The ABSU cut off mark for Mechanical Engineering is 150 in the UTME. That is the minimum Abia State University (ABSU) set for every regular degree course in its 2026/2027 screening notice, for candidates who chose ABSU as first or second choice. ABSU did not publish a separate Mechanical Engineering figure, so 150 only gets you screened. Engineering places are limited, and the candidates who get in usually score well above it.
2027/2028 update: ABSU cut-off marks usually stay the same from one year to the next, so the figures on this page are what 2027/2028 candidates should plan with. They come from the latest official notice (2026/2027). If the 2027/2028 notice changes anything, we will update this page.
ABSU Mechanical Engineering holds full NUC accreditation, with a maturity date of 2028, after an earlier interim result. Its JAMB entry has no ABSU-specific remarks, so the general brochure rules are the ones that apply. Below are the official figures, my safe target score, the exact JAMB subjects, Direct Entry, the screening steps and what the degree leads to.
ABSU Mechanical Engineering cut off mark at a glance
| Item | 2026/2027 position | Source or status |
|---|---|---|
| ABSU minimum UTME score (all courses) | 150, ABSU first or second choice | ABSU notice reprinted by Osilight and Myschool, June 2026 |
| JAMB national minimum for universities | 150 | JAMB 2026 policy meeting, 11 May 2026 |
| Departmental cut-off | Not published | ABSU released no per-course figures |
| My safe target score | 200 or more | My advice, not an ABSU rule |
| Course name to pick on JAMB | Mechanical Engineering | ABSU’s JAMB course list (Myschool reprint) |
| UTME subjects | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | JAMB brochure (Myschool reprint) |
| O’level | Five credits: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other science subject | JAMB brochure (Myschool reprint) |
| NUC status | Full (maturity 2028), after an earlier interim result | NUC accreditation results, 1990 to 2025 |
| Screening fee | ₦2,000 | Notice reprint |
ABSU Mechanical Engineering cut-off mark history
| Session | Figure | What it means | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 150 | Lowest UTME score ABSU accepted for online screening in any regular degree course (ABSU as first or second choice) | ABSU notice, reprinted by Osilight and Myschool, 8 to 9 June 2026 |
| 2026 (national) | 150 | JAMB minimum for every Nigerian university | JAMB 2026 policy meeting, 11 May 2026 |
| 2025/2026 | Not confirmed | I could not open an ABSU notice for that session | Unverified |
| Mechanical Engineering figure | None published | Blog “departmental cut-off” tables cite no ABSU document | Unofficial |
ABSU’s 2026/2027 notice gave one figure for all courses. A website that prints an official ABSU cut-off for Mechanical Engineering alone is quoting a number ABSU never released. The real line each year is the score of the last candidate admitted into the course, and ABSU does not publish it.
Safe target score for Mechanical Engineering at ABSU (my advice)
You are ranked against everyone who chose Mechanical Engineering at ABSU, so 150 is the floor and the real contest happens above it. This table is my advice from how engineering courses behave at state universities in the South East. ABSU has not published anything like it.
| Your UTME score | My read for ABSU Mechanical Engineering |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible for screening |
| 150 to 179 | Eligible, but you will need excellent O’level grades and some luck; have a backup course ready |
| 180 to 199 | A fair chance with strong credits from one sitting |
| 200 to 219 | Good |
| 220 and above | Strong |
I would aim for 200 or more. If you land between 150 and 180, look early at ABSU’s Industrial Physics (Pure and Industrial Physics on JAMB) or Building Technology. A change of course on JAMB is easier before ABSU starts admitting than after.
JAMB subject combination and O’level for Mechanical Engineering at ABSU
| Requirement | What the JAMB brochure says |
|---|---|
| Course name on JAMB | Mechanical Engineering (listed under Engineering, Environment and Technology on ABSU’s course list) |
| UTME | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| O’level | Five SSC credits: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other science subject |
| Direct Entry | Two A-level passes from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics |
| ABSU-specific remarks | None; ABSU does not appear anywhere on this brochure entry |
Your four UTME papers are Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, with no alternative. At O’level you need credits in English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, plus one other science subject. Biology is the usual fifth credit. Further Mathematics, Agricultural Science or Technical Drawing may also be accepted as the fifth subject, but confirm with ABSU first; some universities have remarks that count technical subjects, and ABSU has none.
Mechanical Engineering suits candidates who are strong in Physics and Mathematics and who like seeing how machines work. If Physics is your weakest science, think hard before choosing any engineering course, because it runs through every year of the degree.
