JAMB Releases Official 2025/2026 Cut-Off Marks for Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges
Abuja, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the minimum cut-off marks required for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This major update was disclosed during the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions held in Abuja, chaired by JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede. The announcement affects every UTME candidate hoping to gain admission this year.
What Every 2025 UTME Candidate Needs to Know
Let’s be honest—after months of reading, practicing past questions, and surviving the tension of exam day, it all comes down to one number. That number? Your JAMB score.
Now, JAMB has dropped the official national minimum cut-off marks, and if you’re targeting admission, this is the update you can’t afford to scroll past.
Official JAMB 2025 Cut-Off Marks by Category
| Institution Type | Minimum Cut-Off Score |
|---|---|
| Universities | 150 |
| Colleges of Nursing Sciences | 140 |
| Polytechnics, COEs, and Agric Colleges | 100 |
Important: These are minimum requirements. Individual institutions can set higher cut-off marks depending on their internal policies.
What This Means for Your Admission Chances
JAMB has only set the baseline. Universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions retain the power to increase their cut-off marks above these figures.
So, scoring 150 might be the national minimum for universities, but your dream school could demand 180, 200 or even more.
That’s why you must:
- Confirm your institution’s actual cut-off mark for your chosen course.
- Monitor Post-UTME announcements.
- Stay ready for possible course or institution changes.
List of Public Universities & Their Cut-Off Marks
Click on any institution to view its current or most recent cut-off mark:
- UNILAG – University of Lagos
- UI – University of Ibadan
- UNN – University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- ABU – Ahmadu Bello University
- UNIBEN – University of Benin
- OAU – Obafemi Awolowo University
- LASU – Lagos State University
- FUTO – Federal University of Technology, Owerri
- UNIUYO – University of Uyo
- FUNAI, UNILORIN, UNIPORT, UNIZIK, and many more.
Cut-Off Marks for Polytechnics & Colleges
Some top-performing polytechnics and colleges include:
- YABATECH – Yaba College of Technology
- AUCHIPOLY – Auchi Polytechnic
- OFFAPOLY – Federal Polytechnic, Offa
- IMT Enugu, Ibadan Poly, FEDPOLY Ilaro, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I gain admission with 150 into any university?
A: Only if the university sets its cut-off mark at 150. Always verify with your school.
Q: My score is 145. What should I do?
A: Consider applying to a polytechnic, college of education, or nursing program that accepts 100–140.
Q: Is Post-UTME still required?
A: Yes. Most institutions still conduct Post-UTME screening.
What Should You Do with This Information?
- Know your score – Confirm how it compares to the national benchmark.
- Know your school – Check their departmental cut-off marks and admission policies.
- Act quickly – If needed, change your course or institution through JAMB’s Change of Institution portal.
Cut-off marks are not walls—they are gates. Find the one that opens for you and make your move while you can.
You may also like to read: JAMB 2025 Policy Meeting Set for July 8 — Cut-off Marks, Admission Calendar, and More to Be Finalized
