The management of Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has officially published the long-awaited departmental admission cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session. This release marks a crucial milestone in the university’s admission screening process, offering prospective scholars clear insight into the academic thresholds required for placement across various undergraduate disciplines.
Candidates who participated in the 2026/2027 RSU Post-UTME screening exercise are strongly encouraged to compare their calculated aggregate scores against these official benchmarks to evaluate their eligibility for their chosen courses.
Top Departmental Benchmarks
Competitive courses across the institution saw high cut-off mark requirements this session, with the Faculty of Law and College of Medical Sciences leading the thresholds:
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Law: 75
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Medicine and Surgery: 71
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Nursing Science: 66
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Radiography: 61
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Computer Engineering: 59
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Accounting: 58
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English and Literature: 58
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French: 58
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Religious Studies: 57
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Computer Science: 57
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Journalism and Media Studies: 56
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Medical Laboratory Science: 56
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Mechanical Engineering: 56
Comprehensive Faculty Breakdown
College of Medical Sciences
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Medicine and Surgery: 71
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Nursing Science: 66
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Radiography: 61
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Physiotherapy: 56
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Public Health Science: 52
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Human Anatomy: 50
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Human Physiology: 47
Faculty of Law
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Law: 75
Faculty of Engineering
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Computer Engineering: 59
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Mechanical Engineering: 56
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Chemical Engineering: 54
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Civil Engineering: 54
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Petroleum Engineering: 54
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Electrical Engineering: 53
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Marine Engineering: 52
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Agricultural and Environmental Engineering: 43
Faculty of Sciences
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Computer Science: 57
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Plant Science and Biotechnology: 47
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Physics: 47
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Biochemistry: 44
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Microbiology: 43
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Mathematics: 39
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Chemistry: 38
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Geology: 37
Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences
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Accounting: 58
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Business Administration: 54
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Management: 41
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Office and Information Management: 38
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Marketing: 37
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Finance: 37
What Candidates Need to Know
While meeting or exceeding your department’s published cut-off mark substantially elevates your chances of securing placement, final admission remains subject to full verification of requirements, overall quota availability, and institutional clearance.
Action Steps for Candidates
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Verify O’Level Uploads: Ensure your O’Level results are fully uploaded and confirmed on your JAMB CAPS profile. Incomplete uploads will block admission processing.
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Monitor Portals Regularly: Check both your JAMB CAPS and the official RSU Admission Portal daily for updates on status changes.
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Accept Offers Promptly: Once an offer appears on your CAPS dashboard, click ACCEPT immediately to secure your spot before institutional deadlines pass.
The university will commence the formal release of admission offers shortly. Stay tuned to official RSU communication channels for upcoming batch lists, acceptance fee schedules, and registration guidelines.
