As a student seeking admission to the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu (SUMAS), it is important to meet the minimum cut-off mark for your desired course.
As you may be aware by now, the examination board, JAMB is responsible for fixing the minimum cut-off mark that every higher institution such as Universities, polytechnics, and Colleges of Education must abide by. However, individual schools can adjust but not below the standard set by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
Some schools may have departmental cut-off marks different from others, so it is important to do your due diligence, especially before writing the UTME Exam, even though the cut-off marks can change yearly. Even if it changes, the difference is not usually much which gives you something to set your target.
It is okay to know the cut-off mark usually used by the school, however, we also recommend you go through the information on Jamb Brochure and Subject Combination.
In this post, we will provide you with the cut-off mark for the school and departmental courses if there is any change.
What is SUMAS Cut Off Mark?
SUMAS cut-off mark is the minimum cut-off mark that applicants or students must have in their UTME result, By meeting the cut-off mark, you will also qualify for the Post UTME Exam which is an important step towards gaining admission into the school.
The State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno (SUMAS) has fixed the cut-off mark for the 2024/2025 academic session at 160 for all departmental courses offered at the School. However, it is still important to go through the list below to know the minimum cut-off mark for the course you want to study.
Note: The new official cut-off mark for all departmental courses at State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu (SUMAS) is yet to be released. When they do, we will update this post. However, they may stick with the same cut off mark used last year which is enough to give you a headstart.
SUMAS Cut-Off Mark for all Departmental Courses
| S/N | Department | Cut off mark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARCHITECTURE | 160 |
| 2 | BIOCHEMISTRY | 160 |
| 3 | BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | 160 |
| 4 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | 160 |
| 5 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | 160 |
| 6 | COMPUTER ENGINEERING | 160 |
| 7 | COMPUTER SCIENCE | 160 |
| 8 | ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | 160 |
| 9 | GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY | 160 |
| 10 | HUMAN ANATOMY | 160 |
| 11 | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY | 160 |
| 12 | INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 160 |
| 13 | MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE | 160 |
| 14 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | 160 |
| 15 | MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING | 160 |
| 16 | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 160 |
| 17 | NURSING SCIENCE | 160 |
| 18 | NUTRITION AND DIETETICS | 160 |
| 19 | PHARMACY | 160 |
| 20 | PHYSIOTHERAPY | 160 |
| 21 | QUANTITY SURVEYING | 160 |
| 22 | RADIOGRAPHY | 160 |
How Screening Score is Determined at SUMAS
As a student, the first thing you should know is that JAMB UTME is only one of the steps, there are other processes that the school uses to decide who makes the admission list for the 2024/2025 admission.
The school will consider the number of applicants received. Another is the quota of students for each department currently run by the school. Then we have the admission policy of the school which will include Catchment areas.
All these will determine the cut-off mark that qualifies students for POST UTME.
Additional Information about SUMAS Cut-Off Mark
- Meeting the Jamb cut-off mark may not be enough to qualify for some highly competitive courses.
- It is also important to meet the O’level subject requirements as the school will never reduce their requirements to accommodate you into any of the faculties.
- Make sure to check for updates on the post-UTME exam schedule periodically.
SUMAS Frequently Asked Question
Why is it important I meet the minimum cut-off for SUMAS?
If you score at least 160 in the JAMB UTME, you can take the POST UTME exam. This implies that for any student to get admission into the school, they must have at least 160 in the UTME Score before they are allowed to sit for the Post UTME Exam which is one of the criteria for getting admission to study the course you want at the university.
Does SUMAS accept second choice?
Yes, ****** accepts second choice but having them as first choice, especially for competing courses will give you a better chance to get admission after satisfying other requirements.
I scored below 160, can I still get admission into SUMAS?
No, you will not be able to secure admission into the school as the school irrespective of the department will not lower the announced cut-off mark by the JAMB.
What is my chance of getting admission at SUMAS?
The assessment is merit-based. To stand a better chance, you can change your course to a less demanding course. Courses such as Medicine, Accountancy, Business Administration, and Law are known to have large numbers of applicants yearly. If you have a course you are considering and most importantly that you have passion for, you could change to such a course.
However, avoid having anything come between your first choice as there is also a possibility that you might just get the programme you initially applied for.
Will there be a Post UTME Exam this year at SUMAS?
Yes, There will be SUMAS Post UTME Exam this year. Therefore, it is important to start preparing as early as possible as the score from the exam could give you a push irrespective of your overall jamb score.
