I have 180 in jamb and I heard the cutoff mark is 190. I don't know if I can go and do change of university to uniport that cut 150.?

Kelvinsmart20

2 months ago

Yes, you can certainly change your university to the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) if your JAMB score is 180, as their general cut-off mark for the Post-UTME screening is 150.
​However, it is vital to understand that a low general cut-off mark can be very deceptive. Just because the portal allows you to register with 150 or 180 does not guarantee you a spot on the admission list.
​1. The "Cut-Off" vs. "Admission" Reality
​The 150 cut-off is simply an eligibility benchmark. It means the university is willing to collect your screening fee and let you sit for the exam. It does not mean they will admit everyone who scores that high.
​2. High Competition for Certain Courses
​For highly competitive courses, a score of 180 is often insufficient regardless of the official 150 benchmark.
​Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy: These departments are flooded with applicants scoring 250–300+. Even if the portal lets you apply with 180, your chances of making the merit list are statistically very low.
​Engineering and Law: These also typically require scores well above 200 to be truly competitive at UNIPORT.
​3. The Aggregate Factor
​UNIPORT uses an aggregate system that combines your JAMB score and your Post-UTME score. If you enter with a 180, you are already starting "behind" candidates who have 240 or 270. To bridge that gap, you would need to achieve an incredibly high score in the Post-UTME—essentially "blasting" the exam—to have a fighting chance against higher JAMB scorers.
​4. Strategic Course Selection
​If you decide to move to UNIPORT with 180, you should be strategic about the course you choose.
​Higher Chance: Agriculture, some Education courses, or certain Science departments (like Geology or Physics) are often more reachable with a 180.
​Lower Chance: Any medical or high-end professional course.
​Summary
​You can do the change of institution, and you will be able to register for the screening. But do not be misled by the 150 mark; for many departments, 180 is still considered a "low" score in the face of thousands of other applicants. Unless you are applying for a less competitive course, you must be prepared to perform exceptionally well in the Post-UTME to secure your admission.