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University News Published: February 15, 2026 • By Emmanuel Iweh

University of Lagos Releases 2025/2026 Merit Admission List with Rising Cut-off Trends

University of Lagos Releases 2025/2026 Merit Admission List with Rising Cut-off Trends

"UNILAG has released its long-awaited merit admission list, revealing a sharp increase in departmental cut-off points for the 2026 session."

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) management has formally released the merit-based admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session, sparking intense debate among stakeholders regarding the rising difficulty of securing entry into the institution. An investigative look into the departmental cut-off marks for February 2026 shows a 5 percent increase across the board compared to the previous year. For instance, the cut-off for Law moved from 78.5 to 81.2, while Computer Science saw a jump to 80.0. This trend is largely attributed to the improved performance of candidates in the Post-UTME screening and the high volume of top-scoring JAMB candidates who chose UNILAG as their first choice. For applicants still awaiting their names, this news significantly narrows the window for admission. The release of the merit list means that the available slots for supplementary and 'catchment area' admissions are now extremely limited. Analysis of the university's capacity indicates that less than 15 percent of the total applicants were admitted on the merit list, leaving over 40,000 qualified students to scramble for the remaining 5,000 slots. This situation forces many to consider the 'change of course' option to less competitive departments such as Philosophy or Adult Education. Furthermore, the 2026 admission cycle is the first to fully integrate the 'New Curriculum' credits, meaning students with deficiencies in vocational subjects found themselves at a disadvantage during the screening process. Candidates are advised to monitor the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) closely, as 'Transfer' notifications are expected to be sent out in late February. The university's admissions office has also warned against third-party agents claiming to influence the supplementary list, reiterating that the process remains strictly automated based on the weighted scores of UTME and O-Level results.

Official Source Reference: https://unilag.edu.ng/admissions/2026-merit-list

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