Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has released the approved cut-off marks for candidates seeking admission for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The university does not use one JAMB score for every course. The required score depends on the programme a candidate wants to study.
For the 2026/2027 admission exercise, AAU has approved JAMB scores ranging from 152 to 260 for courses with stated cut-off marks. Some competitive courses have higher requirements, like Medicine and Surgery and Medical Laboratory Science.
AAU has also stated that the 2026/2027 admission cut-off is based strictly on candidates’ JAMB scores, and there will be no Post-UTME screening examination.
This means candidates should not rely solely on the general JAMB cut-off mark announced by the university as the required score for all courses. The actual cut-off mark may vary depending on the course. Below is a breakdown of the AAU cut-off marks for each course for the 2026/2027 academic session.
AAU General Cut-Off Mark 2026/2027
The lowest JAMB score approved for several AAU courses for the 2026/2027 admission exercise is 152.
However, 152 is not the cut-off for every programme.
For example, AAU requires:
- Law – 260
- Mass Communication – 200
- Nursing Science – 190
- Computer Science – 180
- Microbiology – 180
- Business Administration – 172
- Theatre and Media Arts – 168
- Anatomy – 160
- Human Physiology – 160
- Accounting – 160
- Political Science – 160
- Civil Engineering – 160
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering – 160
- Mechanical Engineering – 160
- Several other courses – 152
These are the JAMB scores contained in AAU’s approved 2026/2027 cut-off list.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Law 2026/2027
The official JAMB cut-off mark for Law at AAU is 260 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Candidates who scored 260 or above meet the JAMB score stated for the programme in AAU’s approved admission list.
Because Law is one of the most competitive courses, candidates should aim for a high JAMB score and not simply target the minimum.
A candidate preparing for Law should ideally aim for 230 and above, but it is important to note that AAU’s published 2026/2027 departmental requirement is 260. Candidates who want to be safely within the university’s stated requirement should therefore target 260 or higher.
Can I Study Law at AAU With 200?
A JAMB score of 200 does not meet AAU’s published 2026/2027 JAMB requirement for Law.
The university has placed Law at 260 and above for the current admission exercise.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Medicine and Surgery 2026/2027
For the 2026/2027 admission exercise, candidates seeking admission to Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at Ambrose Alli University (AAU) should target a JAMB score of at least 250.
Medicine is one of the most competitive courses at AAU, so candidates should not rely on the general university cut-off mark when choosing Medicine. A score of 250 or higher is a much safer target, and candidates who can score above 250 should aim for it.
Our advice: If Medicine and Surgery is your first choice at AAU, aim for 250+ in JAMB, with 260, 270 or higher giving you an even stronger score to work with.
Candidates must also meet the required O’Level subject combination and other admission requirements for Medicine and Surgery.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Nursing Science 2026/2027
The JAMB cut-off mark for Nursing Science at AAU is 190 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
AAU’s approved table gives Nursing Science a JAMB score of 190 and above and a recommended screening mark of 48. However, the university states that there will be no Post-UTME screening examination for the 2026/2027 exercise.
Candidates planing to study Nursing in AAU should aim for 190 to 220 or higher.
While 190 is the published minimum, scoring above 200 can put a candidate in a stronger position, particularly because Nursing attracts many applicants.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Medical Laboratory Science
AAU has not assigned a JAMB score to Medical Laboratory Science in its published 2026/2027 cut-off table.
The programme is shown with a dash in the JAMB score column. Candidates should therefore not assume that the general 152 score automatically applies to Medical Laboratory Science.
Candidates interested in the programme should aim for a strong JAMB score, preferably 200 or higher, while also meeting the required O’Level and UTME subject combination.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Computer Science
The JAMB cut-off mark for Computer Science at AAU is 180 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
The university’s approved table gives Computer Science a screening mark of 45 and a JAMB score of 180.
Candidates applying for Computer Science should therefore aim for 180 to 220 or higher. A score above the minimum gives a candidate a better position than simply meeting the 180 requirement.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Mass Communication
The JAMB cut-off mark for Mass Communication is 200 for the 2026/2027 academic session.
AAU’s approved table gives the programme a JAMB score of 200 and a recommended screening mark of 50.
Candidates should aim for 200 to 230 or higher, especially if they want to give themselves a stronger chance of admission into the programme.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Engineering
AAU does not have one JAMB score for every Engineering course.
For the 2026/2027 admission exercise, the approved scores include:
| Engineering Course | JAMB Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 160 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering | 160 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 160 |
| Industrial & Production Engineering | 152 |
| Materials & Metallurgical Engineering | 152 |
| Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering | 152 |
These figures are from AAU’s official 2026/2027 admission notice.
