If Lagos State University is your goal, the LASU JAMB cut-off mark is the first number you need to know. For the 2026/2027 academic session, LASU has set its general cut-off mark at 195. But here is the part many candidates miss: meeting the cut-off is the start of the race, not the finish line. It only makes you eligible to apply. What you do after that decides whether you actually get in.
This guide covers everything you need: the general cut-off, the realistic departmental expectations, exactly how LASU calculates your aggregate score, the screening process, and the moves that genuinely improve your chances.
LASU JAMB cut-off mark for 2027
LASU’s general JAMB cut-off mark is 195. Any candidate who scored 195 or above in the UTME is eligible to apply for LASU’s screening. This figure has held steady across recent sessions, so it is a reliable benchmark to plan around.
Two things are worth being clear about. First, 195 is the floor, not the ceiling. It qualifies you to apply, but it does not come close to guaranteeing admission, especially for competitive courses. Second, if you scored below 195, LASU’s system will not consider you this session, with no exceptions. So 195 is the gate you must get through before anything else matters.
LASU JAMB cut-off marks by departments
LASU does not officially publish departmental cut-off marks, and it has not done so for years, so it pays to be careful here. Anyone presenting exact departmental figures is working from past trends, not an official list, so treat the numbers below as informed guides rather than guarantees.
Based on recent admission cycles, the more competitive courses typically expect JAMB scores in these ranges:
- Medicine and Surgery: around 230 to 240 and above
- Nursing: a high JAMB score, often 220 and above, with a screening aggregate around 70 to 80 percent
- Pharmacy: competitive, usually 220 and above
- Law: around 200 and above, though aiming for 220 plus is wise given the competition
- Computer Science: around 200 and above
- Accounting, Mass Communication, Engineering: competitive, comfortably above the general cut-off
For less competitive programs such as Education, Sociology, or Philosophy, a score nearer the general cut-off can still give you a real shot, particularly if your O’Level grades are strong. The safe rule across the board: the more sought-after the course, the further above 195 you need to be.
How LASU calculates your aggregate score
This is the part that actually decides admission, and it is worth understanding properly, because the source explanations floating around are often muddled. LASU uses a 50:50 system. Your UTME score is worth 50 percent and your O’Level result is worth the other 50 percent, giving a total out of 100.
Here is how each half works.
Your UTME half. Divide your JAMB score by 8. Since JAMB is marked out of 400, dividing by 8 puts it on a scale out of 50. So a JAMB score of 240 becomes 240 divided by 8, which is 30 out of 50.
Your O’Level half. LASU scores your best five relevant subjects using this grading:
- A1 = 10 points
- B2 = 9 points
- B3 = 8 points
- C4 = 7 points
- C5 = 6 points
- C6 = 5 points
Five A1s would give you the full 50. So if your best five grades are A1, B2, B3, C4, C5, that is 10 plus 9 plus 8 plus 7 plus 6, which is 40 out of 50.
Putting it together. Add the two halves. Using the examples above, 30 from your UTME plus 40 from your O’Level gives an aggregate of 70 out of 100, or 70 percent. The higher both numbers, the higher your aggregate, and the better your position against the departmental threshold for your course.
Why your O’Level result matters so much
Because O’Level is a full half of your aggregate, weak grades can sink a strong JAMB score, and strong grades can rescue a modest one. A single A1 in a relevant subject is worth 10 full points, which is why candidates aiming for Law, Medicine, or Engineering cannot afford to treat WAEC or NECO as an afterthought. You need at least five credits in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings. Those A1s and B2s are not just for pride. They are literally half your admission score.
Two factors that quietly decide LASU admission
Beyond your scores, two things carry real weight at LASU, and the recycled guides rarely mention them.
First choice matters enormously. LASU strongly prioritises candidates who selected it as their first-choice institution on JAMB. Second-choice applicants have very little chance. If LASU is your target and it is not your first choice, change it on the JAMB portal before screening.
LASU favours Lagos State indigenes. As a state-owned university, LASU gives significant preference to indigenes of Lagos State. Non-indigenes can absolutely still gain admission, but they generally need stronger aggregate scores to compete for the same seats. Knowing this upfront helps you set a realistic target.
LASU screening: there is no written Post-UTME
LASU no longer runs a traditional written Post-UTME exam. Instead, it uses a screening model built on your aggregate score and document verification. In practice, that means your JAMB score and your O’Level grades are what determine your admission, and there is no separate exam to sit afterward.
The screening process generally runs like this:
- Set Lagos State University as your first choice on JAMB CAPS. If it is not, do a change of institution first.
- Upload your O’Level results at a JAMB-accredited CBT centre so they reflect on your CAPS profile.
- Register on the LASU screening portal when it opens, choosing your category (UTME, Direct Entry, or JUPEB).
- Pay the screening fee and upload all required documents.
