Precious Cornerstone University (PCU) Admission Guidelines 2025

August 17, 2025 Olaitan Post Utme 0

Precious Cornerstone University (PCU) Admission Guidelines 2025

Introduction to PCU

Precious Cornerstone University (PCU) is a private Nigerian university located in Ibadan, Oyo State. Established in 2017 by the Sword of the Spirit Ministries and licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), it specializes in faith-based education that fosters intelligence, character, leadership, and community service Wikipedia.

PCU has two main academic divisions:

  • Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences

  • Faculty of Social and Management Sciences Wikipedia.

1. Admission Routes into PCU

A) 100-Level (UTME Route)

You can gain admission into 100-level as a UTME candidate if you:

B) 200-Level (Direct Entry)

You can gain admission into 200-level via Direct Entry if you:

  • Have NECO five credits plus additional qualifications, such as OND, NCE, JUPEB, or IJMB, with a minimum of two passes in relevant subjects myschoolgist.comMyschoolnews.

C) JUPEB Pathway

If you didn’t sit UTME or scored below the cut-off, you can enroll in PCU’s JUPEB (Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board) programme:

2. NECO Result: What You Need to Know

3. Eligible Candidates for 2025 Admissions

PCU welcomes the following categories of applicants:

  1. UTME candidates who scored above 160 (cut-off) polytechnic.com.ngProSchoolGist.

  2. Students awaiting NECO/WAEC results—they can still apply and submit results later myschoolgist.comMyschoolnews.

  3. Direct Entry candidates with relevant passes in JUPEB, IJMB, OND, NCE, etc. myschoolgist.comMyschoolnews.

  4. Transfer students from other universities seeking admission into 200-level myschoolgist.comMyschoolnews.

  5. Students who didn’t sit for UTME or scored below cut-off but are willing to enroll in JUPEB and then proceed via Direct Entry into 200-level myschoolgist.comMyschoolnews.

4. Application & Screening Process

A) Online Application

  1. Visit the PCU admission portal (e.g., https://eportal.pcu.edu.ng/admission/create) myschoolgist.comMyschoolnews.

  2. Register and fill in your details carefully.

  3. Pay the processing/screening fee online (around ₦10,000, based on similar private university patterns) Exam DonMyschoolnews.

B) Attend Screening

Bring to the screening centre:

  • Two (2) recent passport photographs.

  • Birth certificate or declaration of age.

  • JAMB UTME result slip.

  • Original or photocopy of O’level/NECO results.

  • Testimonial from your last school.

  • Reference letter from a reputable public figure.

  • Evidence of payment for screening/application fee.

  • Writing materials myschoolgist.comMyschoolnews.

C) Notification & Offer

  • After evaluation, successful candidates receive a Provisional Admission Offer Letter.

  • Accept the offer by paying the acceptance fee, then proceed with registration and clearance Precious Cornerstone University Ibadan.

5. University Faculties & Programmes

PCU offers undergraduate programmes in two faculties:

Faculty of Social and Management Sciences:

  • B.Sc Mass Communication

  • B.Sc Accounting

  • B.Sc Business Administration

  • B.Sc Banking & Finance

  • B.Sc Marketing

  • B.Sc Economics

  • B.Sc International Relations

  • B.Sc Procurement Management myschoolgist.comxigna.io.

Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences:

  • B.Sc Microbiology

  • B.Sc Computer Science

  • B.Sc Biochemistry

  • B.Sc Industrial Chemistry

  • B.Sc Industrial Mathematics

  • B.Sc Physics with Electronics

  • B.Sc Software Engineering

  • B.Sc Cyber Security myschoolgist.comxigna.io.

6. UTME Cut-off Marks for Admission (2025)

  • PCU’s general JAMB UTME cut-off for 2024/2025 is 160 and above polytechnic.com.ng.

  • Another credible source suggests cut-off might be 180 for all courses ProSchoolGist.

  • Considering these, aim for 180+ to ensure eligibility across all departments.

Aggregate Score Calculation (when applicable):

Some private universities calculate merit using:
Aggregate=JAMB Score+Post-UTME Score2\text{Aggregate} = \frac{\text{JAMB Score} + \text{Post-UTME Score}}{2} polytechnic.com.ng.

7. JUPEB Programme Details

8. Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Admission

1) Choose the Right Route

  • If you scored ≥160–180 on UTME, proceed via the UTME/100-level path.

  • If not, consider enrolling in JUPEB for eventual Direct Entry at 200-level.

2) Prepare Your O’level Results

  • Ensure at least five credits including English & Mathematics.

  • Aim for strong grades in science subjects if applying for Pure/Applied Sciences.

3) Use the Correct Subject Combinations

  • Align your NECO subjects with your intended course (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths for sciences).

4) Apply Early and Monitor Updates

  • Apply immediately when the portal opens.

  • Watch for screening dates, results, and deadlines via PCU’s website or contact lines myschoolgist.comMyschoolnews.

5) Maintain Accurate Personal Data

  • Ensure your name, date of birth, and NECO details match across documents to avoid clearance issues.

9. Document Checklist (Physical & Digital)

  • Two recent passport-sized photos

  • Birth certificate or declaration of age

  • JAMB UTME result slip

  • NECO/WAEC/NABTEB result(s)

  • Testimonials from your last school

  • Reference letter from public figure

  • JUPEB certificate (if applicable)

  • Receipt or proof of payment

  • Writing materials

10. FAQs

Q: Is the UTME cut-off 160 or 180?

Q: Can I use NECO results from two sittings?

Q: What if I don’t pass UTME?

11. Sample Timeline (2025 Admission Cycle)

  1. Jan–Mar: Prepare for and take NECO (if not already done).

  2. Apr–May: Sit JAMB UTME.

  3. Jun–Jul: Apply online via portal; upload O’level to JAMB CAPS.

  4. Jul–Aug: Participate in PCU Post-UTME screening.

  5. Sep–Oct: Monitor admission via JAMB CAPS/PCU portal and accept offer.

  6. Oct–Nov: Pay acceptance, then proceed to registration and clearance.

  7. Jan–Feb 2026: Academic session commencement.

12. Summary

Route Requirements Outcome
100-Level UTME ≥160–180 UTME, 5 O’level credits including English, Maths Post-UTME → Admission
Direct Entry NECO + JUPEB/OND/NCE etc. (2 passes plus 5 O’level credits) Direct 200-Level Admission
JUPEB Programme 5 O’level credits; no UTME Post-JUPEB → Direct Entry at 200

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