please can I use 177jamb score in uniuyo?
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26 Apr, 2026
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Yes, you can use a 177 JAMB score to apply for admission to the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), as it is above the general eligibility cut-off mark of 150.
However, whether you will actually get in depends entirely on the course you want to study.
The Reality of a 177 Score at UNIUYO
While you are eligible to register for the online screening, UNIUYO is highly competitive. Here is how your score stacks up across different departments:
Low Chance (Professional Courses): You will not be able to get into Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, or any Engineering course with a 177. These courses typically require scores above 230–250 to be competitive.
Fair Chance (Education and Agriculture): You have a decent chance in the Faculty of Education (e.g., Health Education, Adult Education) or the Faculty of Agriculture, provided your O'Level results (WAEC/NECO) are very strong.
Possible (Some Arts/Sciences): Courses like Religious Studies, Botany, or some less-subscribed languages might be within reach.
How to Maximize Your 177 Score
Since UNIUYO uses an online screening (no physical exam), your O'Level grades are your only way to "boost" this score.
Strong O'Levels: If you have many A's and B's in your core subjects, your aggregate score will increase, making your 177 more competitive.
Course Realism: If you originally chose a highly competitive course (like Computer Science or Accounting), I strongly recommend doing a JAMB Change of Course to a less competitive one (like a related Education course) to avoid losing the admission year.
Upload Results: Ensure your O'Level results are uploaded correctly on the JAMB CAPS portal.