Joint Admissions and Admission Board (JAMB) Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission Exercise

• . Universities: 150 Colleges of Nursing: 150
• Polytechnics: 100
• NCE and Agriculture: No UTME score needed
• Schools might set greater marks, not lower

Read on for the full JAMB cut-off marks 2026/2027 guide.

JAMB cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 admission year are out, and prospects now have a clearer starting point for admission into universities, polytechnics, Colleges of Nursing, Colleges

of Education, and agriculture-related programmes. The Joint Admissions and Enlisting Board revealed the minimum admission ratings during its policy meeting held on 11 May. Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa (CON), the Minister of Education, attended the conference, together with vice-chancellors, rectors, registrars, and other education stakeholders.

These marks work as the lowest scores schools can accept. They do not stop any university, polytechnic, or college from setting a greater mark for its own admission procedure, however no school can confess a prospect below the Minimum Admissible Ratings approved by JAMB.

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JAMB Minimum Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission

JAMB repaired the following ratings for the 2026/2027 scholastic session:

That last line alters the usual course for some candidates. Those seeking admission into Education programs, including NCE, and Farming courses outside Engineering, do not need a UTME rating under the new rule specified in the announcement.

What the JAMB Cut-Off Marks Mean for Prospects

A rating of 150 offers a prospect the standard JAMB rating needed for university admission consideration, however it does not guarantee admission. Schools can still raise their own cut-off marks based upon course demand, offered areas, and their internal admission rules.

The exact same applies to Colleges of Nursing and polytechnics. A candidate may fulfill the JAMB minimum rating and still need to pass the school’s screening or Post-UTME procedure.

For candidates targeting at NCE or Agriculture programmes covered by the exemption, the message is basic: UTME no longer stands as the entry score requirement for those noted paths. Schools will provide their own admission details when they reveal their forms.

Post-UTME Forms and Screening Dates

Public tertiary schools are anticipated to start revealing Post-UTME sales types and evaluating dates after the release of the JAMB cut-off marks. Candidates should examine updates from their school of choice typically, because each school controls its own timeline.

Preparation ought to start early. Many prospects wait up until types are out before reading, then rush through previous questions with little time left; a better strategy starts when JAMB launches the minimum scores.

Post-UTME Past Questions, Responses and Support

Prospects can get ready for screening with past concerns and answers through the MySchoolGist CBT Android app and the MySchoolGist CBT iOS app.

The desktop version is also readily available. For support, candidates can talk on WhatsApp or call 0915 526 9270.

JAMB Cut-off Marks for Some Public Universities Candidates can check the noted schools below for their precise cut-off marks from previous or present sessions. These figures come from school updates, so they give applicants a useful guide before fresh school notifications start.

Click on the link representing your institution of choice to see the cut-off mark to be used.

• Lagos State University of Science and Innovation– LASUSTECH Cut-Off Mark.
• Usman Danfodio University Sokoto– UDUSOK Cut-Off Mark.
• Federal University Birnin-Kebbi– FUBK Cut Off Mark.
• Borno State University– BOSU Cut Off Mark.
• Ladoke Akintola University of Innovation– LAUTECH Cut Off Mark.
• Ignatius Ajuru University of Education– IAUE Cut Off Mark.
• Niger Delta University– NDU Cut Off Mark.
• Taraba State University– TASU Cut Off Mark.
• Kebbi State University of Science and Innovation, Aliero– KSUSTA Cut Off Mark.
• Bauchi State University– BASUG Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University Gusau– FUGUS Cut Off Mark.
• Kogi State University– KSU Cut Off Mark.
• Nasarawa State University, Keffi– NSUK Cut Off Mark.
• Northwest University– NWU Cut Off Mark.
• Sule Lamido University– SLU Cut Off Mark.
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University– COOU Cut Off Mark.
• Enugu State University of Science and Technology– ESUT Cut Off Mark.
• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University– IBBU Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University, Kashere– FUKASHERE Cut Off Mark.
• Gombe State University– GSU Cut Off Mark.
• Kaduna State University– KASU Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University Wukari– FUWUKARI Cut Off Mark.
• Benue State University, Makurdi– BSUM Cut Off Mark.
• Ondo State University of Science and Technology– OSUSTECH Cut Off Mark.
• Imo State University– IMSU Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University Dutse– FUD Cut Off Mark.
• Ahmadu Bello University– ABU Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University Lokoja– FULOKOJA Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University Lafia– FULAFIA Cut Off Mark.
• University of Abuja– UNIABUJA Cut Off Mark.
• University of Jos– UNIJOS Cut Off Mark.
• Kano University of Science and Innovation– KUST Cut Off Mark.
• Edo University Iyamho– EUI Cut Off Mark.
• Umaru Musa Yar’adua University– UMYU Cut Off Mark.
• University of Medical Sciences– UNIMED Cut Off Mark.
• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University– ATBU Cut Off Mark.
• Sokoto State University– SSU Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University, Dutsin-Ma– FUDMA Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University of Farming, Makurdi– FUAM Cut Off Mark.
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University– UNIZIK Cut Off Mark.
• Cross River University of Technology– CRUTECH Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University of Farming, Abeokuta– FUNAAB Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University Otuoke– FUOTUOKE Cut Off Mark.
• Osun State University– UNIOSUN Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University of Innovation, Akure– FUTA Cut Off Mark.
• Obafemi Awolowo University– OAU Cut Off Mark.
• University of Uyo– UNIUYO Cut Off Mark.
• Bayero University, Kano– BUK Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University of Oye-Ekiti– FUOYE Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University of Innovation, Owerri– FUTO Cut Off Mark.
• University of Maiduguri– UNIMAID Cut Off Mark.
• University of Ibadan– UI Cut Off Mark.
• University of Calabar– UNICAL Cut Off Mark.
• Yobe State University– YSU Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun– FUPRE Cut Off Mark.
• Modibbo Adama University of Innovation– MAUTECH Cut Off Mark.
• University of Port Harcourt– UNIPORT Cut Off Mark.
• Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike– MOUAU Cut Off Mark.
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka– UNN Cut Off Mark.
• Ebonyi State University– EBSU Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University of Technology, Minna– FUTMINNA Cut Off Mark.
• Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo– FUNAI Cut Off Mark.
• Ambrose Alli University– AAU Cut Off Mark.
• University of Lagos– UNILAG Cut Off Mark.
• Akwa Ibom State University– AKSU Cut Off Mark.
• Rivers State University of Science and Innovation– RSUST Cut Off Mark.
• University of Benin– UNIBEN Cut Off Mark.
• University of Ilorin– UNILORIN Cut Off Mark.
• Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko– AAUA Cut Off Mark.
• Ekiti State University– EKSU Cut Off Mark.
• Lagos State University– LASU Cut Off Mark.
• Abia State University, Uturu– ABSU Cut Off Mark.
• Tai Solarin University of Education– TASUED Cut Off Mark.
• Olabisi Onabanjo University– OOU Cut Off Mark.
• Delta State University– DELSU Cut Off Mark.
• Kwara State University– KWASU Cut Off Mark.

JAMB Cut-off Marks for Some Public Polytechnics What Should You

Make with This Details? Prospects need to follow their picked school’s notification carefully. JAMB has released the base scores, but each school will still choose its own screening information, admission type date, and course cut-off marks.

One, don’t presume your 170 suffices just because the national criteria is 150 for uni. Two, look up your school. 3, if your rating’s lower than your school’s target, consider options. You might change your course or organization before it’s far too late.

Cut-off marks are not just numbers. They’re gates. Find one that opens for you– and stroll through it while you still can.

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