Modibbo Adama University Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission Exercise; Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has officially released the approved cut-off marks for admission into its undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The general minimum UTME cut-off mark for most courses is 160. However, candidates applying for Common Law and Common and Sharia Law must score 180 or above, while Nursing requires a minimum score of 200.
The university also announced that Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and Statistics Education will not admit candidates during the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Candidates are advised to ensure they meet the cut-off mark for their chosen programme before participating in the MAU Post-UTME screening exercise.
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About Modibbo Adama University
Modibbo Adama University is a federal university located in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, in North-Eastern Nigeria.
The institution is one of the 27 federal universities in Nigeria and one of the country’s four federal universities of technology. It offers academic programmes ranging from associate degrees to doctoral degrees and is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
MAU General Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027
The minimum UTME score for admission into most undergraduate programmes is 160.
However, some programmes have higher requirements:
- Common Law – 180 and above
- Common and Sharia Law – 180 and above
- Nursing – 200 and above
The following programmes will not admit candidates for the 2026/2027 academic session:
- Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
- Statistics Education
Candidates should always check the cut-off mark for their chosen programme instead of relying only on the general university cut-off mark.
Faculty of Agriculture Cut-Off Marks
All programmes in the Faculty of Agriculture require a minimum UTME score of 160.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | 160 and above |
| Agricultural Extension and Rural Development | 160 and above |
| Animal Science and Range Management | 160 and above |
| Crop Production and Horticulture | 160 and above |
| Crop Protection | 160 and above |
| Fisheries | 160 and above |
| Food Science and Technology | 160 and above |
| Forestry and Wildlife Management | 160 and above |
| Soil Science | 160 and above |
Candidates applying for any of these programmes must score at least 160.
Faculty of Arts Cut-Off Marks
The Faculty of Arts offers three programmes, all requiring a minimum score of 160.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 160 and above |
| Islamic Studies | 160 and above |
| English Language | 160 and above |
Candidates with scores below 160 will not meet the admission requirement for these programmes.
Faculty of Communication and Media Studies Cut-Off Marks
All programmes under this faculty require 160 and above.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Broadcasting | 160 and above |
| Mass Communication | 160 and above |
| Journalism and Media Studies | 160 and above |
Applicants should ensure they meet the required score before applying for the screening exercise.
Faculty of Computing Cut-Off Marks
Every programme in the Faculty of Computing requires a minimum score of 160.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 160 and above |
| Cybersecurity | 160 and above |
| Artificial Intelligence | 160 and above |
| Data Science | 160 and above |
| Information and Communication Technology | 160 and above |
| Information Management Technology | 160 and above |
| Information Systems | 160 and above |
| Information Technology | 160 and above |
| Library and Information Science | 160 and above |
| Operations Research | 160 and above |
| Software Engineering | 160 and above |
Candidates should ensure the programme selected matches the one chosen during admission registration.
Faculty of Engineering Cut-Off Marks
The minimum score for all Engineering programmes is 160.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Agricultural and Environmental Engineering | 160 and above |
| Chemical Engineering | 160 and above |
| Civil Engineering | 160 and above |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 160 and above |
| Mechanical Engineering | 160 and above |
Applicants scoring below 160 will not be eligible for these programmes.
Faculty of Environmental Sciences Cut-Off Marks
Every programme in this faculty requires 160 and above.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 160 and above |
| Building | 160 and above |
| Industrial Design | 160 and above |
| Surveying and Geoinformatics | 160 and above |
| Geography | 160 and above |
| Urban and Regional Planning | 160 and above |
| Environmental Management | 160 and above |
| Meteorology | 160 and above |
Candidates should verify that the programme selected during registration matches their intended course.
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences Cut-Off Marks
The following programmes all require 160 and above.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Accountancy | 160 and above |
| Banking and Finance | 160 and above |
| Economics | 160 and above |
| Management | 160 and above |
| Political Science | 160 and above |
| Sociology | 160 and above |
Candidates who score at least 160 meet the published requirement for these courses.
Faculty of Law Cut-Off Marks
Unlike most faculties, the Faculty of Law has a higher admission requirement.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Common Law | 180 and above |
| Common and Sharia Law | 180 and above |
Candidates applying for either Law programme must score 180 or above. A score of 160 does not qualify applicants for Law.
