JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Universities 2025/2026

JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Universities 2025/2026: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is responsible for conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and regulating the admission process into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Every year, millions of candidates sit for the UTME and compete for the limited admission slots available in various universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide.

One of the criteria that determines the eligibility of candidates for admission is the JAMB cut-off mark. This is the minimum score that a candidate must obtain in the UTME to be considered for admission into a particular institution. The JAMB cut-off mark varies from one institution to another, depending on the level of competition, the availability of spaces, and the performance of candidates.

What is the JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Universities 2025/2026?

The JAMB cut-off mark for universities 2025/2026 has not been officially announced yet. However, based on the trends of previous years, we can make some predictions and assumptions about what they might be.

In 2023, JAMB announced that the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities was 140, while the minimum cut-off mark for polytechnics and colleges of education was 100. This was a slight reduction from the previous year’s cut-off marks of 160 and 120, respectively.

However, it is important to note that these are just the general cut-off marks that apply to all institutions. Each institution has the autonomy to set its specific cut-off mark higher than the general one, depending on its standards and requirements. For example, some of the most competitive and prestigious universities in Nigeria, such as the University of Lagos (UNILAG), the University of Ibadan (UI), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), etc., usually have cut-off marks ranging from 180 to 250.

Therefore, candidates who wish to gain admission into their preferred universities must not only meet the general JAMB cut-off mark but also the specific cut-off mark of their chosen institutions. They must also meet other requirements such as their O’level results, post-UTME screening scores, catchment area, etc.

JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Federal Universities 2025/2026

S/N	FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA	JAMB CUT-OFF MARK
1	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU)	170
2	Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU) Zaria	180
3	Bayero University, Kano (BUK)	180
4	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)	170
5	Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)	180
6	Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna)	150
7	Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)	160
8	Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD)	150
9	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDutsinma)	140
10	Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State(FUKashere)	150
11	Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULafia)	170
12	Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULokoja)	140
13	Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)	150
14	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOtuoke)	140
15	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE)	150
16	Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWukari)	150
17	Michael Okpara Uni. of Agric., Umudike (MOUAU)	140
18	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH, formerly FUTYOLA)	160
19	National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (NOUN)	180
20	Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna	180
21	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)	160, 180 and 200, depending on the faculty
22	Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife	200
23	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)	160
24	Police Academy Wudil	180
25	Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM)	150 to 210 depending on the course
26	University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), Gwagwalada	180
27	University of Benin (UNIBEN)	200
28	University of Calabar (UNICAL)	140
29	University of Ibadan (UI)	200
30	University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)	180
31	University of Jos (UNIJOS)	180
32	University of Lagos (UNILAG)	200
33	University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)	180
34	University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)	160
35	University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)	150
36	University of Uyo (UNIUYO)	140
37	Usumanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK)	160

JAMB Cut-Off Mark for State Universities 2025/2026

S/N	STATE UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA	JAMB CUT OFF MARK
1	Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)	180
2	Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU)	180
3	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA)	180
4	Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo (AKUTECH)	180
5	Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma	140
6	Anambra State University of Science & Technology, Uli	180
7	Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG)	180
8	Benue State University, Makurdi (BSUM)	180
9	Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu	N/A
10	Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar (CRUTECH)	180
11	Delta State University Abraka (DELSU)	150
12	Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki	140
13	Ekiti State University (EKSU)	180
14	Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu	160
15	Gombe State Univeristy (GSU), Gombe	180
16	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL)	180
17	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuoumeni	180
18	Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri	180
19	Kaduna State University (KASU), Kaduna	180
20	Kano University of Science & Technology (KUST), Wudil	180
21	Kebbi State University, Kebbi (KSUSTA)	180
22	Kogi State University (KSU), Anyigba	180
23	Kwara State University (KWASU), Ilorin	180
24	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso	180
25	Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos	195
26	Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)	180
27	Niger Delta Unversity (NDU), Yenagoa	180
28	Northwest University (NU), Kano	180
29	Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye	180
30	Ondo State University of Science & Technology, Okitipupa	180
31	Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Oshogbo	180
32	Plateau State Univers/ity, Bokkos (PLASU)	180
33	Rivers State University of Science & Technology (RSUST)	180
34	Sokoto State University, Sokoto (SSU)	180
35	Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode (TASUED)	180
36	Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSU)	180
37	Technical University, Ibadan	180
38	Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina (UMYU)	180

JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Private Universities 2025/2026

