UNIVERSITIES WITH LOW CUT-OFF MARKS IN NIGERIA
If your JAMB score is not very high, there are still many universities in Nigeria that accept lower cut-off marks, especially between 150–180. Some private and state universities may even consider scores around 140–150 depending on the course. JAMB approved 150 as the minimum benchmark for universities for the 2026/2027 admission session.
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Universities with Relatively Low Cut-Off Marks in Nigeria
Universities Accepting Around 150
| University | Likely Minimum Cut-Off |
| Bayero University Kano | 160 |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe University | 160 |
| Osun State University | 160 |
| Ignatius Ajuru University of Education | 150–160 |
| Adekunle Ajasin University | 160 for many courses |
| Kogi State University | 150–160 |
| Ekiti State University | 150–160 |
| Benue State University | 150–170 |
| University of Africa | 150 |
| Sokoto State University | 150 |
Private Universities with Flexible Admission
Private universities often accept lower scores and may not conduct difficult Post-UTME exams.
| University | Approximate Cut-Off |
| Gregory University | 140–150 |
| Rhema University | 140–150 |
| Achievers University | 140–160 |
| Caleb University | 150 |
| McPherson University | 150 |
| Lead City University | 150 |
| Crescent University | 140–150 |
Universities with Higher Competition
These schools usually require higher scores, especially for competitive courses:
| University | Common Cut-Off |
| University of Lagos | 200+ |
| University of Ibadan | 200+ |
| Obafemi Awolowo University | 200+ |
| University of Benin | 200+ |
| Covenant University | 200+ |
Important Things to Know
- Competitive courses like:
- Medicine
- Law
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Engineering
usually require much higher scores even in schools with low general cut-offs.
- Less competitive courses may accept lower scores.
- Some schools combine:
- JAMB score
- O’Level grades
- Post-UTME score
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Smart Admission Tips
If Your Score Is 140–160
Consider:
- State universities
- Private universities
- Less competitive courses
- Change of institution
If Your Score Is 160–180
You have better chances in:
- Many state universities
- Some federal universities
- Moderate competition courses
If Your Score Is Above 200
You can apply to:
- Top federal universities
- Competitive courses
Courses That Usually Accept Lower Scores
| Course | Competition Level |
| Education | Lower |
| Agricultural Science | Lower |
| Sociology | Moderate |
| History | Moderate |
| Religious Studies | Lower |
| Fisheries | Lower |
| Library Science | Lower |
Quick Advice
Instead of focusing only on the “school name,” focus on:
- Accreditation
- Affordable fees
- Good learning environment
- Your course availability
- Graduation stability
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