Rivers State University cut-off mark 2025/2026 is out. See the required JAMB score, departmental cut-off marks, and admission guidelines.
The management of River State University (RSU) has officially released the cut‑off marks for admission into all the courses and departments offered by the institution for the 2025/2026 academic session. All candidates seeking admission into the university, including applicants from across Rivers State and other parts of Nigeria, must ensure they meet these cut‑off marks, especially for their chosen programme, to improve their chances of gaining admission.
While the general minimum cut‑off mark for admission is 190, as set by the school, each department has its own specific cut‑off mark that must be met. In addition, some cut‑off marks may differ based on whether a candidate is applying under the indigene or catchment categories. For this reason, it is important for candidates to carefully check the exact requirements for the department they intend to study before applying.
Below is the complete list of cut‑off marks for all departments offered at River State University, showing merit, catchment, and pre‑degree requirements where applicable. Ensure you go through this information properly and confirm that you meet the required scores before proceeding with your application.
Rivers State University Cut-Off Mark 2025/2026
These are the cut-off marks for admission into all departments offered by Osun State University (UNIOSUN). Candidates must ensure they meet these marks before applying.
| Programme / Department | Merit | Catchment | Pre-Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 57 | 52 | – |
| Finance | 35 | – | – |
| Employment & Human Resource Management | 38 | – | – |
| Logistics & Supply Management | 45 | – | – |
| Business Administration | 53 | 50 | – |
| Marketing | 35 | – | – |
| Spice & Information Management | 33 | – | – |
| Agricultural & Applied Economics | 38 | – | – |
| Agric Extension & Rural Development | – | – | – |
| Animal Science | 39 | – | – |
| Fisheries & Aquatic Environment | 43 | – | – |
| Food Science & Technology | 37 | – | – |
| Forestry and Environment | – | – | – |
| Home Science & Management | 46 | – | – |
| Soil Science | – | – | – |
| Agri & Environmental Engineering | 39 | – | 40 |
| Chem / Petrochemical Engineering | 34 | – | 40 |
| Civil Engineering | 49 | 44 | 41 |
| Computer Engineering | 55 | 50 | 42 |
| Electrical Engineering | 54 | 48 | 40 |
| Marine Engineering | 49 | 45 | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 53 | – | 42 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 46 | 41 | 40 |
| Environmental Management | 55 | 49 | 41 |
| Estate Management | – | – | – |
| Geography and Environment | 43 | – | – |
| Quantity Surveying | 42 | – | – |
| Surveying & Geomatics | – | – | – |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 44 | – | – |
| English & Literature in English | 38 | – | – |
| French | 49 | – | – |
| Human Anatomy | 48 | 45 | 43 |
| Human Physiology | 48 | 43 | 40 |
| Medicine and Surgery | 71 | 68 | 72 |
| Nursing Sciences | 66 | 63 | 68 |
| Public Health Sciences | – | 45 | 42 |
| Physiotherapy | 48 | 44 | 45 |
| Broadcasting & Cinematography | 56 | 54 | – |
| Development & Communication Studies | 50 | – | – |
| Journalism & Media Studies | 53 | 48 | – |
| Public Relations & Advertising | – | – | – |
| Business Education | 38 | – | – |
| Adult and Community Education | 39 | – | – |
| Educational Management | – | 39 | – |
| Library and Information Science | 40 | – | – |
| Science Education | – | 40 | 30 |
| Vocational & Technical Education | – | – | 40 |
| Law | 69 | 67 | – |
| Medical Law | – | – | – |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 58 | 55 | 47 |
| Animal & Environmental Biology | 43 | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 43 | – | 38 |
| Chemistry | 37 | – | – |
| Computer Science | 57 | 53 | – |
| Geology | 35 | – | – |
| Maritime Science | 38 | – | – |
| Mathematics | 43 | – | – |
| Microbiology | 47 | 37 | – |
| Physics | – | – | – |
| Plant Science & Biotechnology | 39 | – | – |
| Economics | 33 | – | – |
| Political Science | 41 | 47 | – |
| Psychology | 40 | – | – |
| Sociology | 36 | – | – |
Rivers State University Admission Requirements 2025/2026
To be considered for admission into Rivers State University, all applicants must meet the following requirements:-
- You must have written the JAMB UTME.
- You must meet the minimum score required for RSU, which is usually indicated in the Post‑UTME screening notice (often around 190 or higher).
- RSU uses this score to decide who is eligible for the next stage.
- You must have selected Rivers State University as your first choice in your JAMB UTME registration.
- You must have at least five (5) credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
- These credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
- English Language and Mathematics must be included among the credit passes.
- Your UTME and O’Level subjects must be relevant to the course you want to study.
- Some courses have specific subject requirements, so make sure you check this before applying.
- After meeting the basic requirements above, you must participate in the RSU Post‑UTME screening exercise.
- Only candidates who complete this screening will be considered for admission.
Direct Entry (DE) Applicants
If you are applying through Direct Entry:-
- You must still have five (5) O’Level credit passes, including English and Mathematics.
You must also have approved advanced qualifications such as:-
- A’Level passes, or
- OND/NCE with merit/upper credit, or
- Equivalent recognised qualifications in relevant subjects.
Candidates must ensure they meet all the admission requirements listed above, including UTME scores, O’Level results, and course-specific subject combinations. Remember to also check for the Rivers State University Post-UTME Form 2025/2026 and complete your screening on time.
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