JAMB Cut Off Mark for Radiography. Radiography as a course is one of the most sought-after courses in Nigeria as of today by candidates of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) because of its lucrativeness and job availability after school, both in Nigeria and outside Nigeria.
As of the moment, there are fewer than six thousand Registered Radiographers with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN), making the number of available Radiographers short of the number needed in the country, and this is due to the travel of most of the Radiographers outside the country for greener pastures.
As a candidate of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), it’s advised to seek admission into this course as it is one of the most sought-after courses in Nigeria currently, with very few universities offering the course.
This blog post tends to explain and give detailed information about the JAMB cut off mark for radiography for all candidates of 2026/2027 aspiring to study the course in any of the universities that offer Radiography in Nigeria. It also looks into educating candidates aspiring to study this course on what the course entails and career pathways in the radiography profession or field.
It is important to give a short insight into what Radiography is before diving into the discourse surrounding the JAMB cut off mark for Radiography 2026/22027.
What is Radiography or Radiography and Radiation Science?
Radiography is a branch of modern medicine that uses ionising and non-ionizing radiation to diagnose diseases and treat diseases. Radiography is obviously a two edged sword.
Radiography is a multidirectional profession that’s not only restricted to providing patient based care but also applicable in industries and forensic studies.
What is the duration of Radiography Study in Nigeria?
For Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates, that is for those who gained admission using the examination result, study duration span over 5 years and a compulsory internship programme after study.
For candidates who gained admission through Direct Entry (DE), duration of study spans over 4 years.
What is the JAMB Cut Off Mark for Radiography 2026/2027?
Generally, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is responsible for setting benchmarks for the admission of students into various courses in the universities. A decision taken after a series of meetings and deliberation.
However, after the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) cut-off mark is announced, varsities go further to have a senate meeting for after which the meeting, cut-off mark is published in the school circular.
These cut-off mark differs from those released by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and also differ for different courses depending on the competition for a certain course.
JAMB Cut Off Mark for Radiography 2026/2027
For the 2026/2027 academic session, the JAMB cut off mark for Radiography is pegged at 140, and it means any candidate who scored up to 140 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is eligible to apply to any of the schools or universities where Radiography is studied in Nigeria.
However, candidates become ineligible for application if his or her varsity of choice pegs a cut-off mark higher than that pegged by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Here’s a table showing the cut-off mark for radiography according to the type of university:
| University Type | Radiography Cut Off Mark Range |
|---|---|
| Federal Universities | 160 to 400 |
| State Universities | 160 to 300 |
| Private Universities | 140 to 250 |
JAMB Cut Off Mark for Radiography in Different Universities 2026/2027
As earlier stated, minimum bench mark varies depending on the varsity involved as well as the competition for Radiography among candidates of that year.
Below is the list of schools offering Radiography in Nigeria and their respective cut-off marks:
| S/N | University Name | Radiography Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | University of Calabar, Calabar Cross River State (UNICAL) | 250 |
| 2. | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State (UNN) | 240 |
| 3. | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State (UNIZIK) | 230 |
| 4. | University of Lagos, Lagos Nigeria (UNILAG) 250 | 250 |
| 5. | University of Maiduguri, Borno State (UNIMAID) 200 | 200 |
| 6. | Bayero University Kano, Kano State (BUK) | 230 |
| 7. | Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS) | 220 |
| 8. | Kaduna State University, Kaduna State (KASU) | 210 |
| 9. | Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State (ABU) | 240 |
| 10. | Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA) | 220 |
| 11. | Evangel University Ebonyi State 180 | 180 |
| 12. | Gregory University Abia State | 180 |
| 13. | University of Benin, Edo State (UNIBEN) | 240 |
| 14. | Lead City University Ibadan, Oyo State | 160 |
| 15. | Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE) | 240 |
| 16. | Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State (FUDMA) | 220 |
| 17. | Alqalam University Katsina State | 160 |
| 18. | University of Medical Sciences Ondo State (UNIMED) | 180 |
| 19. | Achievers University Ondo State | 160 |
| 20. | 20- Osun State University, Osun State (UNIOSUN) | 240 |
| 21. | Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State (FUTO) | 240 |
| 22. | University of Uyo, Akwaibom State (UNIUYO) | 240 |
| 23. | University of Ilorin, Kwara State (UNILORIN) | 230 |
| 24. | Federal University of Health Sciences Azare, Bauchi State (FUHSA) | 200 |
| 25. | Baze University Abuja | 160 |
| 26. | Benue State University, Benue State | 220 |
| 27. | Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi State (CUSTECH) | 180 |
| 28. | Lagos State University, Lagos State (LASU) | 220 |
| 29. | Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) | 200 |
| 30. | Maduka University Enugu, Enugu State | 160 |
| 31. | Tansian University Enugu, Enugu State | 160 |
| 32. | NOK University Kachi | 160 |
| 33. | PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) | 160 |
| 34. | Coal City University Enugu State | 160 |
| 35. | Bingham University | 180 |
| 36. | El-Razi University Kano State | 160 |
| 37. | State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Nsukka (SUMAS) | 160 |
| 38. | Caritas University Enugu | 160 |
| 39. | Sumaila University Kano | 160 |
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about the JAMB cutoff mark for Radiography and other related questions about Radiography
What is the right Subject Combination for Radiography?
Candidates aspiring to study Radiography must compulsorily select these 3 subjects and either choose one of the other 2 subjects. Below is the breakdown for the correct subject combination for aspirants or candidates of Radiography:
- English Language (Compulsory)
- Chemistry (Compulsory)
- Biology (Compulsory)
- Physics (Optional)
- Mathematics (Optional)
Is the JAMB Cut Off Mark for Radiography the same as for other courses?
No, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) cut-off mark for Radiography is totally different from that of other courses and it also differs depending the varsity of choice of the candidate.
What are the schools offering Radiography and Radiation Science in Nigeria?
The list of schools offering Radiography and Radiation Science in Nigeria and their respective minimum benchmark has been detailed previously in this article, kindly scroll back to get the list.
Conclusion
Radiography and Radiation Science is one of the most sought-after courses in the health profession, with very few institutions offering it as a course. It is a very lucrative but competitive course to aspire for, hence there is a need for every aspirant to know the requirements needed to get admission into Radiography, as well as know the minimum cut-off mark needed by his or her varsity of choice to know their chances of getting admitted into Radiography.
