JAMB Cut-Off Mark for All Science Courses 2025/2026

If you’re a science student aiming to study a science-related course in any Nigerian university, it’s important to understand the JAMB cut-off marks required for each course. These marks serve as the minimum scores you must attain in your UTME to be eligible for admission into your desired institution. This article provides an updated list of expected JAMB cut-off marks for all science-based courses in the 2025/2026 academic session.

What is a JAMB Cut-Off Mark?

The JAMB cut-off mark is the official minimum score set by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for admission into tertiary institutions. However, universities are also allowed to set their own higher cut-off marks for specific courses depending on demand and competitiveness.

List of Science Courses in Nigeria

Science students in Nigeria can choose from a broad range of courses, including:

Agriculture
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Extension
Agricultural Engineering
Agronomy
Animal Production
Animal Science
Crop Production
Crop Science
Family, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences
Fisheries
Food Science and Technology
Forestry
Plant Science
Soil Science
Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology
Automobile Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Food Science and Engineering
Industrial and Production Engineering
Information Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
Software Engineering
Systems Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Medical Laboratory Technology/Science
Medicine and Surgery
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physiology
Public Health Technology
Veterinary Medicine
Architecture
Bioinformatics
Biology
Botany
Building Technology
Computer Science
Cybersecurity Science
Estate Management
Chemistry
Geography
Geophysics
Geology
Information Resource Management
Information Systems
Information Technology
Library and Information Science
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Statistics
Urban and Regional Planning
Zoology

General JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Science Courses (2025/2026)

The general JAMB cut-off mark for most science courses is expected to be 180. However, more competitive courses like Medicine, Pharmacy, and Engineering may have higher cut-offs ranging between 200 and 270, depending on the institution.

Expected JAMB Cut-Off Marks for Science Courses

Here’s a breakdown of expected JAMB cut-off marks by course:

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Agriculture – 180–200
Agricultural Economics – 180–200
Agricultural Economics/Extension – 180–200
Agricultural Engineering – 180–220
Agricultural Extension – 180–200
Agricultural Science – 180–200
Agronomy – 180–200
Animal Production – 180–200
Animal Science – 180–200
Crop Production – 180–200
Crop Science – 180–200
Family, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences – 180–200
Fisheries – 180–200
Food Science and Technology – 180–220
Forestry – 180–200
Plant Science – 180–200
Soil Science – 180–200
Water Resources Management – 180–200

Engineering and Technology

Automobile Engineering – 180–220
Biomedical Engineering – 200–240
Chemical Engineering – 200–240
Civil Engineering – 200–240
Computer Engineering – 200–240
Electrical Engineering – 200–240
Engineering Physics – 180–220
Food Science and Engineering – 180–220
Industrial and Production Engineering – 200–240
Information Communication Engineering – 200–240
Mechanical Engineering – 200–240
Mechatronics Engineering – 200–240
Metallurgical Engineering – 180–220
Water Resources & Environmental Engineering – 180–220
Software Engineering – 200–240
Systems Engineering – 200–240
Petroleum Engineering – 200–240

Health and Medical Sciences

Anatomy – 200–220
Biochemistry – 180–220
Human Nutrition and Dietetics – 180–220
Medical Laboratory Technology/Science – 200–240
Medicine and Surgery – 240–270
Nursing – 200–240
Pharmacy – 200–240
Physiology – 200–220
Public Health Technology – 180–220
Veterinary Medicine – 200–240

Pure and Applied Sciences

Architecture – 180–220
Bioinformatics – 180–220
Biology – 180–200
Botany – 180–200
Building Technology – 180–200
Computer Science – 180–220
Cybersecurity Science – 180–220
Estate Management – 180–200
Chemistry – 180–200
Geography – 180–200
Geophysics – 180–220
Geology – 180–220
Information Resource Management – 180–220
Information Systems – 180–220
Information Technology – 180–220
Library and Information Science – 180–200
Management Information Systems – 180–220
Mathematics – 180–200
Microbiology – 180–200
Physics – 180–200
Statistics – 180–200
Urban and Regional Planning – 180–200
Zoology – 180–200

Education Courses Related to Science

Expected cut-off marks for science education courses:

Education & Biology – 180–200
Education & Chemistry – 180–200
Education & Computer Science – 180–200
Education & Geography/Physics – 180–200
Education & Integrated Science – 180–200
Education & Mathematics – 180–200
Education & Physics – 180–200

Tips to Secure Admission in Science Courses

Score Higher Than the Minimum: Aim well above the minimum cut-off for better chances, especially in competitive fields.
Prepare for Post-UTME: Many schools conduct their own screening exams. Perform well to strengthen your application.
Choose Schools Wisely: Research your preferred universities’ admission policies and specific cut-off marks.
Consider Less Competitive Courses: If your UTME score is low, applying to less competitive science courses can increase your chances of admission.

JAMB cut-off marks for science courses vary depending on the course and institution. Knowing the expected cut-off for your chosen course will help you set realistic goals and improve your chances of gaining admission. Always aim higher than the minimum cut-off to stay ahead in the admission race.

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