The AKSU cut off mark for Automotive Engineering for 2026/2027 is 150 in the UTME, the general minimum Akwa Ibom State University set for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening, with AKSU as first choice. There is no separate departmental figure for Automotive Engineering. The course is newly approved, and for 2027 candidates the listing problem in the warning below matters more than the score.
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.
Check before you choose
Automotive Engineering is one of 16 programmes the NUC approved for AKSU in a letter dated 13 February 2026, effective from 2025/2026. It was not on Myschool’s copy of JAMB’s AKSU course list when I checked on 3 November 2026. Before you choose it on your UTME form, confirm on the JAMB e-brochure or your e-Facility profile that AKSU appears for the course. If it does not, choose Mechanical Engineering, which is on JAMB’s AKSU list, holds Full NUC accreditation and covers much of the same ground.
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 Automotive 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 Automotive 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 Automotive 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 (placement inferred) | AKSU’s approval notice gives no 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 | NUC approval to start (13 February 2026); no accreditation yet | Myschool reprint of AKSU’s notice, 18 February 2026 |
AKSU Automotive 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 Automotive 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 Automotive Engineering, so 150 is the figure that applies. As a new programme, it has no earlier figure of its own.
Safe target score for Automotive Engineering at AKSU (my advice)
This is my judgement as an admissions adviser, not an AKSU rule. Automotive Engineering is a niche course in Nigeria, offered by few universities, so its demand at AKSU is hard to predict. I would plan as for other mid-demand engineering courses.
| Your UTME score | My read for AKSU Automotive Engineering |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible for AKSU screening |
| 150 to 174 | Eligible, but you may be offered a different course |
| 175 to 199 | Possible with strong O’level grades |
| 200 to 219 | Competitive |
| 220 and above | Strong. This is the range I would aim for. |
For the 2027 UTME I would aim for at least 200, ideally 220, 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 Automotive Engineering
| Requirement | Automotive Engineering at AKSU |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Use of English plus Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics |
| O’level | Five credits: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and any other science subject |
| Direct Entry | A-level passes in any two of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| AKSU-specific remark | None; AKSU is not yet on JAMB’s AKSU course list 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 |
Automotive Engineering uses the standard engineering lines in JAMB’s brochure: Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics in the UTME, and five science credits at O’level. Technical Drawing or Auto Mechanics (if your school counted it as a science) makes a useful fifth credit.
Automotive Engineering is a branch of mechanical engineering focused on vehicles. Since it shares UTME subjects with Mechanical Engineering, choosing Mechanical keeps you close to the field if Automotive is not on JAMB’s AKSU list when you register.
How AKSU screening works for Automotive 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 Automotive 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 Ukeme, who scored 212 and has C4, B3, B3, C4 and B3 in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Technical Drawing from one sitting.
- Eligibility: 212 minus 150 = 62. Ukeme clears AKSU’s minimum by 62 marks.
- UTME part (illustrative): 212 divided by 8 = 26.5 out of 50.
- O’level part (illustrative): 7 + 8 + 8 + 7 + 8 = 38 out of 50.
- Illustrative total: 26.5 + 38 = 64.5 out of 100.
- What I would advise: he is competitive on score. His first task is to confirm that AKSU is listed for Automotive Engineering on JAMB; if not, Mechanical Engineering is the nearest listed course.
Iquo scored 174 with low credits in the sciences. On the same illustration that is 21.75 + 28 = 49.75. She qualifies on score. If the course is listed, she has a fair chance; if not, Agricultural Engineering is a realistic listed alternative at her score.
How to apply for Automotive 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: first confirm that AKSU is listed for Automotive Engineering on the JAMB e-brochure. If it is, choose it with Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and make AKSU your first choice. If it is not, choose Mechanical Engineering, which uses the same subjects.
- 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.
JAMB set 31 October 2026 as the 2026/2027 deadline for public universities; that date has now passed. If you applied for Automotive Engineering this session, check CAPS for an offer or a transfer to another course. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status.
Studying Automotive Engineering at AKSU
AKSU’s approval notice lists Automotive Engineering (B.Eng.) without naming a faculty. It most likely sits in the Faculty of Engineering, but treat that as my inference. AKSU has two campuses, Ikot Akpaden and Obio Akpa, and the campus for the course is not confirmed. A B.Eng. normally takes five years in Nigeria and includes industrial training (SIWES). COREN registration is needed to practise as an engineer, and COREN accreditation for a programme this new is not confirmed.
NUC accreditation
The NUC approved Automotive Engineering for AKSU in a letter dated 13 February 2026, effective from 2025/2026, according to AKSU’s notice as reprinted by Myschool. That is approval to start the programme, not accreditation. Accreditation visits normally come once the first students reach their later years, so the NUC accreditation results for 1990 to 2025 have no row for it, as expected. Its accreditation status is not confirmed.
What you study
- First two years: engineering mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering drawing and workshop practice.
- Mechanical core: mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and materials.
- Vehicle systems: internal combustion engines, transmissions, chassis, suspension and braking systems.
- Electrical and modern vehicles: automotive electronics, diagnostics, and electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Final years: industrial training and a design project.
Careers
Automotive engineers work with vehicle assemblers and dealers, fleet and logistics companies, heavy-equipment and agricultural machinery firms, and service and diagnostics businesses. Some set up workshops or move into general mechanical engineering roles. COREN registration is needed to practise as an engineer.
Related AKSU courses
- AKSU cut-off mark for Mechanical Engineering
- AKSU cut-off mark for Agricultural Engineering
- AKSU cut-off mark for Marine Engineering
- AKSU cut-off mark for Civil Engineering
For UTME revision, start with our JAMB Chemistry syllabus.
Mistakes that cost Automotive Engineering applicants an AKSU place
- Treating 150 as an admission score: it gets you into screening, nothing more.
- Choosing the course without checking JAMB’s list: it was not on JAMB’s AKSU list when I checked.
- 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 Automotive Engineering: frequently asked questions
Is 180 enough for Automotive Engineering in AKSU? 180 clears AKSU’s 150 minimum, so you can apply. Whether it gets you in depends on the other applicants; my safe target for Automotive Engineering is 200 to 220.
Does AKSU offer Automotive Engineering? The NUC approved it for AKSU in a letter dated 13 February 2026, but it was not on JAMB’s AKSU course list when I checked on 3 November 2026. Confirm on the e-brochure before choosing it.
What subjects do I need for Automotive Engineering? JAMB’s brochure lists Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics with Use of English in the UTME, and five O’level credits in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and another science.
What is the closest AKSU course to Automotive Engineering? Mechanical Engineering, which uses the same UTME subjects and holds Full NUC accreditation to 2028.
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 Automotive Engineering on Myschool, which does not list AKSU for the course. The course was not on Myschool’s copy of JAMB’s AKSU course list (checked 3 November 2026). The NUC approval comes from Myschool’s reprint of AKSU’s notice on its 16 new programmes (18 February 2026), and the absence of accreditation rows from the NUC accreditation results for 1990 to 2025. 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 Automotive Engineering.
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