This is to inform all the aspiring students seeking admission into the Imo State University (IMSU), that the IMSU JAMB cut off mark for all courses for the 2026/2027 academic session has been released by the school management.
If you have either chosen IMSU as your first choice of institution during JAMB registration or you plan to do so, then you have to sit right and read this article till the end to see the cut off mark you need to apply for admission into IMSU successfully.
What Is IMSU Cut Off Mark?
IMSU cut off mark can simply be defined as a score set by the authoritative body of the Imo State University (IMSU) that is used to select qualified candidates for admission for each academic session.
It is a score all aspirants must possess in order to stand a good chance and be considered for admission into the Imo State University (IMSU).
Imo State University (IMSU) Cut Off Mark 2026/2027
The authority of the Imo State University (IMSU) has released the minimum required JAMB and departmental cut off mark for admission into the various undergraduate courses offered in the institution.
This has always been the case as the cut off mark is the basic primary requirement for an aspirant to meet before admission offer can be considered or before application can be accepted for the IMSU Post UTME Form.
IMSU JAMB cut off mark for the this academic year is probably going to be 160 as that is what was accepted for the previous academic session.
IMSU JAMB Cut Off Mark For All Courses 2026/2027
IMSU’s JAMB cut off mark for all courses for the 2026/2027 academic session is 160 and above.
This means the minimum score an applicant or aspirant of this institution must possess is 160 as there might be variations with respect to course of choice.
It is also very important to know that the above cut off mark is just the minimum score required and not the same for all the courses offered in Imo State University (IMSU).
Now let’s see the various departments and their respective cut off marks in Imo State University (IMSU).
IMSU Departmental Cut Off Mark 2026/2027
Below are the different undergraduate courses offered at the Imo State University (IMSU) and their current approved departmental cut off mark for the 2026/2027 academic session:
| S/N | Courses | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACCOUNTANCY/ACCOUNTING | 150 |
| 2 | AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING | 150 |
| 3 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION | 150 |
| 4 | AGRICULTURE | 150 |
| 5 | ANIMAL SCIENCE AND FISHERIES | 150 |
| 6 | ARCHITECTURE | 150 |
| 7 | BANKING AND FINANCE | 150 |
| 8 | BIOCHEMISTRY | 150 |
| 9 | BOTANY | 150 |
| 10 | BUILDING | 150 |
| 11 | CHEMISTRY | 150 |
| 12 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | 150 |
| 13 | COMPUTER SCIENCE | 150 |
| 14 | CROP SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY | 150 |
| 15 | ECONOMICS | 150 |
| 16 | EDUCATION ACCOUNTING | 150 |
| 17 | EDUCATION AND BIOLOGY | 150 |
| 18 | EDUCATION AND CHEMISTRY | 150 |
| 19 | EDUCATION AND CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 150 |
| 20 | EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS | 150 |
| 21 | EDUCATION AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 150 |
| 22 | EDUCATION AND FRENCH | 150 |
| 23 | EDUCATION AND GEOGRAPHY | 150 |
| 24 | EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT | 150 |
| 25 | EDUCATION AND HISTORY | 150 |
| 26 | EDUCATION AND IGBO | 150 |
| 27 | EDUCATION AND MATHEMATICS | 150 |
| 28 | EDUCATION AND PHYSICS | 150 |
| 29 | EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 150 |
| 30 | EDUCATION FINE AND APPLIED ARTS | 150 |
| 31 | EDUCATIONAL / PSYCHOLOGY GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING | 150 |
| 32 | EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION | 150 |
| 33 | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION | 150 |
| 34 | ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | 150 |
| 35 | ENGLISH AND LITERARY STUDIES | 150 |
| 36 | ESTATE MANAGEMENT | 150 |
| 37 | FINE AND APPLIED ARTS | 150 |
| 38 | FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 150 |
| 39 | FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE | 150 |
| 40 | FRENCH | 150 |
| 41 | GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | 150 |
| 42 | GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 150 |
