Crescent University, Abeokuta (CUAB), a private institution in Ogun State, sets a general JAMB cut-off mark of 150 for most of its undergraduate courses for the 2026/2027 academic session, while Law and Nursing Science, the two most competitive programmes at the university, carry a higher departmental requirement of 180 and above. This article explains the cut-off mark for every major course category at CUAB, how the university’s admission scoring works, and what else a candidate needs beyond the JAMB score to secure a place.
CUAB General JAMB Cut Off Mark
The general cut-off mark is the baseline UTME score that qualifies a candidate to proceed to Crescent University’s Post-UTME screening exercise. For the 2026/2027 session, this baseline sits at 150 for the majority of courses offered across the university’s colleges. A candidate who scores below 150 does not meet the minimum requirement for any course at CUAB and cannot proceed to screening, regardless of which department the candidate intends to apply to.
Because Crescent University is a private institution, it typically retains more flexibility than public universities in adjusting its cut-off marks from session to session, but it still operates within the minimum benchmark that JAMB sets nationally for the admission cycle. Candidates should treat 150 as the floor rather than a target, since departmental competitiveness pushes several courses above this baseline.
CUAB Cut Off Mark by Course
The table below sets out the JAMB cut-off mark for the main course categories at Crescent University for the 2026/2027 session. Where a specific course is not listed, the general cut-off mark of 150 applies.
| Course | JAMB Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Law (LL.B) | 180 and above |
| Nursing Science (B.NSc) | 180 and above |
| Accounting | 150 – 160 |
| Computer Science | 150 – 160 |
| Architecture | 150 (plus a valid NATA score) |
| Mass Communication | 150 |
| Business Administration | 150 |
| Economics | 150 |
| Political Science | 150 |
| Islamic Studies | 150 |
| Microbiology | 150 |
| Biochemistry | 150 |
| Chemistry | 150 |
| Anatomy | 150 |
| Physiology | 150 |
Law and Nursing Science stand out as the two departments with a formally raised cut-off mark, since both lead to regulated professions with strict accreditation bodies overseeing entry standards — the Council of Legal Education for Law, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria for Nursing Science. Accounting and Computer Science are also popular courses at CUAB and, while their official cut-off mark generally aligns with the baseline of 150, admission into these departments in practice tends to favour candidates who score above 160, since applicant volume for these two courses is consistently high relative to available slots.
Colleges and Courses Offered at Crescent University
Crescent University organises its academic programmes under six colleges: the Bola Ajibola College of Law, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Environmental Sciences, the College of Information and Communication Technology, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, and the College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences. Each college houses a cluster of related departments, and the JAMB subject combination required for admission varies by course within these colleges.
The College of Law offers the LL.B programme, split into tracks such as Jurisprudence and International Law, and Commercial and Industrial Law. The College of Health Sciences runs the Nursing Science programme along with Anatomy and Physiology, all of which fall under the university’s basic medical sciences cluster. The College of Environmental Sciences houses Architecture. The College of Information and Communication Technology covers Computer Science and related computing programmes. The College of Natural and Applied Sciences offers Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry. The College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences is the largest cluster, covering Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mass Communication, Political Science, and Islamic Studies.
How CUAB Calculates the Admission Aggregate
Meeting the JAMB cut-off mark only opens the door to Post-UTME screening; it does not by itself secure admission. Crescent University combines the UTME score with the Post-UTME screening score to compute an aggregate score used for final ranking. A commonly applied formula divides the JAMB score by 8 and the Post-UTME score by 2, then adds the two results together. For example, a candidate with a JAMB score of 180 and a Post-UTME score of 50 would have an aggregate of (180 ÷ 8) + (50 ÷ 2), which comes to 22.5 + 25, giving a total aggregate of 47.5.