Direct Entry
The brochure’s general Direct Entry line asks for two A-level passes from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Other universities have remarks accepting ND or HND in Mechanical Engineering Technology; ABSU is not in any of them, so its position on polytechnic diplomas for this course is not in the brochure. The 2026/2027 notice says Direct Entry candidates also need the basic five O’level credits. Ask the admissions office about your entry level before you buy a form.
How ABSU screens applicants
The 2026/2027 notice was signed by the Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu. I could not open the original on the ABSU website, so the details below come from two reprints that agree: Osilight (posted 9 June 2026) and Myschool (8 June 2026).
| Detail | What the 2026/2027 notice said |
|---|---|
| Who could apply | Candidates who chose ABSU as first or second choice, or who changed to ABSU, and scored 150 or more in the UTME |
| Direct Entry | Basic five O’level credit passes under ABSU’s entry requirements |
| Where to register | Online at www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng |
| What to upload | UTME result, O’level result and degree certificate where applicable, on the ABSU portal (www.portal.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng) and the JAMB portal |
| Fee | ₦2,000 by e-payment through the banks named in the notice, or by debit card |
| Missing the screening | Candidates who do not register “will not be considered for admission” |
| Written test | Not mentioned; the notice describes online document screening |
| Closing date | Not stated in the reprints |
The bank names came out garbled in the reprint, so follow the payment options on the ABSU portal itself. Since the notice describes no written test, ABSU ranks you on two things it already has: your UTME score and your O’level grades. For Mechanical Engineering, your Mathematics and Physics grades will carry a lot of weight.
Worked example for Mechanical Engineering candidates
ABSU has not published an aggregate formula. To show how O’level grades can move you up or down, I use an illustrative method common at Nigerian universities: UTME score divided by 8 (up to 50 points) plus O’level points for five relevant subjects, where A1 = 10, B2 = 9, B3 = 8, C4 = 7, C5 = 6 and C6 = 5 (up to 50 points). This is my example, not ABSU’s formula.
- Somtochukwu scored 195 with C4 in English, B2 in Mathematics, B2 in Physics, B3 in Chemistry and B3 in Biology. UTME points: 195 ÷ 8 = 24.375. O’level points: 7 + 9 + 9 + 8 + 8 = 41. Illustrative total: 65.375.
- Ifeanyi scored 214 with C6 in English, C5 in Mathematics, C6 in Physics, C6 in Chemistry and C5 in Biology. UTME points: 214 ÷ 8 = 26.75. O’level points: 5 + 6 + 5 + 5 + 6 = 27. Illustrative total: 53.75.
- The result: Somtochukwu leads by 11.625 points. Ifeanyi scored 19 marks more in the UTME and still trails, because his O’level was 14 points weaker.
How to apply for Mechanical Engineering at ABSU, step by step
- Get a JAMB profile code: text NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the SIM linked to that NIN. The code arrives by SMS.
- Register the UTME with the right subjects: choose Mechanical Engineering at Abia State University, with Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. ABSU accepted first and second choice candidates in 2026/2027, but first choice is the safer position. To move ABSU up later, use a JAMB change of institution.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: at an accredited JAMB CBT centre, once your result is out. Check that the upload shows credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one other science subject.
- Register for ABSU screening: when the notice is out, go to www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng, pay the screening fee (₦2,000 in 2026/2027) and upload your UTME result and O’level on the ABSU portal.
- Keep your receipts: save the payment receipt and the printout of your completed screening form. You may need both at clearance.
- Check your status: watch the ABSU portal and your JAMB CAPS page. An ABSU offer shows on CAPS first.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, choose Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS, and accept. JAMB gives four weeks. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status.
- Pay acceptance and clear: ABSU’s acceptance and school fees were not in any source I reached. Pay only the amount on your ABSU portal invoice.
Warning
Every genuine ABSU offer appears on JAMB CAPS, and JAMB said in May 2026 that admission outside CAPS is illegal. Anyone who asks for money to “process” a Mechanical Engineering place is not acting for ABSU. Pay only through the ABSU portal.
JAMB kept 31 October 2026 as the 2026/2027 date by which public universities such as ABSU should finish admissions (Nairametrics, 28 September 2026). If you applied this year, check CAPS rather than waiting for a printed list.
Mechanical Engineering at ABSU: the programme
ABSU groups its engineering and built environment departments under the College of Engineering and Environmental Studies. The main campus is at Uturu, Isuikwuato LGA; Wikipedia places only the College of Law and the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at the Umuahia campus. ABSU began in 1981 as Imo State University and took its present name after Abia State was created in 1991.