Candidates applying for Engineering should aim for 180 or higher where possible, particularly for the more competitive Engineering programmes.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Accounting
The JAMB cut-off mark for Accounting at AAU is 160 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
The university gives Accounting a screening mark of 40 and a JAMB score of 160.
Candidates should aim for 180 to 220 or higher if possible, rather than stopping at the minimum.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Business Administration
The JAMB cut-off mark for Business Administration is 172.
AAU’s 2026/2027 admission list gives the programme a screening mark of 43 and a JAMB score of 172.
Candidates should aim for 180 to 220 or higher to give themselves a stronger chance.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Microbiology
The JAMB cut-off mark for Microbiology is 180.
AAU gives Microbiology a screening mark of 45 and a JAMB score of 180 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Candidates should aim for 190 to 220 or higher, especially where there is strong competition for available spaces.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Anatomy
The JAMB cut-off mark for Anatomy is 160.
Human Physiology also has a JAMB requirement of 160 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Candidates applying for Anatomy should aim for 180 to 220 or higher to give themselves a stronger chance.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Biochemistry
AAU has set the JAMB cut-off mark for Biochemistry at 160 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Human Nutrition and Dietetics also has a JAMB requirement of 160.
Candidates applying for these courses should aim for 180 or higher, especially if they want to stay comfortably above the minimum.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Political Science
The JAMB cut-off mark for Political Science is 160.
Candidates should aim for 180 to 220 or higher where possible, although 160 is the score stated by AAU for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Arts Courses
Several Arts courses at AAU have a JAMB requirement of 152.
These include:
- English – 152
- French – 152
- History and International Studies – 152
- Philosophy – 152
- Religious Management and Cultural Studies – 152
However, Mass Communication requires 200, while Theatre and Media Arts requires 168.
Candidates applying for Arts courses should aim for 170 to 220 or higher, depending on the programme.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Education Courses
Most of the Education programmes listed by AAU have a JAMB requirement of 152.
These include:
- English Education
- Biology Education
- Physics Education
- Mathematics Education
- Chemistry Education
- Computer Science Education
- Economics Education
- Political Science Education
- History Education
- Geography Education
- Guidance and Counselling
- Health Education
- Agricultural Education
- Home Economics Education
- Technology Education
Candidates should aim for 170 or higher where possible, although the published JAMB requirement for these programmes is 152.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Physical Science Courses
The 2026/2027 JAMB requirements for several Physical Science courses are:
| Course | JAMB Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| Pure Chemistry | 152 |
| Industrial Chemistry | 152 |
| Computer Science | 180 |
| Physics | 152 |
| Geophysics | 152 |
| Mathematics | 152 |
| Industrial Mathematics | 152 |
| Statistics | 152 |
Computer Science is therefore treated differently from most of the other listed Physical Science programmes.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Social Science Courses
AAU’s approved JAMB scores for several Social Science programmes are:
| Course | JAMB Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| Economics | 152 |
| Political Science | 160 |
| Library and Information Science | 152 |
| Psychology | 152 |
| Sociology | 152 |
Candidates applying for these programmes should aim above the minimum where possible, particularly for courses that attract a large number of applicants.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Agriculture Courses
The listed Agriculture, Natural Resources and Food Sciences programmes have a JAMB requirement of 152.
These include:
- Agricultural Economics
- Animal Science and Food Science
- Soil and Environmental Science
- Crop Science and Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agricultural Extension Management
Candidates applying for these programmes can meet the published JAMB requirement with 152, but a score of 170 or higher is a better target where possible.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for Environmental Studies
The JAMB score for the listed Environmental Studies programmes is 152.
The programmes include:
- Architecture
- Building
- Fine and Visual Arts
- Geography and Environmental Management
Candidates should aim above 152 where possible, especially for Architecture, which can attract more applicants.
AAU Cut-Off Mark for All Courses 2026/2027
Here is a quick summary of the major AAU cut-off marks:
| Course | JAMB Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| Law | 260 |
| Mass Communication | 200 |
| Nursing Science | 190 |
| Computer Science | 180 |
| Microbiology | 180 |
| Business Administration | 172 |
| Theatre & Media Arts | 168 |
| Anatomy | 160 |
| Human Physiology | 160 |
| Biochemistry | 160 |
| Human Nutrition & Dietetics | 160 |
| Accounting | 160 |
| Political Science | 160 |
| Civil Engineering | 160 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering | 160 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 160 |
| Many other courses | 152 |
| Medicine & Surgery | Not stated by AAU |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Not stated by AAU |
The figures above are based on AAU’s official 2026/2027 admission notice.
