Cut-off mark for Economics in Nigerian universities
Economics cut-off marks at 8 Nigerian universities for 2026/2027 (and 1 more for 2025/2026), from the schools' own lists. Where a school's Economics list is a UTME score (out of 400), the mark runs from 152 at AAU to 200 at FUNAAB and UNIJOS. Where its Economics list is an aggregate the school works out, the mark runs from 54.25 at UI to 73.625 at UNILAG.
152–200Economics UTME cut-off marks for 2026/2027, lowest to highest
Economics cut-off marks at 9 universities
Of these 9, 4 give a UTME score for Economics and 5 give an aggregate for Economics.
| School | Mark | What it measures | List | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAUEconomics | 152 | UTME score | General | 2026/2027 |
| FUNAABEconomics | 200 | UTME score | General | 2026/2027 |
| FUOYEEconomics · post-UTME | 63.7 | Aggregate | General | 2026/2027 |
| LAUTECHEconomics | 56.8 | Aggregate | General merit | 2026/2027 |
| 47.47 | Aggregate | Oyo State merit | 2026/2027 | |
| 42.73 | Aggregate | Other states merit | 2026/2027 | |
| UIEconomics · post-UTME | 54.25 | Aggregate | Merit | 2026/2027 |
| 54.25 | Aggregate | Catchment | 2026/2027 | |
| 54 | Aggregate | ELDS | 2026/2027 | |
| UNIJOSEconomics | 200 | UTME score | General | 2026/2027 |
| UNILAGEconomics · post-UTME | 73.625 | Aggregate | Merit | 2026/2027 |
| 62.175 to 69.35 | Aggregate | Catchment (6 states) | 2026/2027 | |
| UNIOSUNB.Sc. Economics | 65 | Aggregate | Merit | 2026/2027 |
| 55.6 | Aggregate | Catchment | 2026/2027 | |
| UNIZIKEconomics · post-UTME | 180 | UTME score | General | 2025/2026 |
A school can change its Economics mark during admission, so check its own notice too.
Questions students ask about the Economics cut-off mark
What JAMB score do I need for Economics?
At least 150 (JAMB's floor for universities), then your school's Economics mark. As a UTME score: from 152 at AAU to 200 at FUNAAB and UNIJOS. As an aggregate of your UTME with your post-UTME or O'level: from 54.25 at UI to 73.625 at UNILAG. These are 2026/2027 Economics figures.
Which UTME subjects do I need for Economics?
Use of English, Economics, Mathematics and one of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French, CRS or Islamic Studies. The Economics subject combination gives the O'level grades too.