JAMB Official Cut-Off Marks for Every Institution 2024-2025

What is the JAMB cut-off mark for 2024? Jambites frequently ask this and other questions, such as “What is the post-UTME cutoff mark?” after the yearly conducted UTME.

This is because the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is an unavoidable hurdle to scale to get into virtually any higher institution in Nigeria.

To state it simply, every student seeking admission into any higher institution in Nigeria must write the UTME. JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) is the body that conducts and also regulates every policy that concerns this exam in Nigeria.

Without the UTME, most universities in Nigeria won’t grant an applicant admission into their institution.

However, it is one thing to write the UTME, but quite another to achieve the JAMB cut-off mark. Yearly, the JAMB sets the minimum score every aspirant must attain in the UTME to be eligible for admission consideration in any higher institution of learning in Nigeria.

Notably, the JAMB cut-off mark is just a general minimum score that every institution can’t go below. Different higher institutions set different admission cut-off marks for the UTME.

Then, after the UTME, comes the post-UTME. This is not a uniform admission prerequisite for applicants in Nigeria, though. It is not required by some schools. However, it is an important factor to consider should a student apply to a school that requires it.

In this piece, we will cover in detail the Jamb cut-off mark for 2024. We will also examine the difference between the JAMB cut-off mark and higher institutions’ cut-off marks.

Additionally, we will explain what the post-UTME cut-off mark is and other important details regarding admission procedures in Nigeria.

What is the JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Universities for 2024–2025?

Of all the higher education bodies, universities have the highest standard. The JAMB cut-off mark for universities for the 2024–2025 academic session is 140.

Every student aspiring to study at any university in Nigeria, whether federal, state or private, must not get anything below this mark in their UTME.

In the same vein, no university can set a lower UTME cut-off mark for applicants than this. In the next section, we will examine the cut-off mark for polytechnics in Nigeria.

What is the JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Polytechnics for 2024–2025?

The JAMB cut-off mark announced for polytechnics in Nigeria after the stakeholders meeting is a bit lower than that of universities.

So, what’s the JAMB cut-off mark for polytechnics in Nigeria for the 2024–2025 academic year? The JAMB cut-off mark for polytechnics in Nigeria is 100.

Applicants must meet or exceed this score to be considered for admission to any polytechnic in Nigeria for the 2024–2025 admission processes.

Do not forget that polytechnics have the autonomy to raise this score however they seem fit. However, they cannot go below it. We will examine the JAMB cut-off mark for colleges in the next section.

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What Is the JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Colleges of Education in Nigeria for 2024–2025?

Those who are aspiring to be teachers often attend colleges of education in Nigeria. The JAMB cut-off mark for colleges of education in Nigeria is 100.

Every aspirant must meet or exceed this score when they take the UTME; otherwise, they won’t be considered for admission.

Now, let’s examine the difference between the general JAMB cut-off mark and higher institutions cut-off marks.

JAMB Cut-Off Mark Vs Schools Cut-Off Mark

In this section, we will examine the difference between JAMB general cut-off mark and the ones set by higher institutions in Nigeria.

JAMB General Cut-Off Mark

JAMB establishes a minimum cut-off mark that all institutions must adhere to. This is a baseline score required for admission, but individual institutions may set their own higher cut-off marks based on their specific requirements and the number of applicants.

Institutions Cut-Off Marks

Each university, polytechnic, or college determines its own cut-off mark, which could be higher than JAMB’s minimum requirement.

In most cases, the cut-off mark set by higher institution is always higher than JAMB released cut-off mark. It is worse in institutions that are competitive.

Competitive schools not only have a higher UTME cut-off mark than the one that JAMB has officially announced, but they also have different cut-off marks for their respective courses.

Therefore, aspirants must do good research on the requirements of their chosen universities and courses before applying. This helps them ensure that they meet the application requirements and ultimately boosts their admission chances.

In the next section, we will examine some common misconceptions by admissions seekers regarding the JAMB cut-off mark.

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Some Common Misconceptions about JAMB Cut-Off Mark in Nigeria

Surprisingly, many students still hold an erroneous opinion when it comes to the JAMB cut-off mark. In this section, we hope to dispel those wrong notions by providing the truth. The truth is what sets one free, right?

Below are some of the misconceptions:

1. JAMB Cut-Off Mark Guarantees Admission

This is not true. Meeting the JAMB cut-off mark for 2024–2025 doesn’t guarantee your admission into a higher institution.

There are many factors that contribute to applicants admission. Every applicant must satisfy other requirements, such as O’Level results, post-UTME score or aggregates after screening, minimum age, and others.

These and more are the factors that contribute to a successful application and admission. Meeting the JAMB cut-off mark alone does not give you automatic admission.

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The Cut-Off Mark Is the Same Across All Courses

This is another erroneous belief. Competitive courses generally have higher UTME cut-off marks, depending on the university, than regular courses.

Courses like Medicine, Law, and Engineering are the MVPs when it come to this. There is always a limited spot for aspirants in universities for these courses. Consequently, the bars are always high to ensure that only the best get the available spot.

Aspirants are advised to carry out rigorous research about specific requirements regarding the courses of their choice in their aspired institutions.

Institutions Cannot Set Higher Cut-Off Marks

This is not true. While JAMB sets a benchmark score for every higher education institution, every institution has the autonomy to set its own UTME cut-off mark, as long as it is not below the JAMB benchmark.

In most cases, they always have a higher cut-off mark than JAMB’s. This helps them screen candidates that they accept into their institution.