O’Level grades also play a role in the overall evaluation, with strong grades in relevant subjects (such as A1 or B2) generally strengthening a candidate’s standing, though the exact point weighting Crescent University assigns to O’Level results is not published in fixed public figures and can vary by department and session. Competitive courses such as Law and Accounting tend to require a higher aggregate, often in the range of 50 to 60 and above, while less competitive programmes such as Islamic Studies or Political Science may admit candidates with aggregates closer to 45.
O’Level Requirements for CUAB Admission
Every candidate seeking admission into Crescent University, regardless of course, needs a minimum of five credit passes in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), National Examinations Council (NECO), or an approved equivalent, obtained in not more than two sittings. English Language and Mathematics are compulsory for every course, with three additional subjects relevant to the chosen field of study. For example, Nursing Science and Microbiology require credits in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in addition to English Language and Mathematics, while Accounting requires Economics and other relevant subjects alongside the two compulsory credits.
Candidates who are still awaiting their O’Level results at the point of application are permitted to apply, but they must present the actual result before the university finalises admission. Applicants must also be at least 16 years old by 30 September of the admission year.
Steps to Apply for Admission into Crescent University
- Register for UTME and select Crescent University, Abeokuta as the first-choice institution, choosing the correct subject combination for the intended course.
- Meet the applicable cut-off mark — 150 for most courses, or 180 and above for Law and Nursing Science.
- Change institution if necessary. Candidates who did not originally select CUAB as first choice but meet the required score can change their first-choice institution to Crescent University at any accredited JAMB CBT centre.
- Complete the Post-UTME/Direct Entry form on the university’s admission portal once released, and register for the internal screening exercise.
- Attend the screening. Screening runs daily for most departments, while candidates applying for Law, Nursing, and Computer Science are given specific interview dates as part of the departmental selection process.
- Submit O’Level and supporting documents, including the JAMB result slip, O’Level certificates or statement of result, birth certificate, and passport photographs, as required by the admissions office.
- Check the admission list once released, then proceed with acceptance and registration formalities, including payment of the acceptance fee.
Direct Entry Admission at CUAB
Crescent University also accepts Direct Entry candidates holding qualifications such as the Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) certificate, the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) certificate, National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or equivalent advanced qualifications. Direct Entry admission does not depend on a JAMB UTME cut-off mark in the same way UTME admission does, but candidates still need to meet the university’s minimum grade requirement for their intended course and register through the JAMB Direct Entry portal. Crescent University runs its own JUPEB foundation programme, which candidates who fall short of the JAMB cut-off mark for Law or Nursing Science can use as an alternative route into 200 Level.
Does Meeting the Cut Off Mark Guarantee Admission?
No. Scoring at or above the required JAMB cut-off mark only makes a candidate eligible to participate in Crescent University’s Post-UTME screening and does not by itself confirm a place. Final admission depends on the aggregate score computed from the UTME result, the Post-UTME screening performance, and O’Level grades, ranked against other applicants competing for the same limited number of seats in that department. Courses with higher applicant volume, particularly Law, Nursing Science, Accounting, and Computer Science, naturally require a stronger overall performance to secure a seat compared to less competitive courses.
FAQs
What is the general JAMB cut-off mark for Crescent University in 2026/2027?
The general cut-off mark is 150 for most courses, while Law and Nursing Science require 180 and above.
Can I gain admission into Crescent University Nursing with a JAMB score of 160?
No. Nursing Science requires a minimum of 180, so a score of 160 does not qualify a candidate for the nursing Post-UTME screening, though it may qualify for several other courses at the university.
Does Crescent University accept candidates who did not choose it as first choice?
Yes. A candidate who meets the required score can change their first-choice institution to Crescent University at any accredited JAMB CBT centre before applying.
Is Crescent University’s Post-UTME screening the same for every course?
No. Screening runs daily for most departments, but Law, Nursing, and Computer Science applicants are scheduled for specific interview dates as part of a more structured departmental selection process.
How is the final admission aggregate calculated at CUAB?
The aggregate generally combines the JAMB score divided by 8 with the Post-UTME score divided by 2, alongside consideration of O’Level grades, though exact weighting can vary by department and admission session.