CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
NC009 Business, NCI: CAO points 2026
National College of Ireland (NCI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 271. Up 1 on 2025, when Round 1 was 270. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 271
- 2025 Round 1
- 270
- Level
- 8
- College
- NCI
NC009 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 271 | - | 271 |
| 2025 | 270 | - | 270 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 271?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 271.
271 points is above roughly 20% of 2026 candidates (about 79.9% scored 270 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 271.
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- DB512Business StudiesDublin Business School · Level 8263
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Other courses at NCI
The NCI courses closest in points to NC009. All NCI courses and points.
- NC010PsychologyLevel 8370
- NC022Accounting and FinanceLevel 8333
- NC005Human Resource ManagementLevel 8270
- NC003ComputingLevel 8265
- NC020Marketing PracticeLevel 8AQA
- NC025Data ScienceLevel 8AQA
- NC030Early Childhood Education and CareLevel 8AQA
- NC102ComputingLevel 7AQA
- NC103BusinessLevel 7AQA
- NC105Data ScienceLevel 7AQA
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for NC009: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about NC009
What were the CAO points for NC009 in 2026?
Business (NC009) at National College of Ireland (NCI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 271 points in 2026.
What were the points for NC009 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for NC009 was 270 points. Up 1 on 2025, when Round 1 was 270.
Is NC009 a Level 8 course?
Yes. NC009 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for NC009 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for NC009: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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