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 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:
- Medicine and Surgery: between 250 and 300
- Law: usually 240 to 280
- Nursing Science: around 220 to 270
- Pharmacy: expected range is 230 to 270
- Engineering (all fields): often 200 to 250
- Computer Science: around 200 to 240
- Mass Communication: between 200 and 250
- Accounting: usually 200 to 240
- Business Administration: between 180 and 230
- Economics: typically 200 to 250
- Political Science: ranges from 180 to 230
- Education Courses: generally 140 to 200
- Agricultural Sciences: from 140 to 200
- Arts and Humanities: cut-off falls between 150 and 220
- 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:
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering: from 160 to 200
- Science Laboratory Technology (SLT): between 160 and 190
- Accountancy: cut-off is usually 150 to 180
- Computer Engineering or Technology: around 160 to 200
- Business Administration: between 140 and 170
- 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:
- The general cut-off is from 100 to 140.
- 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.