Faculty of Life Sciences Cut-Off Marks
All programmes under this faculty require 160 and above.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 160 and above |
| Biotechnology | 160 and above |
| Forensic Science | 160 and above |
| Microbiology | 160 and above |
| Science Laboratory Technology | 160 and above |
| Botany | 160 and above |
| Zoology | 160 and above |
Applicants should ensure they meet the minimum score before applying.
Faculty of Physical Sciences Cut-Off Marks
Every programme listed below requires a minimum score of 160.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Applied Geophysics | 160 and above |
| Chemistry | 160 and above |
| Industrial Chemistry | 160 and above |
| Mathematics | 160 and above |
| Industrial Mathematics | 160 and above |
| Mathematics with Economics | 160 and above |
| Statistics | 160 and above |
| Petroleum Chemistry | 160 and above |
| Physics | 160 and above |
| Geology | 160 and above |
The published cut-off applies individually to each programme.
Faculty of Education Cut-Off Marks
The Faculty of Education offers several specialised programmes.
Technology Education
All options require 160 and above.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Mechanical/Automobile | 160 and above |
| Mechanical/Production | 160 and above |
| Building Technology | 160 and above |
| Woodwork Technology | 160 and above |
Electrical Technology Education
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Electrical Technology | 160 and above |
| Electronics Technology | 160 and above |
Both options require a minimum score of 160.
Vocational Education
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Education | 160 and above |
| Business Education | 160 and above |
| Home Economics | 160 and above |
Applicants must score at least 160.
Environmental and Science Education
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Biology Education | 160 and above |
| Chemistry Education | 160 and above |
| Physics Education | 160 and above |
| Mathematics Education | 160 and above |
| Geography Education | 160 and above |
| Statistics Education | No Admission |
Statistics Education will not admit candidates during the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
College of Medical Sciences Cut-Off Marks
The College of Medical Sciences has separate admission conditions for its programmes.
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) | No Admission |
| Nursing | 200 and above |
Medicine and Surgery will not admit candidates under the published admission schedule, while Nursing applicants must score at least 200.
Programmes That Require More Than 160
Only three programmes have cut-off marks above the university’s general minimum:
- Common Law – 180 and above
- Common and Sharia Law – 180 and above
- Nursing – 200 and above
Candidates should always follow the cut-off mark for their chosen programme.
Programmes Not Available for Admission
The following programmes have been marked as No Admission for the 2026/2027 academic session:
- Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
- Statistics Education
Candidates should consider this before selecting or changing their preferred course.
Who Is Eligible for the MAU Post-UTME Screening?
Candidates are eligible to participate in the MAU Post-UTME screening if they meet the minimum UTME score required for their chosen programme.
- Programmes with a cut-off mark of 160 require at least 160 in UTME.
- Law applicants must score 180 or above.
- Nursing applicants must score 200 or above.
- Candidates applying for programmes marked as No Admission will not be considered.
Applicants who score below the required cut-off mark for their chosen course will not qualify for the screening exercise.
Does a Score of 160 Qualify a Candidate for Every Course?
No.
A score of 160 qualifies candidates only for programmes with a published cut-off mark of 160.
It does not qualify candidates for:
- Common Law – 180
- Common and Sharia Law – 180
- Nursing – 200
In addition, Medicine and Surgery and Statistics Education are not available for admission during the current admission exercise.
Does Meeting the Cut-Off Mark Guarantee Admission?
No.
Meeting the published cut-off mark only makes a candidate eligible for the admission screening process. Candidates must still participate in the MAU Post-UTME screening and satisfy all other admission requirements before admission can be offered.
How to Apply for MAU Post-UTME
Candidates who meet the required cut-off mark for their selected programme can proceed to complete the MAU Post-UTME application when the screening portal is available.
Before submitting the application, applicants should verify that they selected the correct programme and that they meet the required UTME score.
Important Things to Check Before Applying
Before completing the MAU Post-UTME application, every candidate should confirm the following:
- The exact programme selected.
- The faculty offering the programme.
- The published cut-off mark for the programme.
- The UTME score obtained.
- Whether admission is available for the selected course.
- The MAU Post-UTME application requirements.
Candidates applying for Law or Nursing should pay particular attention to the higher cut-off marks required for admission.