S/N	PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA	JAMB CUT-OFF MARK
1	Achievers University, Owo	140
2	Adeleke University, Ede	140
3	Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State	140
4	African University of Science & Technology, Abuja	140
5	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan	140
6	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin	140
7	Al-Qalam University, Katsina	140
8	American University of Nigeria, Yola	140
9	Augustine University	140
10	Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo	140
11	Baze University	140
12	Bells University of Technology, Otta	140
13	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City	140
14	Bingham University, New Karu	140
15	Bowen University, Iwo	140
16	Caleb University, Lagos	140
17	Caritas University, Enugu	140
18	Chrisland University	140
19	Covenant University Ota	140
20	Crawford University Igbesa	140
21	Crescent University	140
22	Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo	140
23	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin	140
24	Evangel University, Akaeze	140
25	Fountain University, Oshogbo	140
26	Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State	140
27	Gregory University, Uturu	140
28	Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun	140
29	Hezekiah University, Umudi	140
30	Igbinedion University Okada	140
31	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji	140
32	Kings University, Ode Omu	140
33	Kwararafa University, Wukari	140
34	Landmark University, Omu-Aran.	140
35	Lead City University, Ibadan	140
36	Madonna University, Okija	140
37	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo	140
38	Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University	140
39	Mountain Top University	140
40	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja	140
41	Novena University, Ogume	140
42	Obong University, Obong Ntak	140
43	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State	140
44	Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos	140
45	Paul University, Awka – Anambra State	140
46	Redeemer’s University, Ede	140
47	Renaissance University, Enugu	140
48	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State	140
49	Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom	140
50	Salem University, Lokoja	140
51	Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.	140
52	Southwestern University, Oku Owa	140
53	Summit University	140
54	Tansian University, Umunya	140
55	University of Mkar, Mkar	140
56	Veritas University, Abuja	140
57	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State	140
58	Wesley University Ondo	140
59	Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State	140
60	Christopher University Mowe	140
61	Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State	140
62	Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State	140
63	Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State	140
64	Legacy University, Okija Anambra State	140
65	Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State	140
66	Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State	140
67	Coal City University Enugu State	140
68	Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State	140
69	Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State	140
70	Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State	140
71	Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo	140
72	PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt	140
73	Atiba University Oyo	140
74	Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos	140
75	Skyline University, Kano	140
76	Greenfield University, Kaduna	140
77	Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State	140
78	Trinity University Ogun State	140
79	Westland University Iwo, Osun State	140
80	Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State	140
81	Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State	140
82	Maranatha University, Mgbidi, Imo State	140
83	Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State	140
84	Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State	140
85	Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State	140
86	Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State	140
87	Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State	140
88	NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State	140
89	Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State	140
90	James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State	140
91	Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State	140
92	Capital City University, Kano State	140
93	Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State	140
94	University of Offa, Kwara State	140
95	Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State	140
96	Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State	140
97	Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja	140
98	Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State	140
99	Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State	140

Why is the JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Universities 2025/2026 140?

The JAMB cut-off mark for universities in 2025/2026 was set at 140 to ensure that only qualified candidates are admitted into tertiary institutions. According to the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the cut-off mark was determined based on the performance of candidates in the UTME, the capacity of institutions, and the national policy on education.

He also explained that the cut-off mark is not a one-size-fits-all requirement, but a minimum benchmark that can be adjusted by each institution according to its own standards and preferences. Therefore, some universities may have higher cut-off marks than 140, depending on their level of competitiveness and demand.

How to Check Your JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Universities 2025/2026

To check your JAMB cut-off mark for universities 2025/2026, you need to follow these steps:

• Visit the official JAMB portal at jamb.gov.ng.
• Log in with your email address and password.
• Click on “Check Admission Status”.
• Select your examination year and enter your registration number.
• Click on “Access my CAPS”.
• Click on “Admission Status”.
• You will see your UTME score and the cut-off mark of your chosen institution.

Alternatively, you can also check the official websites or social media pages of your preferred universities to see their cut-off marks and admission requirements.

How to Increase Your Chances of Admission with Your JAMB Cut-Off Mark

If you have met or exceeded the JAMB cut-off mark for your desired university, congratulations! You have taken a big step towards securing your admission. However, this does not guarantee that you will be admitted automatically. You still need to work hard and smart to improve your chances of admission. Here are some tips to help you:

• Prepare well for your post-UTME screening test. This is another crucial factor that determines your admission status. Some universities place more emphasis on your post-UTME score than your UTME score. Therefore, you need to study hard and practice with past questions and answers to ace your post-UTME test.
• Choose a less competitive course. If you are not confident about your UTME score or your post-UTME performance, you may want to consider changing your course to a less competitive one. This will increase your chances of being admitted, as there will be less competition and more spaces available. You can always switch back to your original course later on if you meet the requirements.
• Apply for supplementary admission. Some universities offer supplementary admission opportunities for candidates who did not make it to the first batch or merit list. This is usually done after the release of the first list and before the closure of admission. You can apply for supplementary admission if you meet the criteria and pay the required fees. However, this is not guaranteed and depends on the availability of spaces and quotas.
• Consider other options. If all else fails, do not lose hope or give up on your dreams. There are other options available for you to pursue your education. You can apply for other institutions that have lower cut-off marks or less stringent requirements. You can also apply for pre-degree, diploma, or remedial programs that can help you gain admission into your desired university later on. You can also explore other opportunities such as scholarships, grants, or loans that can help you fund your education

Conclusion

The JAMB cut-off mark for universities 2025/2026 is one of the most important factors that determine your admission status. You need to score at least 140 in your UTME to be eligible for admission into any university in Nigeria. However, you also need to meet the specific cut-off mark of your chosen institution, as well as other requirements such as your O’level results, post-UTME screening scores, catchment area, etc.

To check your JAMB cut-off mark for universities 2025/2026, you need to visit the official JAMB portal or the websites of your preferred universities. To increase your chances of admission with your JAMB cut-off mark, you need to prepare well for your post-UTME test, choose a less competitive course, apply for supplementary admission, or consider other options.

We hope this blog post has been helpful and informative for you. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. We wish you all the best in your admission journey!

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