What you study
ABSU has not published a course outline that I could reach. Engineering degrees in Nigeria follow the NUC benchmark, and the first two years are shared across most engineering departments. You can expect:
- Foundations: engineering mathematics, physics, technical drawing and workshop practice.
- Mechanics: statics, dynamics, strength of materials and machine design.
- Thermal and fluids: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and internal combustion engines.
- Production: manufacturing processes, materials science, metrology and maintenance engineering.
- Systems: refrigeration and air conditioning, control engineering and computer-aided design.
- Practical work: workshop practice, laboratory sessions, SIWES industrial training (usually several months in a company) and a final-year design or research project.
Accreditation, degree and duration
NUC’s publication of accreditation results from 1990 to 2025 lists ABSU Mechanical Engineering with an interim result followed by full accreditation, with a maturity date of 2028. Accreditation by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) matters too, because COREN registration later depends on it. I found no published COREN report on ABSU’s engineering programmes, so COREN status is not confirmed here; ask the department before you accept. The degree is usually a B.Eng, and five years is the normal length for UTME entrants in Nigerian engineering; ABSU’s own page confirming both was not available.
Careers
- Maintenance or plant engineer in manufacturing, food processing and breweries.
- Mechanical engineer in oil and gas, power stations and marine work.
- Design engineer using CAD for machines, vehicles and equipment.
- HVAC, refrigeration and building services roles with contractors.
- Registered engineer status through COREN after the required experience, then consulting or teaching.
Related ABSU courses
- ABSU Civil Engineering cut-off mark
- ABSU Electrical and Electronic Engineering cut-off mark
- ABSU Computer Engineering cut-off mark
- ABSU Industrial Physics cut-off mark
If you are weighing other universities, compare this with our UNN Mechanical Engineering, ESUT Mechanical and Production Engineering and SUMAS Mechanical Engineering guides.
For revision, our JAMB Chemistry syllabus covers one of your four papers. If you are writing in 2027, read when JAMB 2027 registration starts, and once results are out, see how to check your JAMB result. If your score or subjects do not fit, our JAMB change of course guide shows how to switch before admission closes.
Mistakes that cost Mechanical Engineering applicants an ABSU place
- Stopping at 150: it makes you eligible and nothing more in a crowded engineering course.
- Wrong fourth UTME subject: Chemistry is compulsory.
- Relying on Technical Drawing as the fifth science credit without asking: ABSU has no remark that says it counts.
- Assuming an ND gets you in by Direct Entry: the brochure has no ABSU line on ND or HND for this course.
- Not registering for screening: the notice says such candidates will not be considered.
- Missing the CAPS window: JAMB gives four weeks to accept an offer.
ABSU Mechanical Engineering: frequently asked questions
What is the cut-off mark for Mechanical Engineering in ABSU? ABSU’s minimum for every course in 2026/2027 was 150 in the UTME, and it published no separate Mechanical Engineering figure. I would aim for 200 or more.
What subjects do I need for Mechanical Engineering in ABSU? UTME: Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. O’level: credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other science subject.
Is Mechanical Engineering in ABSU accredited? NUC’s published results show an interim result followed by full accreditation, with a maturity date of 2028. COREN status was not confirmed.
Can I get Mechanical Engineering in ABSU with 180? 180 clears the 150 minimum and gives you a fair chance if your O’level grades are strong. Below 180, keep a related course ready as a backup.
Sources and updates
The 150 minimum, the first and second choice rule, the Direct Entry line, the ₦2,000 fee, the registration and upload steps and the warning about candidates who fail to register come from ABSU’s 2026/2027 screening notice signed by the Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, as reprinted by Osilight (9 June 2026) and Myschool (8 June 2026); I could not open the original on the ABSU website. The national minimum of 150, the four-week CAPS window and the warning on admissions outside CAPS come from the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026), and the 31 October 2026 deadline for public universities from Nairametrics (28 September 2026). The UTME, O’level and Direct Entry rules come from Myschool’s reprint of the JAMB brochure entry for Mechanical Engineering, which ABSU’s JAMB course list links to. The accreditation history comes from NUC’s accreditation results, 1990 to 2025 publication. Campus and history details come from Wikipedia. The safe target table and the worked example are my own advice and illustration. I found no published COREN report on ABSU Mechanical Engineering. ABSU’s fees, the degree title and the duration were not published in any source I reached. Checked on 29 October 2026; this page will be updated if ABSU publishes a departmental cut-off or new requirements.
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