JAMB Cut off Mark for Pharmacy 2026/2027 | All Schools

This article is focused on the topic: JAMB Cut off Mark for Pharmacy. Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy, as most schools in Nigeria now offer, is one of the most sought-after courses in Nigerian Universities; as such, candidates of the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) who apply for it triple that of other courses.

Due to this competition, a lot of aspirants end up getting transferred to other courses like Human Kinetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and maybe a health-related course for the lucky ones.

However, as a candidate aspiring to study pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy in one of the Tertiary institutions in Nigeria must first know the cut-off mark of pharmacy in their school of choice and then work to score higher than that in the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Additionally, after the official cut-off mark set by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, universities independently establish another cut-off mark for courses like Pharmacy, which are highly competitive. These cutoff marks vary according to schools, and this should be what pharmacy aspirants should be aware of before applying for pharmacy and even after the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME).

This will allow them to know their chances and possibilities of getting admission into pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy in the candidate’s varsity of choice.

Course Name	Pharmacy/Doctor of Pharmacy
Institution Type	Tertiary
JAMB Cut Off Mark	220 – 300
Competition	Very Competitive
Field	Medical

In this blog post, we are going to carefully analyze the following facts: the list of accredited schools offering pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy and their respective departmental cut-off marks.

Before diving into the discourse, it is very important to give an insight on what pharmacy and doctor of pharmacy is all about, and the reasons why it is one of the most sought after courses in Nigeria and outside Nigeria.

What does Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy entail?

Pharmacy is a health care profession shouldering the responsibility of prescribing and dispensing drugs and providing counseling and guidance on how to use drugs to patients.

What is the duration of study for Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy in Nigeria Varsities?

The duration of study for Pharmacy in Nigerian varsities is 5 years, which is equivalent to 10 academic semesters, but this is different for Doctor of Pharmacy, which is about 12 academic semesters equivalent to 6 years of study duration.

JAMB Cut Off Mark for Pharmacy 2026/2027

After the board meeting held by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in June 2025, they have pegged the minimum cut-off mark for entry into any tertiary institution in Nigeria and for all courses to be 140. However, for very competitive courses, in which Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy fall under, have separate departmental cut off marks set by different university management, thus it differs based on the institution.

The range of the JAMB cut off mark for Pharmacy as gathered by utme2026.com is 220 – 300. This simply means that most institutions in Nigeria sets their accepted JAMB cut off mark for Pharmacy between the range of 220 to 300 for the best assurance of being offered admission.

List of Schools Offering Pharmacy and their Respective JAMB Cut Off Marks 2026/2027

S/N	University	Abbreviation	Cut-off Mark
1	University of Calabar	UNICAL	250
2	University of Nigeria Nsukka	UNN	240
3	Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka	UNIZIK	230
4	University of Lagos	UNILAG	250
5	University of Maiduguri	UNIMAID	200
6	Bayero University Kano	BUK	230
7	Usmanu Danfodio University	UDUS	220
8	Kaduna State University	KASU	210
9	Ahmadu Bello University	ABU	240
10	Federal University of Lafia	FULafia	220
11	Evangel University	–	180
12	Gregory University	–	180
13	University of Benin	UNIBEN	240
14	Lead City University	–	160
15	Federal University Oye-Ekiti	FUOYE	240
16	Federal University Dutsinma	FUDMA	220
17	Alqalam University	–	160
18	University of Medical Sciences	UNIMED	180
19	Achievers University	ACU	160
20	Osun State University	UNIOSUN	240
21	Federal University of Technology Owerri	FUTO	240
22	University of Uyo	UNIUYO	250
23	University of Ilorin	UNILORIN	230
24	Federal University of Health Sciences Azare	FUHSA	220
25	Baze University	–	160
26	Benue State University	BSUM	220
27	Confluence University of Science & Technology	CUSTECH	180
28	Lagos State University	LASU	240
29	Enugu State University of Science & Technology	ESUT	220
30	Maduka University	–	160
31	Tansian University	–	160
32	NOK University	–	160
33	PAMO University of Medical Sciences	PUMS	160
34	Coal City University	CCU	160
35	Bingham University	–	180
36	El-Razi University	–	160
37	State University of Medical and Applied Sciences	SUMAS	160
38	Caritas University	–	160
39	Sumaila University	–	160
40	Federal University Lokoja	FULokoja	240
41	Gombe State University	GSU	230
42	University of Abuja	UNIABUJA	250
43	University of Ilorin	UNILORIN	270
44	Afe Babalola University	–	200
45	University of Jos	UNIJOS	260
46	University of Ibadan	UI	270
47	Obafemi Awolowo University	OAU	260
48	Igbinedion University	–	240
49	Edo State University Iyamo	EDSU	240
50	Ambrose Ali University	AAU	260
51	Delta State University Abraka	DELSU	240
52	University of Portharcourt	UNIPORT	260
53	Ladoke Akintola University	LAUTECH	245
54	Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Iragun	FUHSI	230
55	King David Federal University of Health Sciences	KDUMS	220