Factors such as the number of applicants and the competitiveness of courses, among others, play a role in the decision-making process of institutions when establishing cut-off marks for an academic year.

In the next section, we will explain what the post-UTME cut-off mark is.

What Is the Post-Utme Cut-Off Mark?

Post-UTME (Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) is an additional screening test conducted by many universities in Nigeria after the UTME.

Universities use the post-UTME to further assess the academic potential and suitability of candidates who have passed the UTME.

It helps institutions evaluate candidates based on additional criteria specific to their programs or courses.

Candidates typically need to register and pay an application fee as set forth by the university in order to participate in the post-UTME. Registration details and deadlines are usually published on the university’s official website.

Performing well in the post-UTME can significantly impact a candidate’s chances of admission. It complements the UTME score and other admission criteria, such as O’level results.

The post-UTME cut-off mark varies from school to school. Applicants must ensure to find out what the post-UTME cut-off mark of their institution is.

For instance, the University of Ibadan (UI) will never admit a student who scores below 50% in its post-UTME, even if such student has 9 As in WAEC and scores 400 in the UTME.

However, not all universities carry out post-UTME tests. Some perform ‘screening’ of their candidates. We will explain the screening process in a bit, but before that, let’s check out some universities in Nigeria that do not conduct post-UTME tests for their aspirants.

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Universities that Do Not Write Post-UTME in Nigeria

Here is the list of universities that do not require students to write post-UTME in Nigeria:

1. Lagos State University (LASU)
2. Kaduna State University (KASU)
3. Benue State University (BSUM)
4. Gombe State University (GOMSU)
5. Federal University Lafia (FULAFIA)
6. Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA)
7. Adamawa State University (ADSU)
8. Federal University Wukari (FUWUKARI)
9. Usman Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
10. Michael Okpara University (MOUAU)
11. Nasarawa State University (NSUK)
12. Yobe State University (YSU)
13. Taraba State University (TASU)
14. Federal University Kashere (FUKASHERE)
15. Cross River State University (UNICROS)
16. Ambrose Ali University (AAU)
17. University Of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
18. Kwara State University (KWASU)
19. Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE)
20. Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)
21. University Of Jos (UNICROSS)
22. University Of Uyo (UNIUYO)
23. Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
24. Bauchi State University (BASUG)
25. Ebonyi State University (EKSU)
26. Ibrahim Badamashi Babangida (IBBU)
27. Sule Lamido University (SLU)
28. Abubakar Tafewa University (ATBU)
29. Federal University Dutse (FUD)
30. Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE)
31. Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
32. Federal University Of Agriculture (FUAAB)
33. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu University (COOU)
34. Ekiti State University (EKSU)
35. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
36. Sokoto State University (SSU)
37. Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
38. Lagos State University Of Science And Technology (LASUSTECH)
39. Lagos State University Of Education (LASUED)
40. University Of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
41. Federal University Of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA)

If these universities sell post-UTME forms but do not conduct a test, how do they go about it? That is where screening comes in. In the next section, we will explain what screening is and how it is done.

What Is Screening and How Is It Done?

Universities that don’t administer physical exams use the post-UTME screening process to determine a candidate’s suitability for admission after they have taken the UTME.

Features of Screening:

• No Physical Exam: Post-UTME screening does not involve any physical exams or tests.
• It is an Online Exercise: The screening is conducted online, which means candidates do not need to physically visit the institution.

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Factors Considered During Screening

There are two main factors that are considered during the screening process:

• JAMB Score: The score obtained in the UTME.
• O’Level Grades: The grades in the five core subjects required for the chosen course.

The two above are combined to produce an aggregate score, which is compared to the institution’s cut-off mark for the specific course a student has applied for.

Below is an example showing how online screening is performed using LASU.

Example: LASU (Lagos State University)

LASU is one of those universities that conducts online screening process. Here’s how LASU calculates the aggregate score:

Steps to Calculate LASU Aggregate Score:

1. Divide JAMB Score by 8:

LASU uses a formula where the JAMB score is divided by 8 while calculating a candidate’s aggregate.

Example

If a candidate named Taiwo applied to study Computer Science in LASU and scored 260 in the UTME, the calculation will go like this:

UTME Score divided by 8

Score after Division ​= 32.5

2. Calculate O’Level Grades:

Total O’Level Marks = summation of all the relevant subjects. In simple terms, add the scores obtained in the relevant subjects.

To calculate this, you have to know the mark assigned to each grade in the O’Level subjects.

For LASU, it goes like this:

• A1: 10 marks
• B2: 9 marks
• B3: 8 marks
• C4: 7 marks
• C5: 6 marks
• C6: 5 marks

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Example for Taiwo who applies for Computer Science:

Mathematics (B3): 8 marks

English Language (A1): 10 marks

Physics (B2): 9 marks

Chemistry (C5): 6 marks

Geography (A1): 10 marks

Total O’Level Marks = addition of his scores in the relevant subjects.

In this case, we have 8 + 10 + 9 + 6 + 10

Total O’Level Marks = 43

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3. Combine Scores:

To get the aggregate score, add the score obtained from dividing the JAMB score by 8 to the total O’Level marks.

For Taiwo, it goes like this:

UTME Score after Division ​= 32.5

Total O’Level Marks = 43

Aggregate score = 32.5 + 43 = 75.5

Taiwo’s aggregate score of 75.5 will be compared to the cut-off mark for the Computer Science program at LASU. If it meets or exceeds the cut-off mark, he may be offered admission into the program.

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Conclusion

If you have come thus far, you will have gained valuable insights as regards JAMB cut-off mark, and other intricacies of the admission process.

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