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 student’s 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.

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An Introduction to UNICAL

The UNICAL Cut-Off Mark

Courses and Eligibility

An Introduction to UNICAL

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.

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

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

In summary, 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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