Federal, State and Private Universities Offering Pharmacy and Their JAMB Cut Off Marks 2026/2027

University	Ownership	Programme	Latest Dept. Benchmark	JAMB UTME Eligibility	Typical Competitive Range
University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo	Federal	B.Pharm / PharmD	~69.6 aggregate (2023/24)	200	260–300+
University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos	Federal	B.Pharm	Low–mid 70s aggregate (2023/24)	200	260–300+
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Osun	Federal	B.Pharm	~74.9% aggregate (2022/23)	200	250–295
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu	Federal	B.Pharm	≈286 UTME (recent)	160–200	260–300+
University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo	Federal	PharmD	Merit in 70s (recent)	200	250–295
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara	Federal	B.Pharm / PharmD	≥65 aggregate often needed	180	240–285
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna	Federal	B.Pharm	—	180	240–285
University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau	Federal	B.Pharm	—	200	240–280
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers	Federal	B.Pharm	—	150–200	230–270
University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom	Federal	B.Pharm	—	180–200	240–280
University of Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River	Federal	B.Pharm	—	180–200	230–270
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Borno	Federal	B.Pharm	—	160–200	220–260
Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS), Sokoto	Federal	B.Pharm	—	160–200	230–270
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Kano	Federal	B.Pharm	—	180–200	230–270
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Anambra	Federal	B.Pharm	—	180–200	240–280
Kaduna State University (KASU), Kaduna	State	B.Pharm	—	180–200	220–260
Gombe State University (GSU), Gombe	State	B.Pharm	—	160–180	210–250
Delta State University (DELSU), Delta	State	B.Pharm	—	180–200	220–260
Niger Delta University (NDU), Bayelsa	State	B.Pharm	—	160–200	210–250
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun	State	B.Pharm	—	160–200	220–260
Enugu State University of Science & Technology (ESUT), Enugu	State	B.Pharm	—	160–200	220–260
Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo	Private	B.Pharm / PharmD	—	160–200	210–250
Madonna University, Elele, Rivers	Private	B.Pharm	—	160–200	200–240
Latest Dept. Benchmark” refers to the most recent publicly seen departmental cut-off/aggregate (where available), which is different from the general JAMB eligibility score. Figures vary by year and category.

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Some FAQs about JAMB cut off mark for Pharmacy 2026

How much is the school fee for Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy?

The school fee for Doctor of Pharmacy or Pharmacy varies according to school, but based on statistics, no school pays less than a ₦100,000 naira

Do Pharmacy graduates go for service and internship after graduation?

Yes, Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy graduates that are not up to 30 years must undergo a compulsory NYSC service after their mandatory Internship or housemanship as the case may be.

What is the duration of study for Pharmacy in the Nigerian Universities?

The duration of study spans over 5 years for students offered admission to study Bachelor of Pharmacy, and 6 years for students offered admission to study Doctor of Pharmacy.

For Direct Entry (DE) candidates, they have a reduction of 1 year for either Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy.

Conclusion

In conclusion, for candidates of the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) aspiring to study Doctor of Pharmacy or Pharmacy in any of the tertiary institutions in Nigeria, you must know the cut off mark of your desired school of choice for you to know your possibilities of gaining admission.