JAMB Cut-Off Marks 2025 for Universities, Polytechnics & Colleges

Are you seeking admission into a Nigerian university, polytechnic or college of education for the 2025/2026 academic session? One of the most important steps is to know the current JAMB cut-off mark for your course and institution. This guide breaks it down for you in a simple and easy to follow format.

JAMB Cut Off Marks

JAMB General Cut-Off Marks for 2025/2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the general minimum UTME scores required for the 2025 admission process:

  • You need at least 140 to be eligible for admission into federal and state universities.
  • Polytechnics accept a minimum score of 100.
  • Colleges of Education also require a minimum of 100.

Note: Schools can set higher departmental cut-off marks for certain competitive courses like Medicine, Law or Engineering.

Departmental Cut-Off Marks for Popular Courses 2025

If you are aiming for competitive programs, you will need a higher UTME score. Below are the typical cut-off ranges for major fields of study in Nigeria:

  1. Medicine and Surgery: between 250 and 300
  2. Law: usually 240 to 280
  3. Nursing Science: around 220 to 270
  4. Pharmacy: expected range is 230 to 270
  5. Engineering (all fields): often 200 to 250
  6. Computer Science: around 200 to 240
  7. Mass Communication: between 200 and 250
  8. Accounting: usually 200 to 240
  9. Business Administration: between 180 and 230
  10. Economics: typically 200 to 250
  11. Political Science: ranges from 180 to 230
  12. Education Courses: generally 140 to 200
  13. Agricultural Sciences: from 140 to 200
  14. Arts and Humanities: cut-off falls between 150 and 220
  15. Microbiology and SLT: between 180 and 230

Cut-Off Marks of Top Nigerian Universities for 2025

Here is what you can expect if you are targeting some of Nigeria’s leading universities:

1) University of Lagos (UNILAG): from 200 to 300, depending on the course.

2) University of Ibadan (UI): usually between 200 and 320.

3) Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria): from 180 to 290.

4) Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU): expected range is 200 to 310.

5) University of Benin (UNIBEN): likely between 200 and 300.

6) Other institutions like UNILORIN, UNIZIK, FUTA and BUK often use scores between 180 and 280.

Polytechnic Cut-Off Marks by Department 2025

Students applying to polytechnics in Nigeria should note the following departmental JAMB score expectations:

  1. Electrical and Electronic Engineering: from 160 to 200
  2. Science Laboratory Technology (SLT): between 160 and 190
  3. Accountancy: cut-off is usually 150 to 180
  4. Computer Engineering or Technology: around 160 to 200
  5. Business Administration: between 140 and 170
  6. Public Administration: also 140 to 170

College of Education JAMB Score Requirements

Most Colleges of Education have lower score requirements compared to universities and polytechnics. For 2025:

  1. The general cut-off is from 100 to 140.
  2. Some specialized or competitive departments like English Language or Sciences may demand up to 150 or more, depending on the college.

Admission Tips for 2025 JAMB Candidates

  • Always aim to score higher than your course’s departmental cut-off, not just the general minimum.
  • Purchase and practice Post-UTME past questions in PDF format for your school.
  • Stay alert on your preferred school’s admission portal for updates.
  • Monitor your JAMB CAPS portal to accept admission offers quickly.
  • If your UTME score is too low, consider a change of course or institution early enough.

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