How is aggregate score calculated in Nigerian universities?

Most Nigerian universities use: (JAMB score ÷ 8) + (Post-UTME score ÷ 2). Schools like UNILAG and OAU add a weighted O'Level component. The result is typically on a 100-point scale.

What JAMB score do I need for UNILAG?

UNILAG's general JAMB cut-off is typically 200, but competitive courses like Medicine & Surgery require aggregates of 75+ meaning a JAMB score of 280+ combined with strong Post-UTME and O'Level grades.

Does OAU use Post-UTME?

Yes, OAU (Obafemi Awolowo University) uses Post-UTME scores out of 40, combined with JAMB (÷8) and O'Level grades (A1=2.0, B2=1.8 etc.) for a maximum aggregate around 50.

JAMB & Post-UTME Admission Hub — Aggregate Score Calculator Nigeria

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Aggregate Score Calculator

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University JAMB Score (0 – 400) Post-UTME Score

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Cut-off Mark Reference

Approximate aggregate cut-offs for popular courses at 10 top Nigerian universities. Use as a guide — official cut-offs are released per session.

⚠️ These are historical/approximate figures for guidance only. Always verify with the official university admission portal for each session.

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What-If CGPA Simulator

Already in university? See exactly what GPA you need per semester to hit First Class, 2:1, or any target — based on what you've earned so far.

Current CGPA (0.00 – 5.00) Credit Units Completed Credit Units Remaining

Based on the Nigerian 5.0 grading scale. Total quality points = CGPA × units completed.

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Common Questions

FAQ

Most Nigerian universities use a formula that combines your JAMB score (divided by 8) and your Post-UTME score (divided by 2), giving a total out of 100. Schools like UNILAG and OAU additionally include a weighted O'Level component. The specific formula varies by institution.

The minimum JAMB score is 200 for most federal universities, but competitive courses like Medicine, Law, and Engineering typically need 250–300+. Your final admission depends on your aggregate score combining JAMB, Post-UTME, and (for some schools) O'Level grades.

Yes. OAU (Ile-Ife) uses a three-component aggregate: JAMB ÷ 8, Post-UTME out of 40, and O'Level grades using its own scale (A1=2.0, B2=1.8, B3=1.6, C4=1.4, C5=1.2, C6=1.0). The maximum aggregate is approximately 50.

The simulator calculates your current total quality points (CGPA × units completed), then works backwards to find what GPA you'd need to average over your remaining units to reach each degree class. Formula: Needed GPA = (Target CGPA × Total Units − Current Quality Points) ÷ Remaining Units.

No — these are approximate historical figures based on past admission cycles, intended as a planning guide. Universities release official cut-off marks per session on their admissions portal. Always verify with the school directly before making decisions.

Under the NUC 5.0 scale: First Class (4.50–5.00), Second Class Upper (3.50–4.49), Second Class Lower (2.40–3.49), Third Class (1.50–2.39), and Pass (1.00–1.49). A CGPA below 1.00 typically results in withdrawal or probation.