LASU Cut-Off Marks 2026: Full Course List

Lagos State University (LASU) 2026 cut-off marks set Medicine and Surgery at 260, Pharmacy at 250, Dentistry at 250, Law at 260, Engineering at 220 to 230, and most arts and social science courses at 200 JAMB. These are the working cut-offs used by LASU’s admission committee for the 2026 cycle. LASU is owned by the Lagos State Government and applies different tuition rates for Lagos State indigenes (subsidised) and non-indigenes (higher).

Last updated: May 2026 LASU admits 7,000 to 9,000 fresh students each year across its main Ojo campus and satellite campuses (Anthony, Ikeja for LASUCOM, Epe). The aggregate uses a blended JAMB and Post-UTME score, with O Level as a tie-breaker. The catchment quota heavily favours Lagos State indigenes. This guide covers the 2026 cut-offs, the trend, the aggregate formula, and the indigene-vs-non-indigene distinction that shapes admission and tuition.

Confirm specific course cut-offs on the LASU admission portal before paying Post-UTME.

At a glance

Detail	2026 value
Overall JAMB minimum	200
Medicine minimum	250 (working floor 260)
Pharmacy minimum	250
Law minimum	250 (working floor 260)
Engineering minimum	200 (working floor 220-230)
Aggregate formula	JAMB and Post-UTME blended
Post-UTME fee	~₦2,500
Tuition (indigene)	₦25,000 to ₦75,000 per session
Tuition (non-indigene)	₦100,000 to ₦300,000 per session
Catchment quota	Heavy preference for Lagos indigenes

LASU 2026 cut-off marks by faculty

College of Medicine (LASUCOM, Ikeja)

Course	JAMB cut-off (2026)
Medicine and Surgery	260
Dentistry	250
Pharmacy	250
Nursing	240
Physiotherapy	240
Medical Laboratory Science	230
Anatomy, Physiology	215

Engineering

Course	JAMB cut-off (2026)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	230
Mechanical Engineering	225
Civil Engineering	220
Chemical Engineering	225
Computer Engineering	230

Sciences

Course	JAMB cut-off (2026)
Computer Science	230
Microbiology	220
Biochemistry	215
Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics	200
Mathematics, Statistics	200
Botany, Zoology	200

Law, Arts and Education

Course	JAMB cut-off (2026)
Law	260
Mass Communication	240
English Language	210
History, Religious Studies	200
Languages (Yoruba, French, Arabic)	200
Education (all subjects)	200

Social and Management Sciences

Course	JAMB cut-off (2026)
Accounting	230
Banking and Finance	225
Economics	225
Business Administration	215
Political Science, International Relations	215
Sociology, Psychology, Social Work	210
Public Administration	205

How LASU cut-offs have moved year on year

LASU’s institutional cut-off has held at 200 for general entry. LASUCOM Medicine has moved from 250 to 260 working over the past four cycles. Law has moved from 250 to 260, reflecting strong demand for LASU Law. Pharmacy is up from 240 to 250. Engineering branches have moved from 210-220 to 220-230.

Computer Science was 215 four years ago and now sits at 230. Accounting is up from 220 to 230. Mass Communication has held at 240. The arts and pure sciences have largely held at 200 to 210.

LASU’s growing reputation, especially LASUCOM Medicine and the Faculty of Law, has tightened admissions. The school is now the leading state university option for Lagos State indigenes who want a Medicine slot without the very competitive UNILAG cut-off (which works at 280).

For non-indigenes, LASU’s tuition is higher than at federal universities, so the cost-benefit calculus is different. A non-indigene paying ₦100,000-₦300,000 per session at LASU might find UNILAG (officially free tuition) or another federal school more economical, even with the higher cut-off.

The indigene advantage at LASU

LASU is owned by the Lagos State Government, which means Lagos State indigenes pay heavily subsidised tuition. The official figures sit between ₦25,000 and ₦75,000 per session for indigenes, versus ₦100,000 to ₦300,000 for non-indigenes. Over a four-year degree, the indigene saves several hundred thousand naira.

To prove indigeneship, you need a certificate from your local government area (LGA) in Lagos State. A Lagos resident whose family is from another state is not an indigene; tuition is at the non-indigene rate.

The catchment quota also favours indigenes, with the 35% catchment pool heavily weighted towards Lagos State applicants. A Lagos indigene with 240 JAMB has a better admission chance than a non-indigene with 240 JAMB at the same course, because they compete in different pools.

This indigene advantage is the structural reason LASU works as the realistic state-school choice for Lagos State indigenes who want a degree at moderate cost. For non-indigenes, the calculus depends on whether the lower JAMB cut-off compared to UNILAG outweighs the tuition cost.

How LASU calculates the admission aggregate

LASU uses a 50/50 JAMB and Post-UTME blend in recent cycles. JAMB is scaled by dividing by 8; Post-UTME by halving the percentage. The combined aggregate is out of 100.

Worked example: a candidate scores 260 JAMB (32.5 scaled) and 70% Post-UTME (35 scaled). Aggregate: 67.5. A second candidate scores 240 JAMB (30 scaled) and 82% Post-UTME (41 scaled). Aggregate: 71. The second candidate ranks higher.

