"UI releases 2026/2027 departmental cutoffs ā Medicine 80.00, Software Engineering 75.375, Computer Science 74.125, Law 71.00, Pharmacy 70.375. UNIABUJA closes Aug 26 (min 180). Babcock, CONSUNTH Nursing open. ILAROPOLY first ND admission batch out. JAMB 2020ā2025 pending offers must be resolved by Aug 31. Check all deadlines and updates"
CampusAI Morning Briefing: UI Releases Departmental Cutoffs, New Schools Open ā August 18, 2026
Published: August 18, 2026 | Source: CampusAI News
š Overview
The 2026/2027 admission cycle continues to intensify as the University of Ibadan (UI) releases its full departmental aggregate cutoffs across Merit, Catchment, and ELDS categories. Meanwhile, UNIABUJA, Babcock University, and CONSUNTH Nursing have all opened their Post-UTME and admission forms, and Federal Polytechnic Ilaro has released its first ND admission batch. This briefing covers all the urgent updates, deadlines, and action plans for Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
š Top Story: UI Releases Departmental Cutoffs + New Schools Open
University of Ibadan Departmental Cutoffs Released
The University of Ibadan (UI) has released its full 2026/2027 departmental aggregate cutoffs across Merit, Catchment, and ELDS categories.
Key Cutoffs:
| Programme | Merit | Catchment | ELDS |
|-----------|-------|-----------|------|
| Medicine and Surgery | 80.00 | 80.00 | 73.50 |
| Software Engineering | 75.375 | 75.375 | 57.875 |
| Nursing Science | 74.50 | 74.50 | 67.125 |
| Computer Science | 74.125 | 74.125 | 60.00 |
| Dentistry | 72.875 | 72.875 | 62.875 |
| Law | 71.00 | 71.00 | 69.125 |
| Electrical/Electronics Engineering | 71.25 | 71.25 | 54.25 |
| Pharmacy | 70.375 | 70.375 | 68.625 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 70.00 | 70.00 | 65.875 |
| Accounting | 69.50 | 69.50 | 63.75 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 68.00 | 68.00 | 62.25 |
| Physiotherapy | 68.50 | 68.50 | 61.625 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 68.00 | 68.00 | 68.00 |
| Civil Engineering | 65.875 | 65.875 | 51.75 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 65.00 | 65.00 | 58.50 |
| Communication and Language Arts | 61.375 | 61.375 | 57.00 |
> š Note: Candidates are advised to check their programme's Merit, Catchment, and ELDS cutoff against their aggregate score. The full list of cutoffs is available on the UI portal.
UNIABUJA Post-UTME Registration Closes August 26
The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has opened its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening portal. The registration deadline is Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Registration Opens | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
| Registration Closes | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| Minimum UTME Score | 180 |
Babcock University Post-UTME Form Open
Babcock University has released its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening forms.
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Cut-Off Mark | 170 |
| Application Portal | admissions.babcock.edu.ng |
| Eligibility | First-choice candidates only |
CONSUNTH Nursing Admission Form Open
The College of Nursing Sciences, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (CONSUNTH) has announced the sale of Post-UTME forms for the 2026/2027 BNSc programme.
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Programme | BNSc Nursing |
| Application Portal | nursing.unth.edu.ng |
Federal Poly Ilaro Releases First ND Admission Batch
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (ILAROPOLY) has commenced the release of its 2026/2027 National Diploma (ND) Merit Admission List through JAMB CAPS.
> š Reminder: Candidates should check their admission status on JAMB CAPS at efacility.jamb.gov.ng.
š
Deadline Countdown ā August 18, 2026
| Institution | Deadline | Status |
|-------------|----------|--------|
| UNIABUJA | August 26, 2026 | š“ 8 DAYS LEFT |
| AFUSTA | August 31, 2026 | š” Open |
| CONSUNTH Nursing | August 31, 2026 | š” Open |
| BOUESTI | Open | š” Cutoff TBA |
| Babcock University | Open | š¢ Min 170 |
| NSUK | September 30, 2026 | š¢ Open |
| JAMB 2020ā2025 Candidates | August 31, 2026 | š“ Pending offers must be resolved |
> š Note: JAMB has warned candidates from the 2020ā2025 admission cycles with pending admission offers to accept or reject them before August 31, 2026, or risk permanent forfeiture.
š Post-UTME Exam Window ā August 18, 2026
| Institution | Status |
|-------------|--------|
| OOU | š” Scheduled Sept 1ā4 (moved twice; confirm on portal) |
| OAU | š¢ Screening scheduled Sept 1ā5 |
| UI | ā
Completed ā results and cutoffs released |
| UNILAG | ā
Completed ā results out |
| UNIBEN | ā
Completed ā results out |
| UNIMED | ā
Completed ā results out |
| UNILORIN | ā
Completed ā results out |
š” Today's Focus
| Priority | Action |
|----------|--------|
| šÆ UI candidates | Check your programme's Merit/Catchment/ELDS cutoff against your aggregate |
| šÆ UNIABUJA first choice | Register before August 26 |
| šÆ Old (2020ā2025) admission offer sitting unresolved? | Check JAMB CAPS and accept/reject before August 31 |
| šÆ ILAROPOLY ND candidates | Check the first batch admission list on JAMB CAPS |
š campusai.com.ng
š Action Plan ā Tuesday, August 18
| Task | Status |
|------|--------|
| š“ UI candidates ā Check your departmental cutoff | ā° Action Required |
| š“ UNIABUJA ā Register before August 26 | ā° Action Required |
| š“ JAMB 2020ā2025 candidates ā Check CAPS for pending offers | ā° Action Required |
| š All candidates ā Check admission chances at campusai.com.ng | ā
Action Required |
š UI Cutoffs + ILAROPOLY Admission List
UI Departmental Cutoffs (Selected)
| Programme | Merit |
|-----------|-------|
| Medicine and Surgery | 80.00 |
| Software Engineering | 75.375 |
| Nursing Science | 74.50 |
| Computer Science | 74.125 |
| Dentistry | 72.875 |
| Law | 71.00 |
| Electrical/Electronics Engineering | 71.25 |
| Pharmacy | 70.375 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 70.00 |
| Accounting | 69.50 |
> š Note: The full list is available on the UI portal.
Federal Poly Ilaro Admission List
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro has released its ND Full-Time First Batch admission list. Candidates can check their status on:
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JAMB CAPS at efacility.jamb.gov.ng
- ā
The school portal
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> š Editor's Note: This article is based on official university announcements and verified sources as of August 18, 2026. Always verify critical information on the official university portals.