Baze University, Abuja, is one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, and candidates who choose it during JAMB registration want a clear answer on the exact UTME score needed for admission. This article explains Baze University’s general JAMB cut off mark, how it applies across the courses the university runs, and what else candidates need to meet before securing admission for the 2026/2027 session.
Baze University’s General JAMB Cut Off Mark
JAMB, together with heads of tertiary institutions, fixes a national minimum cut off mark at its annual Policy Meeting on Admissions, and no university is permitted to admit candidates below this floor. For the 2026/2027 admission cycle, the approved national minimum for university admission is 150. Every private, state, and federal university in Nigeria must set its own cut off mark at or above this figure.
Baze University sets its general cut off mark higher than the national minimum. For the 2026/2027 academic session, Baze University’s general JAMB cut off mark stands at 180. This means a candidate must score at least 180 in the UTME to be eligible to apply for admission into the university, regardless of how strong their O’Level results are. Scoring 180 or above only qualifies a candidate to proceed to the university’s post-UTME screening stage; it does not automatically guarantee a place, since Baze University still evaluates candidates further before issuing an offer of admission.
Why Course-Specific Cut Off Marks Differ
While 180 is the general entry threshold, individual departments and faculties at Baze University often set higher benchmarks for courses that attract more applicants than there are available seats. Highly competitive fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Medicine and Surgery, and the various engineering disciplines typically require scores above the general cut off mark because demand for these programmes consistently outstrips available slots.
Admission into any specific course at Baze University also depends on more than the JAMB score alone. The university factors in a candidate’s post-UTME screening performance, O’Level subject combination and grades, and, for competitive programmes like Medicine, additional internal assessment before finalising admission offers.
Baze University Courses and Their JAMB Cut Off Marks
Baze University runs undergraduate programmes across seven faculties: the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, the School of Medicine, and the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences. The table below shows the applicable JAMB cut off mark for major courses under each faculty for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
| Faculty | Course | JAMB Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Law (LL.B) | 180 |
| Engineering | Civil Engineering | 200 |
| Engineering | Computer Engineering | 200 |
| Engineering | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 200 |
| Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | 200 |
| Engineering | Gas and Petroleum Engineering | 200 |
| Environmental Sciences | Architecture | 180 |
| Environmental Sciences | Quantity Surveying | 180 |
| Environmental Sciences | Estate Management | 180 |
| Environmental Sciences | Urban & Regional Planning | 180 |
| Computing & Information Technology | Computer Science | 200 |
| Computing & Information Technology | Software Engineering | 200 |
| Computing & Information Technology | Cyber Security | 200 |
| Computing & Information Technology | Information Systems Management | 180 |
| Computing & Information Technology | Information Technology | 180 |
| Basic Medical Sciences / School of Medicine | Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) | 200 and above |
| Basic Medical Sciences | Nursing Science | 200 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | Medical Laboratory Science | 200 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | Radiography | 200 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | Public Health | 200 |
| Management & Social Sciences | Economics | 180 |
| Management & Social Sciences | Business Administration | 180 |
| Management & Social Sciences | Mass Communication | 180 |
As the table shows, Baze University applies its 180 baseline consistently across most non-technical and non-clinical courses, while science-based, engineering, and health-related programmes generally require a score of 200 or above because of stronger competition for limited slots in these departments. Medicine and Surgery, being the university’s most competitive and newly accredited programme, typically demands the highest scores among all courses offered, and candidates targeting this course should aim well above the general cut off mark to improve their chances.
Admission Requirements Beyond the JAMB Score
Meeting the applicable cut off mark only qualifies a candidate to proceed with the admission process. Baze University also requires the following from every undergraduate applicant:
- A minimum of five credit passes in relevant O’Level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, from WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB.
- These credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
- The candidate’s JAMB subject combination must match the requirements of the intended course of study.
- The candidate must have selected Baze University as the first-choice institution during JAMB registration, or subsequently changed their institution of choice to Baze University through JAMB.
- Successful participation in Baze University’s post-UTME screening exercise, where the university reviews the candidate’s academic records and other supporting documents.
- Submission of the JAMB result slip, O’Level result(s), and other credentials as part of the application process.
Because Baze University is a private institution, it also admits candidates through Direct Entry for those with relevant National Diploma, NCE, or A-Level qualifications, using a separate evaluation process from the standard UTME route.
How Admission Decisions Are Made
Baze University does not admit purely on a first-come, first-served basis once a candidate meets the minimum cut off mark. Instead, the university ranks eligible applicants for each course based on a combination of their UTME score, O’Level performance, and post-UTME screening outcome. Candidates with higher scores are generally considered ahead of those with scores closer to the minimum cut off mark, particularly for high-demand courses. This means that scoring exactly 180, or the applicable course-specific score, only makes a candidate eligible to be considered; it does not guarantee a place if the department has already filled its available slots with candidates who scored higher.
How to Confirm Eligibility After JAMB Results
Once JAMB releases UTME results, a candidate who chose Baze University as their institution should follow these steps to confirm eligibility and proceed with the admission process:
- Check the UTME score against the confirmed 180 general cut off mark, or the specific departmental cut off mark for the intended course.
- Log in to the JAMB portal to confirm that Baze University and the correct course are properly reflected as the institution and course of choice.
- Visit the Baze University admissions portal to complete the online application form for the 2026/2027 session.
- Upload the required documents, including the JAMB result slip, O’Level results, and any other credentials the university requests.
- Participate in Baze University’s post-UTME screening exercise as scheduled by the admissions office.
- Await communication from the university regarding an admission offer, and confirm the offer on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) once formally admitted.
Failure to accept an admission offer on JAMB CAPS, even after receiving direct confirmation from the university, can result in the admission not being properly recognised for the session, so candidates should treat this step as compulsory.
What Happens If a Candidate Scores Below the Cut Off Mark
A candidate who scores below 180 cannot proceed with a standard UTME application to Baze University for that admission cycle. In this situation, the realistic options include:
- Changing the institution of choice on the JAMB CAPS portal to a university whose general cut off mark matches the score obtained.
- Exploring Direct Entry admission into Baze University in a future session if the candidate holds a relevant National Diploma, NCE, or A-Level qualification.
- Retaking the UTME in the next JAMB cycle to achieve a higher score before reapplying to Baze University.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JAMB cut off mark for Baze University for 2026/2027?
The general JAMB cut off mark for Baze University is 180 for the 2026/2027 admission session, above the national minimum of 150 approved for that cycle.
Does Baze University have different cut off marks for different courses?
Yes. While 180 is the general baseline, competitive courses such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, the engineering disciplines, and Medicine and Surgery typically require a score of 200 or above because of higher demand for limited available slots.
Is meeting the cut off mark enough to guarantee admission into Baze University?
No. Meeting the cut off mark only makes a candidate eligible to apply and participate in the post-UTME screening exercise. Final admission also depends on O’Level results, screening performance, and the number of available slots in the chosen department.
Does Baze University offer Medicine and Surgery?
Yes. Baze University’s School of Medicine received pre-clinical accreditation for its Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) programme, and this course typically carries the highest cut off mark among all programmes the university offers.
Can a candidate with less than 180 still gain admission into Baze University?
Not through the standard UTME route for that admission cycle. Such a candidate can consider Direct Entry, where applicable, change their institution of choice on JAMB CAPS, or retake the UTME to meet the required score in a future session.