The AKSU cut off mark for Law 2027/2028 is 150 in the UTME, with Akwa Ibom State University as your first choice. That is the minimum AKSU set for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening, and it is the same as JAMB’s 2026 national minimum for universities. AKSU has not published a separate departmental cut-off for Law, so 150 is the line for registering, and the score that actually wins a place will sit higher.
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.
AKSU’s Faculty of Law is new. NUC approved the LL.B. by letter of 10 November 2025, with a first intake in 2025/2026, and AKSU was added to the Council of Legal Education’s list of approved law faculties on 14 August 2026. That second step matters most, because only graduates of CLE-approved faculties can enter the Nigerian Law School.
AKSU cut off mark for Law at a glance
| Item | 2026/2027 position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| AKSU minimum UTME score (all courses) | 150, AKSU as first choice | AKSU 2026/2027 notice, Myschool reprint (19 August 2026) |
| JAMB national minimum for universities | 150 | JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026 |
| Departmental merit cut-off for Law | Not published | No AKSU figure found |
| Screening fee | ₦2,000 plus bank charges | AKSU notices (2025/2026 and 2026/2027) |
| Degree | LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) | NUC / CLE |
| UTME subjects | English + any three Arts or Social Science subjects | JAMB brochure (Myschool reprint) |
| NUC status | NUC approved 10 Nov 2025; on CLE list of 14 Aug 2026 | Premium Times/AllAfrica, 18 Aug 2026 |
AKSU Law cut-off history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 150 | Minimum to register for AKSU screening (all courses) | AKSU notice via Myschool |
| 2025/2026 | Not published | First session the programme was approved for (NUC letter 10 November 2025) | No course figure found |
AKSU has not published a Law cut-off for either session. Law is the most competitive arts course at almost every Nigerian university, so the real competitive score will be far above 150.
Safe target score for Law at AKSU (my advice)
This is my judgement as an admissions adviser, not an AKSU rule. AKSU does not publish the score of the last candidate admitted into each course.
| Your UTME score | My read for AKSU Law |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible for AKSU screening |
| 150 to 199 | Eligible to register, but a place is unlikely |
| 200 to 239 | Possible with excellent O’level grades |
| 240 and above | Strong. I would aim here. |
For the 2027 UTME I would aim for at least 240, ideally 250 or more. At older law faculties, successful candidates usually score well into the 200s. A new faculty with a limited quota is unlikely to be easier.
Catchment and state of origin
AKSU is owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government. None of the AKSU notices I read gives a catchment list or a quota for indigenes, and the 2026/2027 notice was open to any candidate who chose AKSU first and met the minimum. AKSU does ask for a certificate of origin at screening, so your state of origin is on record. The 45/35/20 merit, catchment and ELDS split you may have heard about is a federal university rule, so do not build your plan on it here.
UTME subject combination and O’level for AKSU Law
| Requirement | Law (JAMB brochure, Myschool reprint) |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Use of English plus any three Arts or Social Science subjects |
| O’level | Five credits including English Language, Literature in English and Mathematics |
| Direct Entry | Two A-level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects, or NCE, ND or a first degree at second class lower |
| AKSU-specific remark in the brochure | None. “UYO” (UNIUYO) accepts an O’level pass in Mathematics, and UNIUYO does not accept IJMB Mathematics or other science subjects for Direct Entry. Those remarks do not cover AKSU. |
The UTME line is open: any three Arts or Social Science subjects. I would register Literature in English with Government and CRS or Economics. The O’level line is strict: Literature in English and Mathematics are both named. The University of Uyo accepts a pass in Mathematics, but that remark does not cover AKSU, so get a credit.
I checked these lines on the Myschool brochure page for Law. That is a reprint, so confirm the same lines on JAMB’s own e-brochure when you register; JAMB applies its own version, not Myschool’s.
Direct Entry into AKSU Law
Direct Entry candidates registered in the same 2026/2027 screening window as UTME candidates. The part of the notice I could read did not set out DE rules, so the general brochure line in the table above is the best guide: two A-level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects, or NCE, ND or a first degree at second class lower. Direct Entry students normally start at 200 level in Nigerian universities. Your A-level, ND or NCE result must be on your JAMB record before AKSU can recommend you on CAPS.
