The Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA) has published its cut-off marks for candidates seeking admission for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The released scores vary according to the programme and admission category. Candidates are considered under Merit, Catchment, or Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) categories, with each category having its applicable benchmark.
Among the programmes listed, Medicine and Surgery has the highest cut-off mark, followed by Dental Surgery, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
FUMMSA Cut-Off Marks by Admission Category
FUMMSA uses different benchmarks for its admission categories. Candidates should identify the category applicable to them before comparing their Post UTME score with the required mark.
FUMMSA Merit Cut-Off Marks
The Merit category accounts for 45% of the admission quota and represents the most competitive route.
For the 2026/2027 admission exercise, Medicine and Surgery has the highest merit score at 81.33. Other highly competitive programmes include Dental Surgery with 75.88, Nursing with 75.55, and Pharmacy with 72.92.
The merit cut-off marks for selected programmes are:
| S/N | Programme | Merit Cut-Off | Catchment Cut-Off | ELDS |
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 75.88 | 72.50 | 68.18 |
| 2 | Dental Therapy | 50.30 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 3 | Health Info. Mgt. | 50.13 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 4 | Human Anatomy | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 5 | Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 51.38 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 6 | IT & Health Informatics | 50.75 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 7 | Medicine & Surgery | 81.33 | 79.30 | 75.61 |
| 8 | Nursing | 75.55 | 73.75 | 71.42 |
| 9 | Optometry | 66.00 | 62.42 | 56.31 |
| 10 | Physiology | 50.92 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 11 | Physiotherapy | 70.96 | 69.42 | 64.38 |
| 12 | Radiography | 68.33 | 65.96 | 61.73 |
| 13 | Pharmacology | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 14 | Pharmacy | 72.92 | 71.80 | 68.16 |
| 15 | Biochemistry | 50.80 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 16 | Biology | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 17 | Chemistry | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 18 | Microbiology | 50.13 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 19 | Physics | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 20 | Statistics | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
FUMMSA Catchment Cut-Off Marks
The Catchment category represents 35% of the admission quota and gives consideration to eligible candidates from states within the university's designated catchment area.
For this category, Medicine and Surgery has a cut-off of 79.30, while Nursing requires 73.75. Dental Surgery has 72.50, and Pharmacy stands at 71.80.
The published catchment scores include:
| Programme | Catchment Cut-Off |
| Medicine and Surgery | 79.30 |
| Nursing | 73.75 |
| Dental Surgery | 72.50 |
| Pharmacy | 71.80 |
| Physiotherapy | 69.42 |
| Radiography | 65.96 |
| Optometry | 62.42 |
| Other listed programmes | 50.00 |
FUMMSA ELDS Cut-Off Marks
The Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) category accounts for 20% of the admission quota and provides consideration for eligible candidates from designated states.
Medicine and Surgery records the highest ELDS benchmark at 75.61, followed by Nursing at 71.42 and Dental Surgery at 68.18.
The major ELDS cut-off marks are:
| Programme | ELDS Cut-Off |
| Medicine and Surgery | 75.61 |
| Nursing | 71.42 |
| Dental Surgery | 68.18 |
| Pharmacy | 68.16 |
| Physiotherapy | 64.38 |
| Radiography | 61.73 |
| Optometry | 56.31 |
| Other listed programmes | 50.00 |
Programmes With a 50.00 FUMMSA Cut-Off Mark
Several programmes have a 50.00 cut-off mark across the Merit, Catchment, and ELDS categories.
They include:
- Human Anatomy
- Pharmacology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Statistics
Some other programmes have slightly higher Merit requirements but remain at 50.00 under Catchment and ELDS. These include Dental Therapy, Health Information Management, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, IT & Health Informatics, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.
FUMMSA Programmes With the Highest Cut-Off Marks
Medicine and Surgery remains the most competitive programme on the 2026/2027 list.
Its cut-off marks are:
- Merit: 81.33
- Catchment: 79.30
- ELDS: 75.61
Other programmes with relatively high benchmarks include Dental Surgery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Radiography, and Optometry.
Candidates applying for these courses should carefully compare their scores with the benchmark applicable to their admission category.
Understanding FUMMSA Admission Categories
Merit
Merit admission accounts for 45% of the available admission quota. Candidates are considered based on their academic performance without catchment-related preference.
Catchment
The Catchment category represents 35% of the quota. It provides consideration for eligible candidates from states recognised as being within the university's catchment area.
ELDS
The ELDS category accounts for 20% and is designed to provide additional admission consideration to eligible candidates from designated Educationally Less Developed States.
Does Meeting the FUMMSA Cut-Off Guarantee Admission?
No. Meeting the published cut-off mark does not automatically mean that a candidate will receive admission.
The cut-off represents the benchmark for consideration under the relevant programme and admission category. Final admission decisions may depend on the university's overall admission process, available spaces, candidate performance, and other applicable requirements.
Candidates should therefore continue to monitor official FUMMSA communication for subsequent admission updates.
FUMMSA Cut-Off Mark Troubleshooter
| Candidate Question | What It Means | Recommended Action |
| My score is below the programme cut-off | The score does not meet the listed benchmark for that category | Check whether another eligible programme is available |
| My score meets the cut-off | You have reached the published benchmark | Continue with other admission requirements and await further updates |
| Which cut-off applies to me? | Admission categories have different benchmarks | Confirm your applicable category |
| My programme has 50.00 | The programme has a lower published benchmark | Confirm all other admission requirements |
| I meet the cut-off but have no admission | Meeting the benchmark does not guarantee admission | Monitor official admission announcements |
Final Note
Candidates seeking admission into FUMMSA for the 2026/2027 academic session should carefully review the cut-off mark for their chosen programme and applicable admission category.
The figures provide an important guide for assessing admission competitiveness, but candidates should continue to follow official university instructions throughout the admission process.
