The 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting just changed the game for every admission-seeking student in Nigeria. From how your score is interpreted to deadlines that could cost you your place — here’s everything you need to know.
Whether you’re a student, parent, teacher, or school owner, read this carefully — admission success now depends on much more than a high score.
🎯 JAMB UTME Now Ranks, Not Just Scores
JAMB is now a ranking exam, not just a score-based test.
“JAMB is not an achievement test; it is a ranking exam,”
— Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar.
Your UTME score only matters in relation to how others perform. That’s why the 2025 result slip now includes:
- ✅ Your raw score
- 📊 Your national rank
🔍 Real-Life Examples:
- A student with 370 ranked 16th nationwide
- A student with 200 ranked 533,005th
- A score of 140? You’re likely 1.5 millionth or worse
🔑 Bottom Line:
High score ≠ automatic admission. RANK is the real metric now.
🏆 Top 10 JAMB Candidates – 2025
These are the highest scorers in the 2025 UTME — and their chosen universities:
| Rank | Name | Score | Institution | Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dzekwe Chinedu Chielotan | 379 | UNILAG | Mechanical Engr |
| 2 | Ayuba Simon-Peter John | 378 | UNILAG | Mechanical Engr |
| 3 | Jimoh Abdulmutalib Olayinka | 374 | UNILAG | Mechanical Engr |
| 4 | Roberts Daniels Ayiba | 373 | UNILAG | Mechanical Engr |
| 5 | Ononogbu Chigozirim Chibuozor | 373 | UNILAG | Elect/Elect Engr |
| 6 | Olawoye Garrudee Tumise | 371 | UNILAG | Mechanical Engr |
| 7 | Afiunu Ofeoritse Leslie | 369 | COVENANT | Computer Science |
| 8 | Azayiseme Samuel Chukwumeka | 369 | COVENANT | Mechanical Engr |
| 9 | Oyelude Oluwapemisi Emmanuel | 369 | OAU | Aerospace Engr |
| 10 | Omigie Osaiogho Cecil | 367 | UI | Mechanical Engr |
🔧 Mechanical Engineering at UNILAG dominated the list — expect fierce competition in that field.
🎓 Most Applied-to Universities – 2025
| University | 1st Choice Applications |
|---|---|
| LASU | 79,000 |
| UNILAG | 58,645 |
| UNILORIN | 56,734 |
| FUOYE | 52,103 |
| UNIZIK | 51,467 |
| UI | 48,291 |
| UNN | 46,542 |
| UNIBEN | 45,686 |
| OAU | 43,777 |
⚠️ The more applicants a school gets, the tougher your admission odds.
📉 2025 General Cut-Off Marks
- Federal/State Universities – 150
- Colleges of Nursing – 140
- Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, Agric – 100
⏳ Admission Deadlines for 2025/2026
- Public Universities: Must finish by October 2025
- Private Institutions: Deadline is November to December 2025
⏱️ Don’t drag your feet. Schools must accept or reject JAMB’s recommendation within 2 weeks. You must accept or decline your admission within 4 weeks — or lose it.
🔐 New Rules: Admission Must Be 90% Merit-Based
No more “connection-based” shortcuts.
“Universities must offer 90% of admissions purely on merit,” — JAMB
Only 10% can be used for special cases (staff children, catchment, VC list, etc).
🧒 Minimum Age Still Stands
If you’re under 16, you’re not eligible for admission — regardless of your score.
🏥 Medical Programmes Still Cutthroat
- Over 570,000 candidates applied for medical-related courses
- But only 115,000 slots are available
📉 That’s less than 1 in 5 getting in — have a backup course and plan B ready.
🔁 Final Advice to Students & Parents:
- A high score doesn’t guarantee admission if your ranking is weak
- Admission is first come, first served — act fast
- Monitor your JAMB CAPS portal
- Make sure you respond to offers quickly
- Private universities may be your safety net — consider them early
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