The AKSU cut off mark for Mechanical Engineering for 2026/2027 is 150 in the UTME. Akwa Ibom State University set 150 as the minimum for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening, for candidates who chose AKSU first, and it has not published a separate departmental figure for Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering holds Full NUC accreditation running to 2028, and it is one of the engineering courses most AKSU candidates apply for.
2027/2028 update: AKSU 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.
Treat 150 as the score that lets you into screening. AKSU admits from the pool that clears it and does not publish the last score admitted into each course. Below are the official figures, a safe target score (my advice), the UTME and O’level subjects JAMB lists for Mechanical Engineering, how AKSU’s 2026/2027 screening ran, a worked example, the CAPS steps and what the NUC records show for the course.
AKSU cut off mark for Mechanical Engineering at a glance
| Item | 2026/2027 position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AKSU minimum UTME score (2026/2027 Post-UTME and DE) | 150, with AKSU as first choice | Myschool reprint of the AKSU notice, 19 August 2026 |
| JAMB national minimum for universities | 150 | Official (JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026) |
| Departmental cut-off for Mechanical Engineering | Not published | No AKSU figure for 2025/2026 or 2026/2027 |
| Supplementary round | 150, AKSU first choice | Myschool report, 20 October 2026 |
| Screening fee and window | ₦2,000 plus bank charges; 19 August to 22 September 2026 | Closed |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering | AKSU course list by faculty |
| Degree and length | B.Eng., usually five years | Usual length in Nigeria; AKSU has not stated it |
| UTME subjects | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | JAMB brochure (Myschool reprint) |
| NUC status | Full (maturity 2028) | NUC accreditation results, 1990 to 2025 |
AKSU Mechanical Engineering cut-off history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 150 | AKSU general minimum for Post-UTME and DE screening (AKSU first choice) | Myschool reprint of the AKSU notice |
| 2026/2027 supplementary | 150 | Same minimum for the October supplementary round | Myschool, 20 October 2026 |
| 2025/2026 | Not found | No AKSU figure for Mechanical Engineering | No source found |
| 2025/2026 (Health Sciences only) | Nursing 290; six other health courses 265 | Course minimums for the new Faculty of Health Sciences | Official AKSU advert, 3 January 2026 |
| 2026/2027 (MBBS only) | 290 | Minimum for Medicine and Surgery | Myschool reprint, 19 October 2026 |
The last two rows are there for contrast. AKSU does set higher course minimums when demand is heavy, as it did for Nursing, the other health courses and MBBS. It has not done that for Mechanical Engineering, so 150 is the figure that applies. If a blog prints a higher “AKSU Mechanical Engineering cut-off” without an AKSU notice behind it, do not treat it as official.
Safe target score for Mechanical Engineering at AKSU (my advice)
This is my judgement as an admissions adviser, not an AKSU rule. Mechanical Engineering is one of the big three engineering choices with Civil and Electrical, so expect a large pool above 150.
| Your UTME score | My read for AKSU Mechanical Engineering |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible for AKSU screening |
| 150 to 179 | Eligible, but a place in this course is unlikely |
| 180 to 209 | Possible with excellent O’level grades |
| 210 to 239 | Competitive |
| 240 and above | Strong. This is the range I would aim for. |
For the 2027 UTME I would aim for at least 220, ideally 240, with credits (ideally B3 or better) in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Catchment and state of origin
AKSU is owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government. It has not published a catchment list or a merit and catchment split, so I can’t tell you how much being from Akwa Ibom helps. Its January 2026 Health Sciences advert asked for a certificate of origin, so your state of origin is recorded at screening. Nothing in the notices I read limits admission to indigenes.
UTME subject combination and O’level for AKSU Mechanical Engineering
| Requirement | Mechanical Engineering at AKSU |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Use of English plus Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| O’level | Five credits: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other science subject |
| Direct Entry | Two A-level passes from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics |
| AKSU-specific remark | None on the brochure page for this course |
| Sittings | Not stated in the AKSU notices I read; one sitting is safest |
| Awaiting result | Not stated; your result must be on CAPS before AKSU can offer you admission |
Mechanical Engineering uses the standard engineering UTME line. Mechanics, thermodynamics and machine design rest on Physics and Mathematics, so those are the papers to push hardest. A fifth O’level credit in Technical Drawing or Further Mathematics is useful if your school counts it as a science.
