JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Universities 2025/2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) plays a critical role in Nigeria’s education system by organizing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This exam determines the eligibility of students for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. A key criterion that candidates must meet is the JAMB cut-off mark—the minimum score required to be considered for admission into a specific institution.

With millions of students vying for limited slots every year, understanding the cut-off mark and how it affects your chances of admission is vital.

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

The JAMB cut-off mark for 2025/2026 has not yet been officially announced. However, based on trends from previous years, it’s possible to predict what the cut-off mark might be.

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

However, each institution has the autonomy to set its own specific cut-off mark, which may be higher than JAMB’s general cut-off. For instance, competitive universities like the University of Lagos (UNILAG), University of Ibadan (UI), and Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) often set their cut-off marks between 180 and 250.

Candidates should aim not just to meet JAMB’s general cut-off mark, but also the cut-off mark for their desired institution. Additionally, factors like O’level results, post-UTME screening, and catchment area play a significant role in the final admission decision.

JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Federal Universities 2025/2026

Here’s a table detailing the JAMB cut-off marks for federal universities across Nigeria:

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 University of Agriculture, 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, 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

Note: Different departments within these universities might have higher cut-off marks.

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 University (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 University (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 University, 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 Set at 140?

JAMB set the cut-off mark for universities at 140 to create more opportunities for students to access tertiary education. According to Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, JAMB’s Registrar, this decision is based on various factors such as the performance of candidates, the capacity of institutions, and Nigeria’s national education policy. Institutions are allowed to set their cut-off marks higher than 140 based on their competitive standing and capacity.

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

To check your specific JAMB cut-off mark:

1. Visit the official JAMB portal.
2. Log in with your credentials.
3. Select “Check Admission Status.”
4. Enter your registration number.
5. Click “Access my CAPS” to view your admission status.

Alternatively, you can check your chosen institution’s official website for cut-off marks.

Tips to Increase Your Chances of Admission

Meeting the cut-off mark does not guarantee admission. Here are ways to improve your chances:

• Prepare for the Post-UTME: Your performance in the post-UTME can make or break your admission chances.
• Choose Less Competitive Courses: Opting for less competitive programs can enhance your chances of admission.
• Consider Supplementary Admission: If you didn’t make the merit list, apply for supplementary admission.
• Explore Other Options: Pre-degree, diploma, and remedial programs offer alternative pathways to university admission.

Conclusion

Understanding the JAMB cut-off mark for 2025/2026 is essential for your admission process. While the general cut-off is set at 140, many universities have higher standards. Ensure you meet both the JAMB and institutional cut-off marks, prepare well for your post-UTME, and consider alternative options if necessary.

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