The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the minimum JAMB cut off for admissions to 2025 Nigerian Tertiary institutions. These marks serve as base scores to be used for admission into universities, polytechnics as well as colleges of education across the country.
Minimum JAMB Cut Off Marks for 2025
The following is the acceptable minimum cut off mark that is required by every type of institution:
Institution Type | Minimum UTME Score |
|---|---|
Federal & State Universities | 150 |
Polytechnics | 100 |
Colleges of Education | 100 |
Colleges of Nursing Sciences | 140 |
Notice: Institutions can set higher cut off; however, they cannot set them less than the minimum JAMB-approved.
Policy Meeting: Who Decides the Cut Off Marks?
The cut off marks were negotiated at the 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting that was held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Conference Centre, Abuja, which was chaired by JAMB the Registrar, Professor. Ishaq Ojoyede. The meeting featured:
- Federal Ministry of Education officials
- Chiefs from Nigerian polytechnics and universities
- Rectors and Provosts
- Representatives from regulators
This session sets the standards for admission to the national level for the school year.
What Does This Mean for 2025 Candidates?
- If you have scored 150 or more, then you’re qualified to apply for college admission.
- If you scored between 100-149 If you scored between 100 and 149, you can submit an application to Polytechnics as well as schools of higher education.
- Candidates who wish to apply for nursing courses require at least 140.
However, each institution could nevertheless impose departmental cut off depending on the number of applicants and available slots.
Age Requirement for Admission
JAMB confirmed that applicants must be the age of 16 for them to become eligible to gain admission into any Nigerian higher education institution.
What’s Next After JAMB Cut Off Release?
The cut off are set, and the following rules apply:
- Polytechnics and universities will start selling post-UTME forms.
- Candidates should go through their preferred school’s admission portal frequently.
- Screening dates for post-UTME, along with formats, will differ for each institution.
You must be able to meet each of your broad JAMB cut off as well as the department’s particular departmental cut off.
Tips for 2025 Admission Seekers
- Review Your JAMB Score: Confirm eligibility based on the table shown above.
- Visit the website of your school: Look out for Screening form announcements or Post-UTME announcements.
- Prepare for post-UTME: Review past questions and the guidelines.
- Make an application early. Beware of last-minute rushes and blunders when registering.
Conclusion
The announcement of the 2025 JAMB cut off marks signifies the beginning of the admissions race. If you are able to meet the minimum score required by your preferred institution, then the following step will be to check their screening times and submit your application immediately.
Keep yourself informed. Be prepared. Your journey towards higher education starts now.