2026 UTME Admission Cut-Off Marks Released for Nigerian Universities
A guide to the 2026 admission cut-off marks for Nigerian universities, showing the minimum JAMB and departmental scores required for admission into federal, state, and private institutions. It also helps candidates understand admission requirements and improve their chances of gaining admission.
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JAMB has released the approved UTME cut-off marks for Nigerian universities for the 2026 admission exercise. Pan-Atlantic University set the highest minimum score at 220, while several top institutions, including University of Lagos and University of Ibadan, adopted 200. Other universities fixed their cut-off marks between 150 and 195 depending on the institution. JAMB noted that the scores are minimum admission benchmarks, and competitive courses may require higher departmental cut-off marks.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the minimum UTME cut-off marks approved for the 2026 admission exercise across Nigerian universities. The decision was reached during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja on Monday.Leading the list is Pan-Atlantic University, which set the highest minimum cut-off mark at 220 for prospective candidates seeking admission into the institution.
According to information Gathered by myschoolnew, Several top universities across the country fixed their minimum admission benchmark at 200. These include Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Benin, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, University of Nigeria, Covenant University, and Air Force Institute of Technology.
In Lagos State, Lagos State University and Lagos State University of Science and Technology adopted 195, while Lagos State University of Education fixed its minimum score at 185.
Many other federal and state institutions, including Ahmadu Bello University, Yakubu Gowon University, and University of Ilorin, set their cut-off marks at 180.
Universities such as University of Jos, Babcock University, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, and Federal University of Applied Sciences fixed theirs at 170.
The 160 category includes institutions like Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bayero University Kano, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Osun State University, Kwara State University, and Modibbo Adama University.
Meanwhile, institutions including AbdulRasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Adamawa State University, Adeleke University, and African School of Economics adopted 150 as their minimum admission score.
JAMB clarified that these scores represent only the minimum requirements for admission consideration. Universities are still allowed to set higher departmental cut-off marks for competitive courses such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, and Pharmacy.
Candidates are therefore advised to monitor their preferred institutions closely and prepare adequately for post-UTME screenings and other admission requirements.
Below is the full list of universities and their approved minimum UTME scores for the 2026 admission exercise:
Pan-Atlantic University — 220
Air Force Institute of Technology — 200
Covenant University — 200
Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta — 200
Obafemi Awolowo University — 200
University of Benin — 200
University of Ibadan — 200
University of Lagos — 200
University of Nigeria, Nsukka — 200
Lagos State University of Science and Technology — 195
Lagos State University — 195
Lagos State University of Education — 185
Nigerian Universities Accepting 180 Cut-Off Mark for 2026 Admission
Afe Babalola University -180
Ahmadu Bello University -180
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun - 180
Nigeria Police Academy -180
Nigerian University of Technology and Management -180
Shanahan University -180
University of Abuja (Yakubu Gowon University) -180
University of Ilorin -180
Nigerian Universities Accepting 170 Cut-Off Mark for 2026 Admission
University of Jos -170
Augustine University -170
Babcock University -170
Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia -170
Federal University, Lafia -170
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology -170
Nasarawa State University -170
BITS University, Bwari -170
Nigerian Universities Accepting 160 Cut-Off Mark for 2026 Admission
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University -160
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University -160
Admiralty University of Nigeria -160
African Aviation and Aerospace University -160
Ajayi Crowther University -160
Al-Hikmah University -160
Bamidele Olumilua University -160
Bayero University Kano -160
Bells University of Technology -160
Caleb University -160
Chrisland University -160
Dominion University -160
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education -160
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta -160
Federal University of Education, Pankshin -160
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo -160
Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti -160
Federal University of Technology, Ikot-Abasi -160
First Technical University -160
Imo State University -160
Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management -160
Karl Kumm University -160
Kwara State University -160
Landmark University -160
Lead City University -160
Modibbo Adama University -160
Nnamdi Azikiwe University -160
Olabisi Onabanjo University -160
Osun State University -160
Plateau State University -160
Redeemer’s University -160
Summit University -160
Tai Solarin University of Education -160
Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery -160
University of Ilesa -160
Nigerian Universities Accepting 150 Cut-Off Mark for 2026 Admission
AbdulRasaq Abubakar Toyin University -150
Adamawa State University -150
Adeleke University -150
African School of Economics, Abuja -150
