If you are looking for the JAMB cut-off mark for 2026/2027, the national minimum tolerable UTME score for universities is 150.
However, 150 is not the cut-off mark for every university. Individual universities can set higher minimum scores, and competitive courses may have additional requirements.
Here is what you need to know before choosing a school or course.
## JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Universities 2026/2027
The 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting approved the following minimum tolerable scores:
Universities= 150
Colleges of Nursing = 150
Polytechnics = 100
Colleges of Education = 100
Therefore, 150 is the national minimum for university admission consideration for the 2026/2027 session.
But candidates should not assume that scoring 150 automatically qualifies them for admission into their chosen university.
## University Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027
The institutional cut-off marks submitted for the 2026 admission exercise vary between universities.
Some of the published minimums include:
Pan-Atlantic University = 220
University of Lagos (UNILAG) = 200
University of Ibadan (UI) = 200
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) = 200
University of Benin (UNIBEN) = 200
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) = 200
Covenant University = 200
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) = 200
Lagos State University (LASU) = 195
Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) = 195
Lagos State University of Education = 185
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) = 180
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) = 180
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) = 180
Afe Babalola University = 180
These are general institutional minimums, not necessarily the final score required for every course. JAMB's 2026 Policy Meeting information reported by The PUNCH shows the range of institutional minimums, with some universities adopting higher thresholds than the national 150 benchmark.
## JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Medicine, Law, Nursing and Engineering
There is no single JAMB score that applies to every university for courses such as:
Medicine and Surgery
Law
Nursing Science
Pharmacy
Engineering
Computer Science
For these courses, you should check the requirements of the specific university and programme you want to study.
For example, a university may have a general UTME minimum of 180 or 200 while the competition for Medicine or Law is considerably higher.
This is why simply searching for “JAMB cut-off mark” is not enough. You should search for the university + course you want.
## Is 150 Enough to Gain Admission?
It can meet the national minimum, but it does not guarantee admission.
Your chances depend on your:
UTME score
University
Course
O'Level results
UTME subject combination
Screening/Post-UTME requirements, where applicable
Competition for your chosen programme
## What JAMB Score Should You Aim For?
If you are preparing for JAMB, don't make 150 your target simply because it is the national minimum.
A higher score gives you more options.
If possible, aim for:
200+ — gives you more choices than simply meeting the minimum.
250+ — a strong target for candidates considering competitive universities and courses.
300+ — an excellent target if you want to keep your options as wide as possible.
These are targets, not official cut-off marks. Your actual admission requirement depends on your chosen institution and course.
## How to Check Your University's Cut-Off Mark
Before making an admission decision:
1. Find your university's official admission requirements.
2. Check the cut-off for your specific course.
3. Confirm the required UTME subject combination.
4. Check O'Level requirements.
5. Check whether the university requires Post-UTME or another screening process.
Do not rely on an old cut-off mark from a previous admission year. Requirements can change between admission sessions.
