CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
NC103 Business, NCI: CAO points 2026
National College of Ireland (NCI), Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: AQA (all qualified applicants were offered a place). In 2025 the Round 1 cut-off was 129 points. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- AQA
- 2025 Round 1
- 129
- Level
- 7
- College
- NCI
NC103 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 | AQA | AQA | AQA |
| 2025 | 129 | 129 | 129 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How do you qualify for NC103?
There was no points race for this course in Round 1. Check the minimum entry requirements in the college prospectus, then make sure your own total meets them.
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Round 2
Round 2: all qualified applicants were offered a place (AQA).
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 NC103
What were the CAO points for NC103 in 2026?
CAO listed NC103 as AQA in Round 1 2026: all qualified applicants were offered a place. There was no points cut-off. You needed to meet the minimum entry requirements, nothing more.
What were the points for NC103 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for NC103 was 129 points, Round 2 was 129. In 2025 the Round 1 cut-off was 129 points.
Is NC103 a Level 8 course?
No. NC103 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for NC103 drop in Round 2?
Round 2: all qualified applicants were offered a place (AQA). Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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