- Make sure your names match exactly across your JAMB and O’Level documents, and keep your email and phone number active, since that is how LASU reaches you.
Documents you will typically need include your JAMB result slip, your WAEC, NECO, or GCE results, a birth certificate or declaration of age, your LGA certificate of origin, and a passport photograph.
Eligibility requirements at a glance
- A minimum JAMB score of 195
- Five O’Level credits in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings
- A minimum age of 16 at the time of application
- Lagos State University set as your first-choice institution on JAMB
Important dates to watch
Exact dates shift each year, but the typical LASU admission timeline looks like this:
- Screening registration: usually opens around June to August
- Screening results and admission lists: around August to October, often in batches
- Acceptance fee and clearance: immediately after an admission offer
Set reminders, follow LASU’s official channels, and check your CAPS profile regularly, since admission lists are released in stages and missing a clearance deadline can cost you a hard-won offer.
Tips to boost your LASU admission chances
- Score well above 195. For competitive courses like Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Mass Communication, aim for 250 and above rather than the bare minimum.
- Treat WAEC and NECO as seriously as JAMB. They are half your aggregate, so every grade upgrade counts.
- Make LASU your first choice. It is one of the clearest factors in your favour, and it costs you nothing.
- Get your documents in order early. Matching names, a valid age declaration, and your LGA certificate save you from avoidable screening problems.
- Stay updated through official channels. Cut-offs, portals, and dates are announced on lasu.edu.ng, so do not rely on rumours.
What if you scored below 195?
A score under 195 means LASU is out for this session, but it is not the end of the road. You have a few options. You can change your institution on the JAMB portal to a university or polytechnic with a lower cut-off. You can consider colleges of education or polytechnics, many of which accept lower scores and offer a route to later transfer or top-up. Or you can prepare properly and rewrite JAMB next year. Plenty of current LASU students got in on a second attempt, so a single low score is not a verdict on your future.
Other routes into LASU: Direct Entry and JUPEB
UTME is not the only way in, and the alternatives are worth knowing, especially if your JAMB score is weak. LASU admits Direct Entry candidates who hold an OND, NCE, HND, A-Level, or equivalent, usually straight into 200 level, through a separate screening category. It also runs a JUPEB programme, a one-year foundation course that, on good results, admits you directly into 200 level at LASU. For students who narrowly miss the cut-off or want a stronger footing, JUPEB is a genuine second path rather than a year wasted. Both routes still require LASU to be your first choice and have their own requirements, so check the category that fits you on the screening portal.
Common mistakes that cost candidates LASU admission
Plenty of qualified candidates lose out on errors rather than scores. The usual ones:
- Not setting LASU as first choice, which quietly removes most of your chances before screening even starts.
- Treating 195 as enough for a competitive course, then being edged out by higher aggregates.
- Mismatched names across JAMB and O’Level documents, which stalls verification.
- Ignoring O’Level weight and leaning entirely on the JAMB score, when O’Level is half the aggregate.
- Missing the screening or clearance deadline because admission lists came out in batches and they stopped checking.
Most of these are avoidable with a little care, and avoiding them is often the difference between an offer and a near miss.
Frequently asked questions
What is the LASU cut-off mark for 2026/2027? LASU’s general JAMB cut-off mark is 195. You need at least 195 to be eligible to apply for screening.
Does LASU conduct Post-UTME? No. LASU does not run a written Post-UTME exam. It screens candidates using their aggregate score and document verification.
How is the LASU aggregate score calculated? Your UTME score divided by 8 gives your UTME half out of 50, and your best five O’Level grades give the other half out of 50. Added together, they form your aggregate out of 100.
What is the cut-off for Medicine, Law, and Nursing at LASU? Based on recent cycles, Medicine typically needs around 230 to 240, Law around 200 or higher, and Nursing a high JAMB score with a strong aggregate. These are guides, not official figures.
Does LASU prefer first-choice candidates? Yes, strongly. LASU prioritises first-choice applicants, and it gives preference to Lagos State indigenes as a state university.
What is the minimum age for LASU admission? You must be at least 16 years old at the time of application.
Can a non-indigene gain admission into LASU? Yes. Non-indigenes are admitted every year, but because LASU favours Lagos State indigenes, non-indigenes generally need a stronger aggregate score to compete for the same course.
Final thoughts
Admission into LASU is competitive, but it is very achievable with the right plan. Scoring 195 opens the door, yet your O’Level grades, your aggregate score, your first-choice status, and how carefully you handle screening are what decide whether you walk through it. Aim well above the minimum, take your WAEC or NECO as seriously as your JAMB, make LASU your first choice, and keep your documents clean and consistent. Confirm the current cut-off and screening details on the official LASU website before you act, and give the process the seriousness it deserves.
Official source
- Lagos State University (LASU): https://lasu.edu.ng/
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