ABUJA, FCT– The countdown to the 2026/2027 scholastic session has formally begun as the Joint Admissions and Admission Board (JAMB) fixed Might 11, 2026, for its high-stakes yearly policy conference.
The gathering is the most considerable occasion in the Nigerian admissions calendar, as it is where the “minimum bearable marks”, popularly referred to as cut-off marks, are debated and decided for all universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
The announcement, made by JAMB’s representative Fabian Benjamin, suggests that the Body of Benchers Auditorium in Jabi, Abuja, will host the convergence of the nation’s academic leadership.
The main focus of the meeting is to reach a consensus on the standard ratings required for candidates to be qualified for post-UTME screening.
While individual institutions typically set higher marks for competitive courses like Medicine or Law, the JAMB Cut-off” works as the national floor that no organization can fall below.
Ministerial Policy Direction
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, is anticipated to command the session. Stakeholders expect that the Minister will outline brand-new policy directions focused on additional stabilising the scholastic calendar and making sure transparency in the choice process.
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Under the existing administration, there has been a substantial push to ensure that admissions are strictly performed through CAPS to prevent “under-the-table” admissions that typically drawback qualified prospects.
“The meeting is anticipated to formally set the tone for the 2026/2027 admission workout while impressing on guests the need to adhere strictly to stated standards,” the JAMB statement read.
Moms and dads, students, and institutional heads are especially interested in whether the cut-off marks will remain consistent with previous years or be adjusted based upon the overall performance of candidates in the 2026 UTME.
The Function of CAPS
The meeting will likewise work as a refresher on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), the automated platform designed to ensure that the “market” of admissions stays fair.
JAMB has restated that any admission offered beyond this portal is unlawful and will not be recognised for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation.
As the May 11 date approaches, the Nigerian education sector waits to see how the “Abuja Accord” will form the scholastic futures of over 1.5 million candidates vying for limited spots in the country’s tertiary landscape.