JAMB Cut-Off Mark 2026: Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges and Nursing Schools

• JAMB cut-off mark 2026: JAMB has approved the minimum admission scores for the 2026/2027 academic session. Here is the official cut-off mark for universities, polytechnics, nursing schools and colleges.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released the approved minimum admission scores for the 2026/2027 academic session.

According to JAMB, the minimum tolerable admission scores are:

JAMB also confirmed that the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions remains 16 years.

However, candidates should understand that the JAMB cut-off mark is only the national minimum. It does not mean every candidate who scores 150 will automatically gain admission into a university.

Many institutions and competitive courses may set higher cut-off marks.

For example, courses such as Medicine, Law, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, Accounting and Computer Science may require higher scores depending on the school.

What Candidates Should Do Next

Candidates should:

1. Check the official admission portal of their preferred school.
2. Confirm the school’s departmental cut-off mark.
3. Monitor Post-UTME or screening announcements.
4. Upload O’level results to JAMB CAPS.
5. Check JAMB CAPS regularly for admission status.
6. Avoid fake admission agents.

Can I Gain Admission With 150?

Yes, a score of 150 may qualify you for some universities, but your chance depends on the school, course, Post-UTME score, O’level result and admission quota.

For highly competitive courses, candidates are advised to aim higher.