Since February 2026 AKSU also has NUC approval for Automotive Engineering, a close relative of this course. It was not on JAMB’s AKSU list when I checked, so Mechanical is still the listed route.
How AKSU screening works for Mechanical Engineering
AKSU’s 2026/2027 notice, as reprinted by Myschool, opened Post-UTME and Direct Entry registration to candidates who chose AKSU first and scored at least 150. No test format was published in any source I reached, so don’t assume a CBT until AKSU says so.
| Detail | AKSU 2026/2027 screening |
|---|---|
| Who could apply | AKSU first choice in the 2026 UTME with 150 or more; Direct Entry candidates were screened in the same exercise |
| Fee | ₦2,000 plus bank charges, by card or bank transfer |
| Dates | Wednesday 19 August to Tuesday 22 September 2026 (closed) |
| Supplementary round | Reported on 20 October 2026, same 150 and first-choice rule; the report I read did not give the fee or dates |
| Portal | www.aksu.edu.ng/app, then START NOW, Enroll and PUTME (the path in AKSU’s January 2026 Health Sciences advert) |
| Documents | UTME result slip, birth certificate, certificate of origin and PUTME confirmation slip, scanned as .jpg files of 120 to 150 KB (from the January 2026 advert; check the current form) |
| Test format | Not published |
Worked example for Mechanical Engineering
AKSU has not published an aggregate formula. Many Nigerian universities turn the UTME score into a mark out of 50 (UTME divided by 8) and five O’level grades into another 50 (A1 = 10, B2 = 9, B3 = 8, C4 = 7, C5 = 6, C6 = 5). I use that method below only to show how the pieces add up. It is an illustration, not AKSU’s formula.
Take Inyang, who scored 237 and has B3, B2, B2, B3 and C4 in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Technical Drawing from one sitting.
- Eligibility: 237 minus 150 = 87. Inyang clears AKSU’s minimum by 87 marks.
- UTME part (illustrative): 237 divided by 8 = 29.62 out of 50.
- O’level part (illustrative): 8 + 9 + 9 + 8 + 7 = 41 out of 50.
- Illustrative total: 29.62 + 41 = 70.62 out of 100.
- What I would advise: he is competitive for Mechanical Engineering. I would keep it as his first choice.
Utibeabasi scored 186 with low credits in the sciences. On the same illustration that is 23.25 + 29 = 52.25. She qualifies, but she is below the range I expect for Mechanical. She should accept a transfer to Agricultural or Marine Engineering if AKSU offers one on CAPS.
How to apply for Mechanical Engineering at AKSU, step by step
- Get your profile code: send NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the line linked to your NIN.
- Register the UTME: choose Mechanical Engineering with Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and make AKSU your first choice. If you did not, do a JAMB change of institution before AKSU’s screening opens.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: do it at a JAMB-accredited centre as soon as your result is out. AKSU cannot offer admission to a candidate whose result is missing on CAPS.
- Watch for AKSU’s screening notice: in 2026 it opened on 19 August and closed on 22 September, and a supplementary round followed in October. Check aksu.edu.ng from July 2027.
- Register and pay: on www.aksu.edu.ng/app, follow START NOW, Enroll and PUTME, fill the form, pay the ₦2,000 fee (2026 figure) and upload your scans. Print the confirmation slip.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, choose Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. JAMB allows four weeks to accept an offer.
- Pay acceptance and clear: AKSU has not published its acceptance fee in any source I reached. Pay only against an invoice generated on the AKSU portal, then complete clearance with your original documents.
Warning
Every genuine AKSU offer shows on JAMB CAPS. Anyone selling “admission slots” or promising to “upgrade” a score for Mechanical Engineering is not acting for AKSU. Pay only through invoices generated on the AKSU portal.
JAMB set 31 October 2026 as the 2026/2027 deadline for public universities; that date has now passed. If you applied for Mechanical Engineering this session, check CAPS for an offer or a transfer to another course. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status.
