UNILORIN Medicine and Surgery remains one of the most sought-after courses in Nigeria, and every year, candidates search for accurate details on requirements, the cut off mark, and how the programme is structured which is what this post covers in full.
Under the Faculty of Clinical Sciences and the College of Health Sciences, Unilorin MBBS students train at the affiliated University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) and go on to become some of the country’s most respected doctors.
But the programme has also been in the news lately for reasons beyond academics. There has been a quota dispute with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) that has left dozens of graduates in an uncertain hold.
This post covers everything a prospective candidate needs to know about UNILORIN Medicine and Surgery, including the current UNILORIN Medicine and Surgery cut off mark, UNILORIN Post UTME, latest news about UNILORIN admission.
UNILORIN Medicine and Surgery Admission Requirements
To be considered for Unilorin MBBS, candidates generally need:
- A minimum of five (5) credit passes in SSCE (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB), obtained in not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- UNILORIN must be chosen as the candidate’s first-choice institution in JAMB, with Medicine and Surgery selected as the course of study.
- Candidates who meet the UTME cut-off must register for and pass the UNILORIN Post-UTME/ screening exercise. Registration for the 2026/2027 session is currently ongoing. Read how to apply: UNILORIN Post UTME Form 2026/2027 Is Out: Complete Screening Guide
- Direct Entry (where applicable): Holders of relevant A-Level, IJMB, or equivalent qualifications with strong grades in science subjects may also apply, subject to the department’s specific requirements.
Meeting these requirements is the first step toward securing a spot in UNILORIN Medicine and Surgery, but candidates also need to clear the departmental cut off mark discussed below.
UNILORIN Medicine and Surgery Cut Off Mark
UNILORIN’s general institutional cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 session is around 180, but Medicine and Surgery, being one of the most competitive courses in the university, carries a much higher departmental benchmark.
Reports place the UNILORIN Medicine and Surgery cut off mark for the 2026/2027 session at starting from between 260-280 making it one of the highest cut-off marks in the entire university, alongside Law.
Candidates should treat this as a guide rather than a fixed rule, since departmental cut-offs can shift slightly from year to year depending on the volume and quality of applications, and should always confirm the current figure on the university’s official admissions portal once released.
UNILORIN Medicine and Surgery Programme Structure
Unilorin MBBS is a six-year programme (longer for students who enter through pre-degree or need to repeat a stage), broadly divided into:
Pre-clinical years: Covering foundational sciences such as Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry.
Para-clinical years: Introducing Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, and Community Health.
Clinical years: Rotations through Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and other specialties, conducted largely at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH).
Final MB examinations: A qualifying set of exams that must be passed before a student is recognised as having completed the programme.
Graduation, however, is not the end of the road. Before a new doctor can begin housemanship or NYSC, they must be formally inducted by the MDCN, and this is where UNILORIN has run into some trouble.
Latest News About UNILORIN Admission: The Trending MBBS Induction Saga
The image circulating on social media, listing claims like “no more MBBS admission,” “no class is more than 150,” and “classes are now ranked, with only the first 150 allowed to induct”, is rooted in a genuine and troubling situation, though some of its framing has been disputed by the university.
Here is the latest news about UNILORIN admission and what has actually been confirmed by reporting and by the university itself:
The MDCN’s admission quota for Unilorin MBBS is capped at 150 students per class. Investigative reporting found that the university had admitted more than 200 students in some years, including as far back as 2017 and 2018, in violation of that quota, while not disclosing the breach to the regulator.
This has created a real backlog at graduation. In one recent cohort, 194 students met the requirements to graduate, but the MDCN would only agree to induct 150 of them, since that is the university’s approved quota.
The remaining students were ranked, and only the top 150 were presented for induction, leaving over 40 qualified graduates stuck without induction, unable to begin housemanship or NYSC.
The Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. Biodun Suleiman Alabi, publicly confirmed the quota violation, explaining that students were ranked because the MDCN would not induct beyond the approved number, and that the university is engaging the regulator to resolve the backlog.
The university has denied that this means it is halting new admissions or permanently capping classes going forward.
In a press statement dated 4 July 2026, UNILORIN’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, described the claim that the university would stop admitting MBBS students for 2026/2027 as a “misleading rumour,” confirming that the programme has already been advertised and that Post-UTME registration is ongoing.
The university also acknowledged, in the same statement, that it remains “seriously concerned” about the graduates who are yet to be inducted, and said it is working with regulators to resolve their situation “in the shortest possible time.”
In short: the quota cap of 150 and the ranking of graduates for induction is a real, documented problem tied to past over-admission, not a newly invented rule. But the claim that UNILORIN has stopped admitting Unilorin MBBS students altogether has been officially and specifically denied by the university.
Prospective applicants should not be discouraged from applying to UNILORIN Medicine and Surgery, but should be aware that induction delays remain a live issue affecting current and recent students, and should follow official UNILORIN channels for the latest news about UNILORIN admission rather than unverified social media posts.
How to Prepare for the UNILORIN Post UTME
Beyond meeting the O’Level and UTME requirements, solid preparation for the UNILORIN Post UTME screening exercise matters. A quick and effective way to get ready is to practice with past Post-UTME questions. How to Prepare for Post UTME 2026
UNILORIN Post UTME past questions are now available on the Exam Scholars app, a convenient way to familiarize yourself with the format and question style before exam day.
Conclusion
UNILORIN Medicine and Surgery remains highly competitive and highly respected, but the ongoing MDCN quota issue is a reminder that admission is only the first hurdle, timely induction after graduation depends on the university staying within its regulatory limits. Visit UNILORIN admission portal for admission information.
Prospective students should apply with confidence, keep the current UNILORIN Medicine and Surgery cut off mark in mind, and watch official channels for the latest news about UNILORIN admission and the resolution of the induction backlog.