| 43 | GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING | 150 |
| 44 | HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES | 150 |
| 45 | HOME ECONOMICS AND EDUCATION | 150 |
| 46 | HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT | 150 |
| 47 | INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS | 150 |
| 48 | INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY | 150 |
| 49 | INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS | 150 |
| 50 | INSURANCE AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE | 150 |
| 51 | LAND SURVEYING | 150 |
| 52 | LAW | 200 |
| 53 | LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE | 150 |
| 54 | LINGUISTICS | 150 |
| 55 | LINGUISTICS/IGBO | 150 |
| 56 | MANAGEMENT STUDIES | 150 |
| 57 | MARKETING | 150 |
| 58 | MASS COMMUNICATION | 150 |
| 59 | MATHEMATICS | 150 |
| 60 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | 180 |
| 61 | MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE | 150 |
| 62 | MICROBIOLOGY | 150 |
| 63 | NURSING/NURSING SCIENCE | 220 |
| 64 | NUTRITION AND DIETETICS | 190 |
| 65 | PHILOSOPHY | 150 |
| 66 | PHYSICS | 150 |
| 67 | PSYCHOLOGY | 150 |
| 68 | PUBLIC HEALTH | 150 |
| 69 | QUANTITY SURVEYING | 150 |
| 70 | RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 150 |
| 71 | SOCIOLOGY | 150 |
| 72 | SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | 150 |
| 73 | SOIL SCIENCE | 150 |
| 74 | STATISTICS | 150 |
| 75 | SURVEYING AND GEOINFORMATICS | 150 |
| 76 | TEACHER EDUCATION SCIENCE | 150 |
| 77 | THEATRE ARTS | 150 |
| 78 | URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING | 150 |
| 79 | ZOOLOGY | 150 |
How To Achieve The IMSU Cut Off Mark
Follow this simple guide so you can achieve the IMSU minimum JAMB score if you’re yet to write your JAMB exam:
- Set a timetable for studies
- Study relentlessly
- Study JAMB past questions
- Join online and offline classes and tutorials
- Revise often
- Pray well and hard
- Be consistent with all the options above
How To Calculate IMSU Aggregate Score
Follow the steps below to calculate your Imo State University (IMSU) aggregate score easily:
JAMB score is over 400 while IMSU Post UTME is over 100 marks.
- Divide your JAMB score by 8, e.g 190/8
- Divide your IMSU Post UTME score by 2, e.g 70/2
- Add up the result.
Further breakdown:
If you scored 190 in your JAMB and 70 in your IMSU Post UTME, then your IMSU Aggregate score can be calculated as follows:
- JAMB Average :- 190/8= 23.75
- Post UTME Average:- 70/2= 35
- Aggregate Score:- 23.75+ 35 = 58.75
Therefore; your aggregate score is 58.75
IMSU Post UTME Screening Requirements 2026
Gaining Admission into IMSU is easy especially when you meet all this requirement below:
- Select IMSU as your first choice of institution during JAMB registration
- Sit and write the JAMB UTME exam and have a score of not less than 160
- Have nothing less than five (5) credits in the required relevant subjects of your course in SSCE including Mathematics and English Language
- O’level result must not be more than two (2) sittings
- Be at least 16 years of age
What To Do If You Don’t Meet The IMSU JAMB Cut Off Mark
Here are a few and smart options you can take if you don’t meet the Imo State University (IMSU) cut off mark or the complete admission requirements:
- Change your institution
- Check if Imo State University (IMSU) has Remedial Programme
- Apply for Polytechnic
- Write JAMB again
- Go for IJMB
- And any other option available
Conclusion
As for the 2026/2027 academic session, the Imo State University (IMSU) minimum JAMB cut off mark for all courses is 150.
As an aspirant, you are advised to meet this cut off mark in JAMB for you to qualify for the Imo State University (IMSU) Post UTME Form. If you don’t meet it, then don’t forget to do what we explained in this article earlier.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What Is IMSU Cut Off Mark for Nursing?
The minimum JAMB cut off mark for Nursing is 150, but due to its competitiveness, you will need at least a JAMB score of 220 or even higher to stay above the competition.
2. What’s the Cut Off Mark for All courses in IMSU?
For the previous academic session, the IMSU general minimum cut off mark for all courses was 150 and above.
What of nursing what d cut off mark and do imsu accept 2 sittings