So you’ve done the hard part — wrote the UTME, probably refreshed the JAMB portal more times than you’d admit, and now, you’re wondering if your score will get you into Plateau State University (PLASU). The school has finally released its departmental cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session. No long story. Just raw numbers and what they mean for you.
If you’re eyeing Nursing or Mass Comm, brace yourself. If it’s Crop Production or Theatre Arts, you might breathe easier. Or maybe not. Let’s break it all down.
First, What Are Cut-Off Marks?
For those hearing about them for the first time, cut-off marks are like the score you need to meet — or beat — if you want to be considered for a course. Each department has its own, based on how many people apply and how competitive the course is.
Now, let’s look at the list.
College of Health Sciences
You probably guessed right — this faculty is tight.
- Medical Laboratory Science – 230
- Nursing Science – 230
- Public Health – 210
College of Medicine
One course here, and it’s as high as you’d expect.
- Medicine and Surgery – 230
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Also one course, also high.
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Good news if you’re into farming or agribusiness. The bar’s more friendly here.
- Crop Production – 160
- Animal Production – 160
- Agricultural Economics and Extension – 160
Faculty of Arts
- English Language – 160
- History and International Studies – 160
- Religious and Cultural Studies – 160
- Theatre Arts – 180
So if you’re that dramatic soul who wants to act or direct, Theatre Arts might still give you a run.
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Architecture – 160
- Building – 160
- Geography – 160
Faculty of Education
Whether it’s Maths, Biology or CRS, the cut-off is the same.
- Biology Education – 160
- Mathematics Education – 160
- Chemistry Education – 160
- Physics Education – 160
- English Education – 160
- Christian Religious Studies Education – 160
Faculty of Law
Not for the faint-hearted.
So if you’re planning to wear the wig and gown, better come prepared.
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Accounting – 180
- Management Studies – 160
- Entrepreneurial Science – 170
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
This one’s long, so take it slow.
- Biochemistry – 180
- Chemistry – 160
- Computer Science – 170
- Mathematics – 160
- Microbiology – 170
- Physics – 160
- Plant Science and Biotechnology – 160
- Zoology – 160
- Statistics – 160
- Information Technology – 160
If you’re into tech or science, there’s range here. Not every course hits 180.
Faculty of Social Sciences
This part is packed and fairly balanced.
- Political Science – 160
- Mass Communication – 180
- Sociology – 180
- Psychology – 170
- Economics – 180
- Library and Information Science – 160
So, What Next?
If your score matches or beats your chosen course’s cut-off, congrats, you’re on the safe side. But if you fall short, you might want to consider a change of course, or try again next year. Life no dey finish.
At the end of the day, cut-off marks don’t define you, but they do set the rules for the game. So play smart.
And if you’re still unsure or trying to choose between two departments, print this out, grab a biro, and start crossing out your options. It might help more than staring at the screen all day.
