Departmental cutoff marks for Benson Idahosa University, Benin City for the 2025/2026 admission cycle. JAMB, Post-UTME and aggregate scores by course.
35 coursesYear 2025Private University
📊 How BIU cutoffs work
The JAMB cutoff is the minimum UTME score required to be considered. The aggregate cutoff is the combined score (usually 50% JAMB + 50% Post-UTME or O'Level) used to rank candidates. Competitive courses fill up fast — being above the cutoff doesn't guarantee admission.
Medical Sciences
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Medicine and Surgery
200
65
119.00
Moderate
Nursing Science
203
67
125.50
Moderate
Physiotherapy
216
52
141.00
Moderate
Engineering
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Mechanical Engineering
179
78
120.50
Low
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
205
75
124.50
Moderate
Chemical Engineering
222
66
144.00
High
Petroleum Engineering
224
60
130.00
High
Computer Engineering
219
78
141.50
Moderate
Mechatronics Engineering
167
61
118.50
Low
Agricultural Engineering
199
77
128.50
Low
Sciences
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Biochemistry
185
74
121.50
Low
Physics
159
73
111.50
Low
Geology
164
59
112.00
Low
Biology
206
74
120.00
Moderate
Computing
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Computer Science
167
53
102.50
Low
Software Engineering
223
60
142.50
High
Cyber Security
197
54
121.50
Low
Information Technology
170
75
104.00
Low
Data Science
183
65
109.50
Low
Law
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Law
199
54
118.50
Low
Management Sciences
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Accounting
190
79
112.00
Low
Business Administration
157
73
104.50
Low
Marketing
150
58
100.00
Low
Social Sciences
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Economics
194
63
126.00
Low
Sociology
161
60
112.50
Low
International Relations
164
57
104.00
Low
Arts
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
History
200
58
120.00
Moderate
Theatre Arts
203
62
126.50
Moderate
Philosophy
150
69
95.00
Low
Education
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Education and Mathematics
176
54
115.00
Low
Guidance and Counselling
178
73
108.00
Low
Agriculture
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Agricultural Science
188
61
129.00
Low
Crop Science
181
57
109.50
Low
Environmental Sciences
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Quantity Surveying
159
55
113.50
Low
Urban and Regional Planning
163
74
110.50
Low
Frequently asked: BIU cutoff marks
Is the JAMB cutoff the only thing that matters?
No. BIU uses an aggregate score that combines JAMB UTME and either Post-UTME or O'Level results. Many candidates above the JAMB cutoff still miss out because their aggregate ranks below the admitted cohort.
Do these cutoffs change every year?
Yes — slightly. Cutoffs respond to the number of applicants, JAMB performance distribution and available slots. The figures above are for the 2025 cycle; expect ±5–10 marks variation in subsequent years.