What is the general JAMB cut-off mark for National Open University of Nigeria?

The baseline institutional cut-off mark for National Open University of Nigeria is 166 points. Competitive departments (Medicine, Law, Nursing, Engineering) require higher departmental aggregate benchmarks.

Does National Open University of Nigeria accept two sittings in WAEC / NECO?

Yes, National Open University of Nigeria accepts combined results from two sittings (WAEC + WAEC, NECO + NECO, or WAEC + NECO) for most faculties.

What are the estimated tuition and session fees at National Open University of Nigeria?

Annual undergraduate session fees at National Open University of Nigeria are approximately ₦26k–₦78k depending on the faculty program.

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Academic Requirements

Departmental Cut-Off Benchmarks (2026/2027)

Official departmental merit cut-offs, minimum aggregate scores, and required UTME subjects.

17 Accredited Programs

Degree Program	Faculty / Discipline	UTME Benchmark	Requirements
Veterinary Medicine	medical & health sciences	203/ 400	Check Subjects
Medical Laboratory Science	medical & health sciences	203/ 400	Check Subjects
Optometry	medical & health sciences	203/ 400	Check Subjects
Physiotherapy	medical & health sciences	202/ 400	Check Subjects
Medicine and Surgery	medical & health sciences	201/ 400	Check Subjects
Pharmacy	medical & health sciences	201/ 400	Check Subjects
Commercial Law	law	198/ 400	Check Subjects
Software Engineering	computing & it	182/ 400	Check Subjects
Computer Science	computing & it	180/ 400	Check Subjects
Physics	engineering & physical sciences	177/ 400	Check Subjects
Mathematics	engineering & physical sciences	177/ 400	Check Subjects
Quantity Surveying	environmental sciences & design	176/ 400	Check Subjects
Industrial Chemistry	engineering & physical sciences	176/ 400	Check Subjects
Automobile Engineering	engineering & physical sciences	173/ 400	Check Subjects
Public Administration	social sciences	169/ 400	Check Subjects
Political Science	social sciences	166/ 400	Check Subjects
Mass Communication	social sciences	166/ 400	Check Subjects

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