The UNIUYO Pre-Primary and Primary Education cut-off mark is 150 in the UTME, the same figure the University of Uyo set for every course in its official 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening notice. Only candidates who chose UNIUYO as their first choice could apply. UNIUYO does not publish a separate cut-off for Pre-Primary and Primary Education, and the score of the last person admitted is not released, so 150 gets you into screening and no further. My safe target score for Pre-Primary and Primary Education at UNIUYO is 170.
2027/2028 update: UNIUYO 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.
Pre-Primary and Primary Education trains teachers for nursery and primary schools. UNIUYO has run it longer than most of its education courses: the Department of Early Childhood and Special Education began in 1984 as the Department of Pre-Primary Education at the old University of Cross River State. The JAMB name is the same as UNIUYO’s, which keeps registration simple. Here are the official figures, my safe target, the subject rules, screening, a worked example and the CAPS steps.
UNIUYO Pre-Primary and Primary Education cut-off mark at a glance
| Item | 2026/2027 position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UNIUYO minimum UTME score (all courses) | 150, with UNIUYO as first choice | Official UNIUYO 2026/2027 notice |
| Published cut-off for Pre-Primary and Primary Education | None | UNIUYO publishes no per-course figure |
| JAMB national minimum for universities | 150 | JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026 |
| Safe target score (my advice) | 170 | Consultant advice, not a UNIUYO rule |
| Name on JAMB’s UNIUYO list | Pre-Primary and Primary Education | Myschool reprint of JAMB’s UNIUYO course list (3 Nov 2026) |
| UTME subjects | English and any three subjects | JAMB brochure general line |
| Faculty | Faculty of Education | UNIUYO 2026/2027 Basic Studies advert (May 2026) |
| Screening fee | ₦2,000 via Remita | Fee from Myschool reprint; Remita from official notice |
UNIUYO Pre-Primary and Primary Education cut-off history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 150 | Minimum UTME to apply for screening; UNIUYO first choice; same for all courses | Official UNIUYO notice |
| 2025/2026 | 150 | Minimum UTME to apply for screening, first choice | Reported by a blog reprint (15 August 2025); original not seen |
| 2023/2024 supplementary | 140 | Minimum to move into a course that still had places; Pre-Primary and Primary Education was on the list | Official UNIUYO supplementary notice (September 2023) |
UNIUYO’s minimum has been 150 for two sessions. The useful extra clue is the 2023/2024 supplementary exercise, when UNIUYO invited candidates with 140 or more who had missed their first course to move into programmes with spare places. Pre-Primary and Primary Education was on that list, so it still had room after the main round. That is why my target for this course is modest.
Safe target score for Pre-Primary and Primary Education at UNIUYO (my advice)
UNIUYO has not published a departmental figure for Pre-Primary and Primary Education, so the bands below are my own judgement as an admissions adviser. They are not a UNIUYO rule, and you should treat them as planning numbers.
| Your UTME score | My read for UNIUYO Pre-Primary and Primary Education |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible for UNIUYO screening |
| 150 to 169 | Eligible. A place is realistic if your O’level grades are clean and the subjects fit |
| 170 to 189 | Good chance. This is the range I would aim for |
| 190 and above | Strong |
For the 2027 UTME I would aim for 170 or more. The course was on UNIUYO’s 2023/2024 supplementary list, and its UTME line accepts any three subjects, so many candidates qualify. A score in the 170s with a clean O’level is a realistic plan.
UTME subject combination and O’level for UNIUYO Pre-Primary and Primary Education
| Requirement | Pre-Primary and Primary Education at UNIUYO |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Use of English plus any three subjects |
| O’level (JAMB general) | Five credits including English Language |
| O’level (UNIUYO department page) | Five credits including English, and at least a pass in Mathematics |
| UNIUYO remark in the brochure | UNIUYO accepts NCE merit in relevant programmes plus the UTME requirements plus a pass in O’level Mathematics |
| Direct Entry | JAMB: two A-level passes in relevant subjects. Department: NCE with at least merit in relevant fields, plus the UTME requirements |
JAMB’s brochure is the rulebook, and Myschool reprints it. The Pre-Primary and Primary Education entry, read on 3 November 2026, is one of the most open in the brochure: Use of English plus any three subjects. Pick subjects you score well in.
At O’level, both the brochure and UNIUYO’s department ask for five credits including English. UNIUYO only needs a pass in Mathematics for this course, which makes it one of the few UNIUYO degrees where a D7 or E8 in Mathematics does not rule you out.
