BREAKING NEWS
FULL LIST: NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES’ UTME CUT-OFF MARKS FOR 2026 ADMISSION
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set the general minimum UTME cut-off mark for universities at 150 for the 2026/2027 academic session. This is the baseline score candidates must reach to be eligible for admission consideration into any Nigerian university.
Individual universities and departments set their own higher cut-off marks based on competition, available spaces, and performance of applicants. The general minimum of 150 applies across federal, state, and private universities, but highly competitive courses like Medicine, Law, Engineering, and Pharmacy usually require much higher scores (often 220 and above).
Official JAMB Minimum Cut-Off Marks 2026
- Universities: 150
- Polytechnics & Colleges of Education: 100
- Colleges of Nursing: 140
Cut-Off Marks for Selected Federal Universities (Commonly Reported)
Here are the general (institutional) cut-off marks for many popular federal universities:
| University | General Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | 200 |
| University of Ibadan (UI) | 200 |
| Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) | 200 |
| University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) | 200 |
| Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria) | 180 |
| University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | 180 |
| Bayero University Kano (BUK) | 180 |
| Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) | 180 |
| University of Benin (UNIBEN) | 200 |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) | 180 |
| University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) | 180 |
| Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) | 170 |
| Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) | 180 |
| Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) | 170 |
| Federal University Gashua | 140 |
State Universities (Selected)
- Lagos State University (LASU): 190
- Delta State University (DELSU): Often 150–180
- Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU): 180
- Many other state universities: 150–180
Important Notes:
- These are general/institutional cut-off marks. Departmental cut-off marks (especially for competitive courses) are usually released after Post-UTME and are significantly higher.
- Highly competitive courses (Medicine & Surgery, Law, Pharmacy, Engineering, Nursing, etc.) often require 220–300+ depending on the university.
- Private universities generally have lower cut-offs, with many accepting from 140–160.
- Candidates who meet the minimum but fall short of their chosen department’s cut-off may be considered for other courses or change institutions via JAMB.
The full comprehensive list of every university and their exact departmental cut-offs is usually released by individual institutions after the Post-UTME screening. Candidates are advised to visit their preferred university’s official website or JAMB CAPS portal regularly for updates.
If you have a specific university or course in mind, feel free to ask for more targeted details. Good luck with your admission process!