JAMB Cut-Off Marks for Admission into Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics & Other Tertiary Institutions

What is JAMB Cut off mark?

JAMB cut off mark represents the minimum score required in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

It serves as a benchmark set by JAMB in collaboration with educational authorities to regulate the admission process and ensure fairness.

JAMB has set the minimum cut-off marks for 2025 admissions: 140 for universities and 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education. Each institution can set higher requirements. This was announced by JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, at a policy meeting in Abuja. The meeting included the Minister of Education, vice-chancellors, rectors, and other education leaders. Read on to understand how these cut-off marks affect your admission chances.

JAMB Cut Off Mark for 2025/2026 Academic Session

Here are the approved JAMB cut off marks for 2025 admission:

1.	Federal Universities Cut-Off Mark	140
2.	State Universities Cut-Off Mark	140
3.	Private Universities Cut-Off Mark	140
4.	Polytechnics Cut-Off Mark	100
5.	College Of Education Cut-Off Mark	100

The above table shows that UTME cut off mark for Nigerian universities is 160, with some institutions setting higher points.

For instance, certain universities may set their cut-off point at 140 to 200

University Cut Off Mark For 2025/2026

The cut-off mark for university admission for the 2025/2026 academic session is 140.

Polytechnic Cut Off Mark For 2025/2026

For polytechnics in Nigeria, the approved cut-off mark for the 2025/2026 admission exercise is 100.

You must attain this score or higher to be eligible for admission.

Departmental Cut-Off Mark 2025/2026 for All Schools

Departmental cut-off marks, specific to each course, are determined by individual departments based on various factors.

These include available spaces, applicant performance, and course competitiveness.

Departmental cut-off marks are typically released after Post-UTME screening exercise.

Meeting the stipulated cut-off marks enhances the chances of securing admission into preferred courses and institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Conclusion

The cut-off mark is a big part of the admission process in Nigeria. it is used to determine who is eligible to be admitted based on their performance in exams. the cut-off mark helps schools to choose students that meet the required academic standard but it can change based on the school and the number of students applying.

Meeting the cut-off mark doesn’t automatically mean admission. other factors like the number of spaces available and how other students perform can also affect the decision. so aiming for a higher score can increase the chances of being admitted. To do well, students should focus on their studies, stay motivated and prepare well for exams. that way you can get into your desired school.

We hope you found our article helpful.