University of Ibadan Releases 2026/2027 Cut-Off Marks For Accounting, Economics, Banking and Finance

University of Ibadan Releases 2026/2027 Cut-Off Marks For Accounting, Economics, Banking and Finance

  • The University of Ibadan released its 2026/2027 cut-off marks for three major courses in its faculty
  • Accounting recorded the highest Merit cut-off mark among the three courses listed by the institution
  • Candidates from Educationally Less Developed States qualify under a separate and lower cut-off threshold

The University of Ibadan has published its 2026/2027 cut-off marks for candidates seeking admission into Accounting, Economics, and Banking and Finance.

Prospective students who chose any of these three courses in their JAMB application must meet the specified score requirements to be considered for admission.

UI announces cut-off marks candidates need for Accounting
UI reveals 2026/2027 admission requirements for Banking and Finance. Right image for illustration purposes only. Photo Source: Getty images/OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT/ University of Ibadan
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University of Ibadan 2026/2027 cut-off marks

The cut-off marks are divided into three categories: Merit, Catchment Areas, and Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS).

Below are the official cut-off marks released by the University of Ibadan for each course:

University of Ibadan: Accounting

- Merit: 69.5

- Catchment Areas: 69.5

- Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS): 63.75

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University of Ibadan: Economics

- Merit: 54.25

- Catchment Areas: 54.25

- Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS): 54.00

University of Ibadan: Banking and Finance

- Merit: 56.875

- Catchment Areas: 56.875

- Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS): 51.25

What the categories mean for candidates

The Merit and Catchment Areas cut-offs for all three courses are identical within each programme, while the ELDS threshold is lower in each case, offering candidates from designated educationally disadvantaged states a slightly reduced entry requirement.

Of the three courses, Accounting carries the highest cut-off mark across all categories, with a Merit score of 69.5. Banking and Finance follows at 56.875, while Economics has the lowest Merit cut-off at 54.25.

Candidates are advised to confirm which category applies to them before assessing their eligibility, as the category determines the minimum score required for consideration.

University of Ibadan admits young boy

Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a young man who worked at a filling station before gaining admission to the University of Ibadan shared how he eventually secured admission to study Medicine and Surgery.

The student, Seyi Catalyst, revealed that he wrote JAMB three times, scored 330 in his final attempt, and later passed the University of Ibadan Post-UTME with 79.

Source: Legit.ng

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