The full list of University of Calabar, UNICAL catchment area and UNICAL Elds for admission in the 2026/2027 academic session is now available.
UNICAL catchment areas are specific geographical regions or states to which the school give preference to candidates during admission.
For instance, if you are from a particular state or region that falls under the University of Calabar (UNICAL) catchment area, you may have a higher chance of gaining admission.
UNICAL catchment area is based on factors such as proximity to the school, state of origin, and local government area.
Also, admission slots are usually reserved for candidates from these catchment areas to promote regional balance and inclusiveness in education.
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UNICAL Admission Quota System
Admission into the University of Calabar (UNICAL) through UTME is based on a quota system, and UNICAL admission is based on the following quota:
| Merit | 40% |
| Catchment Area | 35% |
| Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) | 20% |
This means that 40% of UNICAL admission is based on Merit, while the remaining percentage is for those from the catchment area and ELDs.
So, even if you have a low JAMB score, you may still have a good chance depending on your catchment area or if you fall under ELDS.
UNICAL Catchment Area for Admission 2026/2027
Below is University of Calabar (UNICAL) catchment areas for admission:
| 1. | Edo |
| 2. | Rivers |
| 3. | Bayelsa |
| 4. | Delta |
| 5. | Akwa-Ibom |
| 6. | Cross-River |
UNICAL ELDS 2026
Below is University of Calabar (UNICAL) ELDs:
| 1. | Adamawa |
| 2. | Bauchi |
| 3. | Bayelsa |
| 4. | Benue |
| 5. | Borno |
| 6. | Cross River |
| 7. | Ebonyi |
| 8. | Gombe |
| 9. | Jigawa |
| 10. | Kaduna |
| 11. | Kano |
| 12. | Kebbi |
| 13. | Kogi |
| 14. | Katsina |
| 15. | Kwara |
| 16. | Nasarawa |
| 17. | Niger |
| 18. | Plateau |
| 19. | Rivers |
| 20. | Sokoto |
| 21. | Taraba |
| 22. | Yobe |
| 23. | Zamfara |
However, it should be noted that being from a state within the University of Calabar (UNICAL) catchment area does not guarantee automatic admission.
To gain admission into UNICAL, you must meet all the requirements, including having the required JAMB and Post-UTME scores for your state, as well as the necessary O’Level credits, among others.
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