JAMB Sets Cut-Off Mark for 2024 Admission: 140 for Universities, 100 for Poly and Colleges
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. However, JAMB clarified that there is no universally applicable “cut-off mark” in the admission process to tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Instead, individual institutions determine their minimum acceptable scores based on their unique criteria.
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
The JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, revealed that the cut-off mark for admission into universities has been set at 140. Additionally, the minimum cut-off mark for polytechnics and colleges of education has been fixed at 100.
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The announcement was made during the 2024 Policy meeting of JAMB held in Abuja. Key stakeholders, including the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, vice-chancellors, rectors, and registrars from various higher education institutions, were present at the meeting.
During the meeting, Professor Mamman highlighted the government's commitment to providing alternative pathways for students who may not secure admission into tertiary institutions. He mentioned that the Ministry of Education is working to introduce skills development programs for pupils starting from primary school.
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However, JAMB clarified that there is no universally applicable “cut-off mark” in the admission process to tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Instead, individual institutions determine their minimum acceptable scores based on their unique criteria.