I Scored 152 in JAMB, Can I Apply to AAU?
Yes, you can apply for several AAU courses with a JAMB score of 152.
AAU has approved 152 for a number of programmes in Agriculture, Arts, Education, Environmental Studies, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences.
Read : Full List of Courses You Can Study in AAU With 152 JAMB Score
However, 152 is not enough for courses such as:
- Law
- Mass Communication
- Nursing Science
- Computer Science
- Microbiology
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Political Science
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Candidates applying for these programmes need to meet the higher JAMB score stated for their course.
I Scored 180 in JAMB, What Courses Can I Study at AAU?
A score of 180 meets the published requirement for many AAU courses and is also enough for programmes such as:
- Computer Science
- Microbiology
- Business Administration
- Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Accounting
- Political Science
- Several Engineering courses
Read : Full List of Courses You Can Study in AAU With 180 JAMB Score
However, it does not meet the published requirement for Nursing Science at 190, Mass Communication at 200 or Law at 260. Medicine and Surgery does not have a stated JAMB score in AAU’s published table.
I Scored 200 in JAMB, Can I Get Admission into AAU?
A score of 200 meets the published JAMB requirement for several AAU programmes.
It also meets the stated requirements for Mass Communication and Nursing Science, although Nursing has a published requirement of 190.
It does not meet the published JAMB requirement for Law, which is 260.
For Medicine and Surgery, AAU has not stated a JAMB score in its 2026/2027 cut-off table.
Does AAU Conduct Post-UTME in 2026/2027?
AAU has stated that there will be no Post-UTME screening examination for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
The university says the approved cut-off marks are based strictly on the candidate’s JAMB score.
Candidates must still complete the university’s admission application process and ensure that their required O’Level and Direct Entry results are uploaded to JAMB CAPS as instructed by AAU.
Does Scoring the Cut-Off Mark Guarantee Admission into AAU?
No.
Meeting the published JAMB score means that the candidate has met the stated score requirement for the programme. It does not mean admission is automatically guaranteed.
Candidates must also meet the required O’Level subjects and other conditions for their chosen course.
For competitive programmes, aiming well above the minimum is advisable.
For example, a candidate targeting Nursing should not necessarily stop at 190 if they can score 210 or 220. A candidate targeting Medicine should aim as high as possible, with 210 to 250 or higher being a sensible target. Law applicants should work towards the university’s published 260 requirement.
What JAMB Score Should I Aim for at AAU?
The best target depends on the course.
As a practical guide:
- Medicine and Surgery: Aim for 210–250 or higher
- Law: Aim for 230–260 or higher, with 260 being AAU’s published requirement
- Nursing Science: Aim for 190–220 or higher
- Mass Communication: Aim for 200–230 or higher
- Computer Science: Aim for 180–220 or higher
- Microbiology: Aim for 190–220 or higher
- Engineering: Aim for 180 or higher
- Accounting: Aim for 180–220 or higher
- Other courses with a 152 minimum: Aim for 170 or higher where possible
These target scores are practical recommendations, not additional official AAU cut-off marks. The official departmental JAMB scores remain the figures published by the university.
Important Things to Check After Seeing Your JAMB Score
Your JAMB score is only one thing to check before applying to AAU.
Check your O’Level subjects
Make sure your WAEC, NECO or NABTEB result contains the subjects required for your proposed course.
Check your UTME combination
Your JAMB subject combination must be suitable for the course you selected.
Check your course cut-off
Do not use 152 as the cut-off for every AAU programme. Check the specific course.
Upload your results to JAMB CAPS
AAU instructed candidates to ensure their O’Level and Direct Entry results are uploaded to JAMB CAPS. The university stated that applications without the required results uploaded to CAPS would not be processed.
Make sure AAU is your first choice
AAU’s 2026/2027 admission notice states that the application is for candidates who selected Ambrose Alli University as their institution of first choice.
Final Advice for AAU Applicants
The AAU cut-off mark for 2026/2027 is not one fixed score for every course.
Several programmes have a minimum of 152, while others require higher JAMB scores. Law has the highest stated requirement at 260, while Nursing Science requires 190, Computer Science and Microbiology require 180, and Mass Communication requires 200.
Medicine and Surgery and Medical Laboratory Science are not assigned JAMB scores in AAU’s published departmental table, so candidates should not invent a figure and present it as the official university cut-off.
If your score is just around the minimum, you can still meet the stated requirement for your course, but aiming higher is advisable. A strong JAMB score, the correct O’Level subjects and the right UTME combination will put you in a better position when the university processes admissions.
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