Is Law on JAMB’s course list for AKSU?
Not yet, on the copy I checked. Myschool’s reprint of JAMB’s course list for Akwa Ibom State University (checked 3 November 2026) has 52 entries, and Law is not among them. NUC approved AKSU Law by letter of 10 November 2025, and JAMB’s published list often lags behind new approvals. Before you register the 2027 UTME, search for AKSU and Law on the JAMB e-Facility course list. If it still does not show, ask AKSU’s admissions office in writing how candidates are being admitted, because every genuine admission must pass through JAMB CAPS.
How AKSU screening works for Law
| Detail | AKSU 2026/2027 |
|---|---|
| Who could apply | 2026 UTME candidates with AKSU as first choice and 150 or more; Direct Entry candidates |
| Registration window | Wednesday 19 August to Tuesday 22 September 2026 (closed) |
| Fee | ₦2,000 plus bank charges, by debit card or bank transfer |
| Portal | aksu.edu.ng/app (START NOW, Enroll, PUTME) |
| Test format | Not stated in the notice text I could read; do not assume a CBT |
| Late registration | Candidates who miss the window are not considered |
The general notice was reprinted by Myschool on 19 August 2026; I could not open AKSU’s original. Myschool has also carried a headline about a 2026/2027 supplementary Post-UTME exercise at AKSU, which I could not open, so treat any second window as something to confirm on aksu.edu.ng.
Worked example for a Law candidate
AKSU has not published an aggregate formula, so there is no official way to combine a UTME score and a screening score. What you can work out is the distance between your score, the minimum and my safe target. The two candidates below are illustrations.
Take Sifon, who scored 252 with B2 in Literature, B2 in English, B3 in Mathematics, B3 in Government and B2 in CRS, one sitting.
- Eligibility: 252 minus 150 = 102. Sifon clears the minimum by 102 marks.
- Against my safe target: 252 is at or above 240, so Sifon is in the range I would call competitive.
- O’level check: credits in English, Literature and Mathematics plus two arts subjects. Nothing rules her out.
- What I would advise: check that Law is open for AKSU on CAPS, then list it; she is in my strong band.
Essien scored 208. He clears 150 comfortably, but for Law I would want 240 or more. If CAPS offers Political Science, that is a good degree and a route to Law later as a graduate.
How to apply for Law at AKSU, step by step
- Get your profile code: send NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone line linked to your NIN.
- Register the UTME: choose Law with Literature in English, Government and CRS or Economics, 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: at a JAMB-accredited CBT centre, as soon as your result is out.
- Watch aksu.edu.ng: the 2026/2027 window ran from 19 August to 22 September 2026, and AKSU says it does not consider candidates who miss it.
- Open the form: go to aksu.edu.ng/app, click START NOW, then Enroll, then PUTME, and enter your JAMB registration number.
- Pay ₦2,000: by debit card or bank transfer, plus bank charges.
- Upload and print: scan your UTME result slip, birth certificate and certificate of origin as .jpg files of 120KB to 150KB, preview, click Finish and print your confirmation slip. This is the procedure in AKSU’s January 2026 advert signed by the Registrar, Dr. Ebi G. Eno-Ibanga.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, choose Check Admission Status and then Access my CAPS. JAMB allows four weeks to accept.
- Pay acceptance and clear: AKSU’s acceptance fee was not in any source I reached, so confirm it on the AKSU portal before you pay anything.
Warning
AKSU states that it has no individual or sales agents for admission, and that anyone who pays into a personal account does so at their own risk. Pay only through the AKSU portal, and check every offer on JAMB CAPS.
What happens after screening
AKSU recommends its candidates to JAMB, and offers appear on CAPS. If AKSU cannot place you in Law, CAPS may show a transfer approval to a related course instead; you can accept or reject it, and rejecting it does not guarantee you a place in Law. Once you accept, print your JAMB admission letter later from e-Facility, because AKSU’s clearance usually asks for it along with your O’level, birth certificate and certificate of origin.
