JAMB Cut Off Marks 2025/2026 For Universities, Polytechnics, And Colleges of Education

If you’re looking for information on university, polytechnic, and college of education admissions for the upcoming academic year, you’re in the right place. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recently released the cut off marks for various tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

These cut off marks indicate the minimum scores needed in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. They are set by JAMB in coordination with educational authorities to ensure fairness in the admission process.

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the cut off marks are as follows: 150 for universities, 120 for polytechnics, and 100 for colleges of education and innovative institutions. This article provides a detailed list of universities with cut off marks ranging from 140 to 200 and above, giving aspiring students a clear picture of their admission options.

FAQs

What is the official JAMB cut-off mark for universities in the 2025/2026 academic session?

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the minimum cut-off mark for admission into universities for the 2025/2026 session is 140. However, individual institutions are permitted to set higher cut-off marks based on their admission policies and the competitiveness of courses offered.

What is the JAMB cut-off mark for polytechnics in 2025/2026?

For the 2025/2026 admission cycle, JAMB has set the general cut-off mark for polytechnics at 100. Nonetheless, some polytechnics may establish higher benchmarks for specific programs, especially in fields like engineering, health sciences, and ICT.

What is the JAMB cut-off mark for Colleges of Education for the 2025/2026 session?

The JAMB cut-off mark for Colleges of Education remains at 100 for the 2025/2026 academic year. Candidates are encouraged to verify the specific requirements of the college they are applying to, as some institutions may have higher internal standards.

Can institutions admit students who scored below the JAMB minimum cut-off mark?

No, institutions are not allowed to admit candidates who scored below the minimum cut-off mark set by JAMB for the particular academic session. Doing so would be a violation of JAMB regulations, and such admissions may be invalidated.