O Level grades are weighed at the verification stage and as a tie-breaker. The catchment quota for Lagos indigenes is applied on top, creating effectively two ranking pools (indigene and non-indigene) within each course.

For Medicine, the indigene aggregate working floor is around 68 to 70; non-indigene closer to 72 to 75. For Law, indigene 68 to 71; non-indigene 72 to 74. Plan accordingly.

What happens if you score below the cut-off

For Lagos indigenes below the working cut-off, the realistic options are Change of Course within LASU to a programme where the score works, or move to another state university (Olabisi Onabanjo, Lagos State University of Education, Adekunle Ajasin) where the indigene-style cut-off may apply.

For non-indigenes below the working cut-off, Change of Institution to a federal university (where the JAMB score may work after Post-UTME) or to a state university in your home state (where you become the indigene) is the standard play.

The LASU supplementary list comes out in October or November. Lagos State indigenes get preference in supplementary admissions, with the threshold sometimes 10 to 20 marks below the merit cut-off.

The polytechnic ND-to-DE route is also valid. YABATECH, Lagos State Polytechnic, and Federal Polytechnic Ilaro feed LASU’s DE intake at 200 level.

Frequently asked questions

How does LASU treat non-indigene candidates on cut-offs?

Non-indigene candidates are admitted from the 45% merit quota pool. They compete with each other (and with indigenes who go for merit) for these slots. The merit threshold is set by aggregate ranking nationally. Non-indigenes do not get a special quota at LASU; the catchment quota (35%) goes mostly to Lagos State indigenes. The ELDS quota (20%) goes to candidates from JAMB-designated educationally-less-developed states regardless of indigene status.

What if my parents live in Lagos but we are not Lagos indigenes?

Lagos residence does not make you a Lagos indigene. Indigeneship is established through your LGA of origin in Lagos State, not by where you currently live. A family that has lived in Lagos for decades but originates from another state is not entitled to the Lagos indigene tuition rate. You can verify your indigene status with your LGA office; if you are unsure, ask before assuming the subsidised rate. The non-indigene tuition at LASU is still cheaper than at most private universities but several times the indigene rate.

Has LASU officially released its 2026 cut-offs?

LASU releases department-by-department cut-offs on its admission portal after the JAMB Policy Meeting in June or July. The figures here are the working bands drawn from the 2026 admission committee’s preliminary parameters. Confirm on the official LASU portal before paying Post-UTME.

Is LASUCOM Medicine accredited?

Yes. LASUCOM is accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). Graduates write the same MDCN licensing exam as UI, UNILAG, and other federal medical schools, and the resulting license is the same. LASUCOM is in the World Directory of Medical Schools for international recognition. Clinical training uses LASUTH (Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja) plus affiliated hospitals.

How does LASU compare with UNILAG for the same course?

LASU’s working cut-offs are typically 10 to 20 marks below UNILAG for the same course. LASU Medicine works at 260; UNILAG at 280. LASU Law at 260; UNILAG at 250 (UNILAG Law has shifted; LASU Law has risen). Tuition for Lagos indigenes is much cheaper at LASU (₦25,000 to ₦75,000 vs UNILAG’s federal-school charges of around ₦80,000 to ₦150,000). For non-indigenes, the cost calculus is different.

Which LASU campus do I study at?

Most undergraduate programmes are at the Ojo main campus. LASUCOM (Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing) is at Ikeja. Some Education programmes are at Surulere. The Epe campus is for some agriculture and tourism programmes. Confirm your campus on the admission letter; the LASU shuttle service runs between campuses but commuting in Lagos traffic is a real factor in your daily routine.

LASU vs other state universities

LASU sits at the top of the state university tier in Nigeria, with working cut-offs that approach federal-school levels for the headline programmes. LASU Medicine at 260 is only 10 to 20 marks below UI and UNILAG. LASU Law at 260 actually exceeds UNILAG Law working figures (250). The Lagos applicant pool is the structural driver; demand is high enough to push cut-offs upward beyond what most other state universities can match.

Other state universities (OOU Sagamu, Ekiti State, LAUTECH, EBSU, Imo State, AAU Ekpoma) sit 20 to 50 marks below LASU for most courses. The differential reflects the smaller applicant pools at these schools and the more regional draw. For Lagos State indigenes weighing LASU versus a private university, the subsidised tuition at LASU is the structural advantage.

For non-indigenes weighing LASU against UNILAG, the case for LASU rests on the working cut-off differential (lower at LASU) versus the tuition premium (higher at LASU for non-indigenes). Most non-indigenes find UNILAG to be the better fit if they can clear the higher JAMB threshold.

Related guides

• How to gain admission into LASU
• UNILAG Cut-Off Marks 2026
• UNIBEN Cut-Off Marks 2026
• UI Cut-Off Marks 2026

Sources

Lagos State University admission portal at lasu.edu.ng; LASUCOM accreditation by MDCN; JAMB Policy Meeting communique 2026; LASU registry bulletins.