The University of Calabar (UNICAL), one of Nigeria’s prestigious second-generation federal universities, has made an important announcement regarding the cut-off mark for the 2023/2024 academic session. This cut-off mark, a pivotal determinant for prospective students’ eligibility for the Post UTME screening exercise, is a central component of the admission process.
| University | University of Calabar (UNICAL) |
| Admission Session | 2023/2024 |
| Cut-Off Mark | 140 |
| Post UTME Eligibility | Scored 140 and above in JAMB and chose UNICAL as First Choice |
| Degree Courses | Offers numerous courses from Accounting, Computer Science to Nursing, among others |
| Post UTME Process | Candidates meeting the cut-off mark are eligible for the Post UTME screening |
An Introduction to UNICAL
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Located in the heart of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, UNICAL has stood as a beacon of academic excellence since its inception. Originally a campus of the University of Nigeria until 1975, UNICAL was established by decree with the enduring motto “Knowledge for Service”. The university’s architecture, designed by John Elliott, embodies the institution’s commitment to fostering an environment conducive to intellectual growth and service-oriented learning.
SEE ALSO: Cut-off Marks for Other Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges.
The UNICAL Cut-Off Mark
UNICAL’s management team has officially released the cut-off mark for the forthcoming academic session. The all-important number for the 2023/2024 session is set at 140. This means that only candidates who scored 140 or above in the Joint Admissions & Matriculation Examination (JAMB), and have chosen UNICAL as their first choice, are eligible to apply for the Post UTME screening exercise.
Courses and Eligibility
The cut-off mark applies to an array of degree courses offered at UNICAL. Prospective students who meet or exceed the set cut-off of 140 points are eligible to apply for the following courses:
- Accounting
- Adult Education
- Agric-Economics and Extension
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Science and Education
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Geophysics
- Architecture
- Banking and Finance
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Business Education
- Business Management/Management Science
- Chemistry
- Christian Religious Studies
- Computer Science
- Dentistry and Dental Surgery
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Economics
- Education and Biology
- Education and Chemistry
- Education and Economics
- Education and English Language
- Education and French
- Education and Geography
- Education and History
- Education and Mathematics
- Education and Physics
- Education and Political Science
- Education and Religious Studies
- Education and Social Science
- Education and Social Studies
- Education Arts
- Education Technology
- Educational / Psychology Guidance and Counselling
- Educational Administration and Planning
- Educational Foundations
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology
- Electronics and Computer Technology
- Elementary Education
- English and Literary Studies
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Protection and Resources Management
- Estate Management
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Food Science and Technology
- Forestry and Wildlife Management
- French
- Genetics and Biotechnology
- Geography and Environmental Science
- Geology
- Guidance and Counselling
- History and International Studies
- Home Economics and Education
- Human Anatomy
- Human Kinetics and Health Education
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Human Physiology
- Law
- Library and Information Science
- Linguistics
- Linguistics and Communication Studies
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics/Statistics
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medicine and Surgery
- Microbiology
- Music
- Nursing/Nursing Science
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Physical and Health Education
- Physics
- Policy and Administrative Studies
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Public Health Technology
- Pure Chemistry
- Radiography
- Religious Studies
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- Teacher Education Science
- Technology and Vocational Education
- Theatre Arts
- Tourism Studies
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Zoology
Final Words
The University of Calabar remains committed to its traditional mandate of offering “Knowledge for Service”. It is a hub for budding academics seeking to create an impact in their respective fields. Remember, the cut-off mark is a crucial factor in the admission process, and scoring above it doesn’t just mean eligibility for the Post UTME screening exercise, but it also signifies one step closer to becoming a part of the prestigious UNICAL community.
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