Studying Mechanical Engineering at AKSU
Mechanical Engineering is in AKSU’s Faculty of Engineering. AKSU has two campuses, Ikot Akpaden (the main campus, in Mkpat Enin LGA) and Obio Akpa (in Oruk Anam LGA), and no source I reached confirms which one the faculty uses. The degree is a B.Eng., which normally takes five years in Nigeria and includes industrial training (SIWES). To practise as an engineer after graduation you register with COREN, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria. I found no COREN accreditation record for AKSU programmes, so that part is not confirmed.
NUC accreditation
The NUC accreditation results for 1990 to 2025 list AKSU’s programme as “Mechanical Engineering” with an Interim result followed by two Full results, and a maturity date of 2028. That accreditation runs to 2028, so it covers anyone admitted for 2027/2028 until the next visit.
What you study
- First two years: engineering mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering drawing and workshop practice.
- Mechanics: statics and dynamics, strength of materials and mechanics of machines.
- Thermofluids: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and refrigeration and air conditioning.
- Design and production: machine design, manufacturing technology, CAD and maintenance engineering.
- Final years: industrial training and a design project.
Careers
Mechanical engineers work in oil and gas operations and maintenance, power plants, manufacturing, automotive and heavy-equipment firms, building services and consulting. COREN registration is needed to practise.
Related AKSU courses
- AKSU cut-off mark for Automotive Engineering
- AKSU cut-off mark for Civil Engineering
- AKSU cut-off mark for Agricultural Engineering
- AKSU cut-off mark for Marine Engineering
For UTME revision, start with our JAMB Chemistry syllabus.
Mistakes that cost Mechanical Engineering applicants an AKSU place
- Treating 150 as an admission score: it gets you into screening, nothing more.
- No Chemistry in the UTME: engineering at AKSU needs Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
- AKSU not first choice: both the main and supplementary 2026/2027 notices asked for AKSU as first choice.
- O’level not on CAPS: AKSU cannot admit you until it is there.
- Missing the window: the 2026 main screening ran for about five weeks. Late candidates had to wait for the supplementary round.
- Accepting on CAPS and doing nothing else: the acceptance fee and clearance at AKSU are separate steps.
If you are preparing for the 2027 UTME, read when JAMB 2027 registration starts, and if your score is in, see what to do with your JAMB score.
AKSU cut off mark for Mechanical Engineering: frequently asked questions
Is 190 enough for Mechanical Engineering in AKSU? 190 clears AKSU’s 150 minimum, so you can apply. Whether it gets you in depends on the other applicants; my safe target for Mechanical Engineering is 220 to 240.
Is Mechanical Engineering at AKSU accredited? The NUC results for 1990 to 2025 show Full accreditation for AKSU Mechanical Engineering, with a maturity date of 2028.
What score is safe for Mechanical Engineering at AKSU? AKSU’s minimum is 150, but I would aim for 220 to 240, because Mechanical is one of its most popular engineering courses.
Does AKSU offer Automotive Engineering? The NUC approved it for AKSU in February 2026, but it was not on JAMB’s AKSU course list when I checked in November 2026.
Sources and updates
The 150 minimum, the AKSU first-choice rule, the ₦2,000 fee and the 19 August to 22 September 2026 window come from AKSU’s 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry notice as reprinted by Myschool (19 August 2026); abstechconnect reported the same figures. The supplementary round is from Myschool’s report (20 October 2026). The portal path, the document list and the 2025/2026 Health Sciences minimums come from AKSU’s official Health Sciences advert (3 January 2026), signed by the Registrar, Dr Ebi G. Eno-Ibanga. The MBBS figure of 290 is from Myschool’s reprint (19 October 2026). The subject lines are from the JAMB brochure entry for Mechanical Engineering on Myschool, which carries no AKSU-specific remark, and the course appears on Myschool’s copy of JAMB’s AKSU course list. The NUC status is from the NUC accreditation results for 1990 to 2025 (published September 2026). The Automotive Engineering approval is from Myschool’s reprint of AKSU’s notice on its 16 new programmes (18 February 2026). The national minimum of 150, the 31 October 2026 deadline and the four-week acceptance window are from the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026). The safe target scores and the aggregate in the worked example are my own illustrations. Checked on 3 November 2026; this page will be updated if AKSU publishes a departmental cut-off for Mechanical Engineering.
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