Direct Entry into Pre-Primary and Primary Education
UNIUYO’s remark in the brochure and its department page agree: an NCE with at least merit in relevant subjects, plus the UTME O’level requirements and a pass in Mathematics. NCE Primary Education Studies or Early Childhood Care Education holders are the usual DE applicants.
A note on timing for anyone also weighing a college of education. JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting exempted NCE candidates from the UTME (Nairametrics read it as starting with the 2027 cycle; JAMB’s own June 2026 NCE guide applied it in 2026), and colleges of education stopped admitting straight into degree programmes from 2026/2027. An NCE with merit remains a recognised Direct Entry route into UNIUYO’s Education degrees, so a three-year NCE followed by DE is a real alternative if your UTME score is low.
How UNIUYO screening works for Pre-Primary and Primary Education applicants
Every UTME and Direct Entry applicant goes through the same UNIUYO screening exercise, whatever the course. This is what the 2026/2027 round looked like.
| Detail | UNIUYO 2026/2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who could apply | 2026 UTME candidates with UNIUYO as first choice and at least 150; DE candidates with UNIUYO as first choice on JAMB DE | Official notice |
| Fee | ₦2,000, non-refundable, paid with a Remita RRR | Amount from Myschool reprint (5 June 2026) and a blog; RRR method from official notice |
| Portal | admissions.uniuyo.edu.ng | Official notice |
| What you do online | Create and verify an account, generate an RRR and pay, fill the form, upload documents as PDF, print the screening slip | Official notice |
| Test format | Not published. The notice only says “screening exercise” | Official notice is silent |
| Closing date in 2026 | Friday 7 August 2026, according to a blog | Not on the official page |
| Aggregate formula | Not published | No UNIUYO source |
| Admission deadline | JAMB set 31 October 2026 for public universities; that date has now passed | JAMB via NAN, 11 May 2026 |
Because UNIUYO is a public (federal) university, JAMB’s 31 October 2026 deadline for public universities applied to it, and that date has now passed. Supplementary or late admission lists can still show up on JAMB CAPS after the main window, so a 2026 candidate should keep checking CAPS rather than assume the year is over.
Worked example for a Pre-Primary and Primary Education candidate
UNIUYO has not published an aggregate formula or a Post-UTME score scale, so I can’t show you an official calculation. What you can measure is how far your UTME score sits above the 150 minimum and how close it is to a safe target. The names below are made up.
- Candidate: Nkereuwem scored 172 with C4 in English, E8 in Mathematics, B3 in Biology, C5 in CRS, C6 in Economics and C5 in Civic Education from one sitting.
- Eligibility: 172 minus 150 = 22. Nkereuwem clears UNIUYO’s minimum by 22 marks and can apply.
- Against my safe target: 172 minus 170 = 2. Nkereuwem is 2 marks above my safe target.
- O’level check: five credits including English and a pass in Mathematics, which is all UNIUYO’s department asks for this course.
- My advice: she is above my target and should keep the course first.
Daniel scored 158 with five credits but no English credit (D7). 158 minus 150 = 8, so he is eligible on score, but an English credit is required. He needs to resit English.
Admission odds and advice for UNIUYO Pre-Primary and Primary Education
This is a realistic UNIUYO course for candidates in the 160s and 170s, and the Mathematics pass rule widens the pool further.
Don’t choose it only because it is easier to enter. Early childhood teaching is demanding, and the course includes child development, play-based teaching and long school placements.
Special Education is in the same department, and Guidance and Counselling is a related course if you want to work with children in a different role.
There is one more route worth knowing. UNIUYO’s 2026/2027 Basic Studies programme ran for one year, needed no JAMB score, cost ₦15,500 to apply, and used a CBT screening test. Candidates who passed could enter 200 level through JAMB Direct Entry if they met the course rules. The 2026/2027 registration closed on 30 September 2026, but the advert is the clearest picture of how the next round will work. Read it at uniuyo.edu.ng.
How to apply for Pre-Primary and Primary Education at UNIUYO, step by step
- Get your JAMB 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 correctly: choose Pre-Primary and Primary Education with English and any three subjects, and put UNIUYO as your first choice. UNIUYO’s screening notice was limited to first-choice candidates. If you got this wrong, do a JAMB change of institution before screening opens.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: do it at a JAMB office or accredited centre so the results show on CAPS. Admission cannot be offered without them.
- Register for screening: go to admissions.uniuyo.edu.ng, create and verify an account, generate a Remita RRR and pay ₦2,000.