JAMB set 31 October 2026 as the 2026/2027 admission deadline for public universities; that date has now passed. If you applied to AKSU this year, check your status on CAPS. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains what each status means.
Studying Law at AKSU
Law is taught in AKSU’s Faculty of Law. The LL.B. usually runs for five years in Nigeria, after which graduates spend a year at the Nigerian Law School before being called to the Bar.
Accreditation
NUC approved the programme on 10 November 2025. AKSU was missing from the Council of Legal Education lists of March 2026 (114 universities) and June 2026 (117 universities), and appears on the CLE list of 14 August 2026 (122 universities), according to Premium Times. The CLE had warned that students admitted without its approval would not be eligible for Law School; the reports did not say how that affects the 2025/2026 intake, so ask AKSU in writing. AKSU’s CLE quota was not published in the sources I reached.
What you study
- Nigerian legal system and legal methods
- Constitutional law and law of contract
- Criminal law, torts and land law
- Commercial law, equity and trusts
- Evidence, jurisprudence, moot court and a long essay
Careers
- Legal practice after the Nigerian Law School and call to the Bar
- Legal officer in companies, banks and government
- Magistracy and the judiciary over time
- Policy, human rights and postgraduate study
Related AKSU courses
- AKSU Political Science cut-off mark
- AKSU English and Literary Studies cut-off mark
- AKSU History and International Studies cut-off mark
- AKSU Public Administration cut-off mark
If you need to switch to Law or change subjects, see our JAMB change of course guide.
Mistakes that cost Law applicants an AKSU place
- No Literature in English credit: the O’level line names it.
- Only a pass in Mathematics: UNIUYO accepts that, but AKSU has no such remark.
- Treating the minimum as an admission score: 150 is the line for registering. Places go to stronger candidates first.
- AKSU not as first choice: the 2026/2027 notice was open only to candidates who chose AKSU first.
- Missing the screening window: AKSU says late candidates are not considered.
- Wrong scan sizes: the portal asked for .jpg files of 120KB to 150KB.
- Accepting on CAPS and stopping there: acceptance fee and clearance at AKSU are separate steps.
The University of Uyo runs Law with a CLE quota of 150. AKSU Political Science is the usual fallback for Law candidates.
If you are writing the UTME again, read when JAMB 2027 registration starts and how to check your JAMB result and what to do with the score.
AKSU cut off mark for Law: frequently asked questions
Is AKSU Law approved by the Council of Legal Education? Yes. AKSU is on the CLE list of 122 universities signed on 14 August 2026, according to Premium Times.
What is the cut-off mark for Law in AKSU? AKSU has not published a Law figure. The 2026/2027 minimum for all courses was 150, but I would aim for 240 or more.
Is Mathematics compulsory for Law in AKSU? Yes. The brochure line names a credit in Mathematics, and AKSU has no remark that accepts a pass.
How many years is Law in AKSU? An LL.B. usually runs for five years in Nigeria, followed by a year at the Nigerian Law School.
Sources and updates
The 150 minimum, the first-choice rule, the 19 August to 22 September 2026 window and the ₦2,000 fee come from AKSU’s 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry notice as reprinted by Myschool (19 August 2026); I could not open the original. The portal steps, the document list and scan sizes, the no-agents warning and the Registrar’s name come from AKSU’s official Faculty of Health Sciences advert (3 January 2026). The CLE list of 14 August 2026 and AKSU’s absence from the March and June 2026 lists come from Premium Times via AllAfrica (18 August 2026). The national minimum of 150, the 31 October 2026 deadline and the four-week CAPS window come from the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026). Subject requirements are from the JAMB brochure reprint on Myschool (checked 3 November 2026), and the course list from Myschool’s copy of JAMB’s AKSU list. Safe target scores and the worked example are my advice, not AKSU figures. Checked on 3 November 2026; this page will be updated when AKSU publishes its 2027/2028 notice.
I am Jude Chinecherem, a final-year MBBS student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I know what it feels like to want an education your family cannot afford. When my parents could not pay for my schooling, I had to learn how to find scholarships and work the system out on my own, with nobody to guide me. I came out the other side, and now I share everything I learned so the next student does not have to figure it out alone. This is the advice I wish someone had given me back then.
