JAMB Cut-off Mark for Universities 2025/2026 – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is the body responsible for organizing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which is a must for admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and other higher institutions.
But how do you know if you’ve scored high enough to be considered for admission? That’s where cut-off marks come in.
In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to know about JAMB cut-off marks. We’ll explain what a cut-off mark is, what you need to aim for, and how to increase your chances of securing that university spot!
What Is a JAMB Cut-Off Mark?
In simple terms, a cut-off mark is the minimum score you need to achieve in the UTME to be eligible for admission into a university.
This score can vary depending on the institution, the program you’re applying for, and other factors like the number of applicants.
But the JAMB cut-off mark sets the standard for universities to follow, and it’s the first thing that determines if you’re in the running for admission.
JAMB Cut-Off Marks for 2025/2026
For the 2025/2026 academic session, JAMB has set the following minimum cut-off marks for various types of institutions.
- Federal Universities: The minimum JAMB cut-off mark is 140.
- State Universities: The cut-off mark here is also 140.
- Private Universities: Again, 140 is the minimum cut-off mark.
JAMB Cut off Mark for Federal Universities 2025/2026
The minimum JAMB cut-off mark for federal universities is 140.
| 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 |
These are the minimum marks that JAMB requires, but remember, each university may have its own specific requirements based on the program you’re applying for. For example, courses like Medicine, Law, or Engineering tend to be more competitive, so the cut-off marks are higher.
What Factors Affect JAMB Cut-Off Marks?
Several factors influence the cut-off marks set by universities and JAMB:
- Number of Applicants: If a lot of students are applying for a particular course, universities may increase the cut-off mark.
- Performance of Candidates: If most candidates perform exceptionally well in the UTME, institutions may raise the cut-off mark to maintain competitiveness.
- Availability of Space: The number of available spaces in a course also plays a role. If a course is highly competitive but has limited spaces, the cut-off mark could be higher.
- Institutional Policy: Every institution has its own rules and policies, so some universities might have higher cut-off marks for some courses and lower ones for others.
What to Do If You Don’t Meet the Cut-Off Mark
Not meeting the cut-off mark doesn’t mean all hope is lost. If you don’t meet the required score for your first-choice university, here are some options:
- Consider Another Course: If you didn’t get into your first-choice course, consider applying for another course with a lower cut-off mark.
- Look at Other Institutions: If your dream university didn’t work out, consider applying to other universities with a lower cut-off mark or look into polytechnics and colleges of education.
- Post-UTME and Screening: Many universities conduct post-UTME screening, which could give you another chance to prove your worth.
- Reapply Next Year: If all else fails, you can always reapply next year after preparing more thoroughly.
