MOUAU cut-off marks. The management of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU, has released the JAMB and departmental cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session in various programmes admission exercise.
The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), originally the Federal University of Agriculture, is a federal university in Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria, established as a specialized University by a Federal Government of Nigeria Decree No 48 of November 1992.
What is Cut Off Marks?
School cut-off marks are the minimum marks you need to gain admission into a particular high school or college. These marks are set by the government and determined on the basis of your performance in school previously. When does a student know whether or not they have passed their cut-off marks? A student knows that once they pass their cutoff marks, they will be able to apply for admission into any other school in Nigeria.
The university cut-off mark is the number of marks that a student must have to be able to enter a university. There are different cut-off marks for each course, but they are all based on the passing grades and averages of previous students. A high school student should know how much they need in their grades to get into their top university choices.
How are cut-off marks calculated?
Cutoff Mark (For 200) = (Mathematics) + (Physics/2) + (Chemistry/2)
This formula to calculate the cutoff is valid for those students who wrote their +2 exams after 2019, when total marks was 600
For example, a student scored the following marks in plus 2 examination
Mathematics – 80, Physics – 86 and Chemistry – 78
Cutoff Mark = (80) + (86/2) + (78/2) = 80 + 43 + 39 = 162
MOUAU Cut Off Marks
The management of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) has released the cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic session admission exercise.
To be eligible to write MOUAU post UTME screening exercise, candidates must have scored a mark not less than 160 in the recently conducted JAMB UTME.
FAQs
What is the MOUAU cut-off mark for admission into the 2026/2027 session?
The cut-off mark for Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) for the 2026/2027 admission exercise is the minimum UTME score and departmental aggregate required for candidates to be eligible for admission. Generally, a minimum UTME score of 150 and above is accepted, but competitive departments may require higher scores based on demand and performance.
Does MOUAU have different cut-off marks for each department?
Yes. MOUAU sets departmental cut-off marks for various programmes. While the general university cut-off (e.g., 150) is the baseline, specific faculties or departments, especially high-demand courses like Medicine, Engineering, or Agriculture-related specialisations, may require higher UTME scores or higher post-UTME aggregates.
How is the MOUAU cut-off mark determined for the 2026/2027 session?
The cut-off mark is determined by several factors, including:
Number of applicants for each programme
Performance of applicants in the UTME
Admission capacity of each department
School policy set by the university’s admissions board
These factors together influence the minimum score required for screening and eventual admission.
Can I gain admission if I meet only the MOUAU cut-off mark?
Meeting the cut-off mark makes you eligible for the screening and admission process, but it does not guarantee admission. Admission also depends on:
Your post-UTME score or aggregate
Performance in internal screening
Competitive ranking among other applicants
Candidates with higher scores generally have better chances of being offered admission.