44.5 | 34.5 | 30.5 |
| 33 | Biochemistry | 64.5 | 59.5 | 54.5 |
| 34 | Chemistry | 49.5 | 43.5 | 40.5 |
| 35 | Computer | 64.5 | 59.5 | 54.5 |
| 36 | Geology | 43.5 | 38.5 | 29.5 |
| 37 | Industrial chemistry | 54.5 | 43.5 | 34.5 |
| 38 | Mathematics | 43.5 | 34.5 | 29.5 |
| 39 | Microbiology | 64.5 | 59.5 | 54.5 |
| 40 | Physics | 43.5 | 39.5 | 38.5 |
| 41 | Plant sciences & Biotechnology | 54.5 | 43.5 | 38.5 |
| 42 | Statistics | 38.5 | 34.5 | 29.5 |
| 43 | Economics | 40.5 | 38.5 | 30.5 |
| 44 | Geography & Planning | 44.5 | 43.5 | 39.5 |
| 45 | Mass communication | 54.5 | 53.5 | 52.5 |
| 46 | Political science | 45.5 | 44.5 | 43.5 |
| 47 | Sociology | 43.5 | 34.5 | 33.5 |
| 48 | Human Anatomy | 59.5 | 55.5 | 54.5 |
| 49 | Human Physiology | 49.5 | 46.5 | 45.5 |
How To Calculate PAAU Aggregate Score
Follow the simple steps below to know how the PAAU aggregate score is being calculated:
- Your PAAU Post UTME score will be based on a 0-60 scale
- Your JAMB score will be divided by 10 (i.e. putting it on a 0-40 scale).
For example if you got a 280 out of 400 in JAMB and 40 out of 60 in Post UTME for PAAU.
The aggregate would be calculated as follows:
Your PAAU aggregate score is
- 280/10 = 28
- Then add this 28 to your post UTME score to give you 28+40 = 68%
Therefore; your PAAU aggregate score is 68%.
Conclusion
If you wish to apply for the PAAU Post UTME Form for this year, you need a JAMB score of at least 140 to qualify. I hope you gained lots of information from this post, if you have any questions about the PAAU cut off mark, let me know in the comments section below.
FAQs:
What is the general JAMB cut-off mark for PAAU in 2025/2026?
For the 2025/2026 academic session, PAAU has set the general JAMB cut-off mark at 140. This means that candidates who scored 140 or above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are eligible to apply for admission into the university
Are there specific cut-off marks for different courses at PAAU?
Yes, while the general cut-off mark is 140, some courses may have higher departmental cut-off marks due to their competitive nature. For instance, courses like Nursing and Law had higher cut-off marks in previous sessions. It’s best for you to check with the university’s admissions office or official website for the specific cut-off marks for each department.
Has PAAU officially released the cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 session?
As of now, PAAU has not officially released the departmental cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session. Prospective students are advised to stay updated by regularly checking the university’s official website for announcements.
What are the eligibility criteria for PAAU’s Post UTME screening?
To be eligible for PAAU’s Post UTME screening, candidates must:
1. Have scored at least 140 in the 2025 UTME.
2. Possess a minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and English Language.
Meeting these criteria allows candidates to apply for the Post UTME screening exercise.
What Is PAAU JAMB Cut Off Mark for Nursing?
The Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) cut off mark for Nursing for this session is 200 and above. It is either you score 200 or you score above 200 to qualify.
