The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the 2025/2026 UTME cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria. These marks serve as the minimum requirement for candidates aspiring to gain admission into these institutions.

Minimum JAMB Cut Off Marks

• Universities: 140
• Polytechnics: 100
• Colleges of Education: 100

Achieving the minimum cut-off mark does not guarantee admission into your desired course or institution. Candidates aiming for competitive courses should aim for higher scores to enhance their chances of securing a place.

JAMB 2025 Cut Off Marks for Major Courses

Here are the cut-off marks for some of the most popular courses:

• Medicine and Surgery: 250
• Pharmacy: 240
• Law: 200
• Nursing: 200
• Medical Laboratory Science: 200
• Petroleum Engineering: 220
• Chemical Engineering: 220
• Computer Engineering: 220
• Mechanical Engineering: 220
• Civil Engineering: 220
• Agricultural Engineering: 200
• Food Engineering: 200
• Electrical / Electronics Engineering: 220
• Computer Science: 200
• Information Technology: 200
• Physiotherapy: 180
• Radiography: 180
• Biochemistry: 200
• Microbiology: 200
• Anatomy: 180
• Accounting: 220
• Business Administration: 220
• Botany: 180
• Animal Science: 180
• Crop Science: 180
• Soil Science: 180
• Fisheries and Aquaculture: 180
• Forestry and Wildlife Management: 180
• Environmental Management: 180
• Environmental Science: 180
• Agricultural Economics: 180
• Agricultural Extension and Rural Development: 180
• Architecture: 200
• Building: 200
• Land & Surveying & Geoinformatics: 200
• Business Education: 180
• Marketing: 200
• Mass Communication: 220
• Mathematics: 180
• Music: 180
• Education: 180
• Estate Management: 200
• Geology: 180
• Guidance and Counselling: 180
• History and International Studies: 180
• Human Anatomy: 180
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics: 180
• Insurance: 180
• Library Science: 180
• Linguistics: 180
• Philosophy: 180
• Psychology: 200
• Political Science: 200
• Public Administration: 180
• Quantity Surveying: 200
• Sociology & Anthropology: 180
• Statistics: 180
• Theatre Arts: 220
• Communication Arts: 220
• Urban & Regional Planning: 180

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Preparing for UTME:

To meet the cut-off point for your desired course, thorough preparation is essential. Read the recommended texts, review past question papers, and stay focused on the relevant subjects. Keep in mind that some institutions may consider other factors such as Post-UTME scores and O’level results during the admission process.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where can I find the official 2025 JAMB cut-off marks? The official cut-off marks will be available on the JAMB website and other trusted educational platforms after the official announcement.
2. Is JAMB 2025 cut-off mark the same for all students? No, JAMB’s cut-off marks differ for each course and institution. Some courses, especially professional ones, may have higher cut-off marks.
3. Can I apply with a lower cut-off mark? While the official cut-off mark is the minimum requirement, applying with a score lower than the prescribed cut-off may limit your chances of admission.
4. Is the cut-off mark the same every year? No, the cut-off mark can vary each year depending on factors like the number of candidates and available slots in institutions.

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