- Complete the form: fill in your details, upload the documents as PDF files, and print your Screening Exercise Slip.
- Watch CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, choose Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. If UNIUYO offers you a place, accept it there. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status.
- Pay acceptance and clear: UNIUYO has not published its acceptance fee in any official source I reached. Pay only on the UNIUYO portal and keep every receipt for clearance.
Studying Pre-Primary and Primary Education at UNIUYO
The Department of Early Childhood and Special Education lists a B.Ed in Pre-Primary and Primary Education. According to the department, it was called the Department of Pre-Primary and Primary Education until 1998, when Special Education was added. UTME entrants normally spend four years.
Accreditation
I opened more than thirty NUC accreditation reports for UNIUYO, including eleven Education programmes, and found none for Pre-Primary and Primary Education. The NUC’s master results PDF could not be read as far as UNIUYO. So its NUC status is not confirmed here; ask the department before you accept. The department’s other programme, Special Needs Education, holds Full NUC accreditation from a December 2024 visit.
What you study
- Child development: developmental psychology, early childhood care, child health and nutrition.
- Primary curriculum: teaching of numeracy, literacy, basic science, social studies and creative arts.
- Methods: play-based learning, classroom management, instructional materials.
- Teaching practice: placements in nursery and primary schools and a research project.
Careers
- Nursery and primary school teacher
- Registration with TRCN after graduation
- Head teacher and school administration roles over time
- Founding or running a nursery school
- Early childhood programmes in NGOs and SUBEB
Related UNIUYO courses
- UNIUYO Special Education cut-off mark
- UNIUYO Guidance and Counselling cut-off mark
- UNIUYO English Education cut-off mark
If you need to change course, our JAMB change of course guide explains how.
Mistakes that cost Pre-Primary and Primary Education applicants a UNIUYO place
- Assuming a Mathematics credit is needed: UNIUYO asks only for a pass here, so don’t rule yourself out.
- Missing the English credit: it is required in every version of the rules.
- Putting UNIUYO second: the 2026/2027 screening notice only admitted first-choice candidates to the exercise.
- Reading 150 as an admission score: it is the minimum to apply. Merit decides who gets in.
- Leaving O’level off CAPS: an offer can’t be made until your results are there.
- Paying agents for “slots”: genuine UNIUYO offers appear on JAMB CAPS, and payments go through the portal’s Remita RRR.
If you are planning for the 2027 UTME, read when JAMB 2027 registration starts, and after the exam use our guide on how to check your JAMB result.
UNIUYO Pre-Primary and Primary Education cut-off mark: frequently asked questions
Is 160 enough for Primary Education in UNIUYO? 160 clears the minimum and the course had spare places in 2023/2024, so it is a fair chance. I would aim for 170.
Do I need a credit in Mathematics for Pre-Primary and Primary Education at UNIUYO? No. UNIUYO’s department and its brochure remark ask for a pass in Mathematics, with five credits including English.
What JAMB subjects do I need for Pre-Primary and Primary Education? Use of English and any three subjects, according to JAMB’s brochure line.
Can I enter UNIUYO Primary Education with NCE? Yes. UNIUYO accepts an NCE with merit in relevant subjects, plus the O’level requirements and a Mathematics pass.
Sources and updates
The 150 minimum, the first-choice rule, the Remita payment and the portal steps come from UNIUYO’s official notice, Sale of Admissions form for 2026/2027 Post-UTME/Direct Entry Screening Exercise. The ₦2,000 fee is from Myschool’s reprint of the notice (5 June 2026); the 7 August 2026 closing date and the 2025/2026 figure come from blog reprints and are unofficial. The 2023/2024 supplementary list and its 140 minimum are from UNIUYO’s 2023/2024 UTME Supplementary Admission notice. The Basic Studies details and the faculty structure are from UNIUYO’s 2026/2027 Basic Studies advert (May 2026, signed by the Registrar, Mrs. Blossom E. Okorie). The national minimum of 150 and the 31 October 2026 deadline are from the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026). The JAMB subject lines and UNIUYO remarks are from Myschool’s reprint of the brochure entry for Pre-Primary and Primary Education (read 3 November 2026). The department history, degree and rules are from UNIUYO’s Department of Early Childhood and Special Education page. I found no NUC accreditation report for this programme. The safe target score and the worked example are my advice. Checked on 3 November 2026; this page will be updated if UNIUYO publishes a departmental cut-off for Pre-Primary and Primary Education or a 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.
