UTME cut-off mark for all courses: JAMB has announced the UTME cut-off mark for all courses. Courses in the University has 150, courses in polytechnics has 140, while those in college of education have 100 as their cut-off marks, respectively.
The exam board(JAMB) has set the 2025 UTME cut-off marks for all courses across different institution including Universities and Polytechnics.
In this post, we will give tell you what to do regardless of what you have scored. Our goal is to help you gain admission this year with that your UTME score.
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What is UTME Cut-Off Mark?
UTME cut-off mark is the minimum score set by a university, polytechnic, or college of education for admission consideration. It is determined after the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by JAMB.
Each institution sets its cut-off based on the course, competition, and general performance of candidates. For example, competitive courses like Medicine and Law often have higher cut-off marks than others. Meeting the cut-off mark does not guarantee admission but makes a candidate eligible to apply for post-UTME screening.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) also sets a general minimum cut-off mark for all institutions in Nigeria each year. This ensures standards are maintained for admission into higher education institutions in the country.
Why is it important to know UTME cut-off mark 2025
Cut-off mark is the lowest mark accepted for any candidate to gain admission this year. Knowing the JAMB cut off marks is mandatory for any student aiming for tertiary education in Nigeria. These scores act as the minimum requirement for entry into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Therefore, if a cut-off mark is 150, it means that those who scored less than 200 will not gain admission including those that scored 149.
When you have scored above the cut-off mark, it means you already ahead; at least, you will not be stopped from gaining admission. You have the opportunity to go for a second chance through the post-UTME exam that may be organised by your institution. Unfortunately, if you scored less than the cut-off mark, then, you will not go for any further exam.
However, meeting the national minimum cut off mark doesn’t guarantee admission into your desired course or institution because you have to meet up with the cut-off mark of the course you applied for in the institution.
Additionally, Candidates applying for professional courses need to score very high because of the competition and number of slots available in a particular institution. Universities and other institutions also consider other factors during the admissions process, such as: Post-UTME scores and O’level results.
Why you should not lose hope if you have low score
If you scored above the UTME cut-off mark, then you have nothing to worry. This is because you have crossed the first barrier. You are eligible to move on with other processes of admission.
Like the saying, it is not over until it is over, you will need to keep pushing forward until all admission list by the university you chose have ended. However, now is the time to work as if everything depends on post-utme. You have to read and revise your book as if you just got to know that everything depends on the book.
You never can tell, magic can still happen through that means. You will have to deploy every arsenal within you to achieve this feat. Remember, it will be so sweet if you can still gain admission this year.
Another thing you can do is to change either the institution or the course you intended to study. If you feel that your score may not offer you the chosen admission, then, you may opt for another course or institution now that JAMB still opens for change of course.
2025 Average JAMB Cut-Off Marks for institutions
What we will offer to you in the table below is what we have noticed to be the cut-off marks over the years. It is an estimated cut-off mark you should target if you really want to gain admission this year. There is mass failure already and also, JAMB has promised to review the UTME result 2025 which may offer more hope to candidates whose hope have been destroyed.
If you are targeting courses like Engineering, Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Dentistry, or Law, you have to take the figures you will see below serious. luckily, some universities will still organise post-UTME for their prospective candidates. This is usually another chance to boost your score. Below are the 2025 JAMB Cut-Off Marks:
| COURSE TITLE | CUT OFF MARK |
| 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 |
| Statistic | 180 |
| Theatre Arts | 220 |
| Communication Arts | 220 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 180 |
To meet up the cut off point for your course and institution, you need to prepare thoroughly for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). If your performance after the UTME is not so good, ensure to prepare for your post-UTME. Ensure to read the recommended texts and other relevant textbooks. Past question papers can also be of help.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is JAMB cut-off mark different every year?
Yes! UTME cut-off mark is same with JAMB cut-off mark and it is set depending on the performance each year. If the candidates performed well in JAMB, it means that the cut-off mark will be higher than the years with mass failure.
Can I gain admission with score lower than JAMB cut-off mark?
Yes! You can still gain admission into either university or polytechnics even with lower scores in JAMB. However, you will have to look for institutions that can accept your score. Those institution are the only ones that can offer you admission that year.
Can Post-UTME help me gain admission with low JAMB score?
Yes! If you score the cut-off mark for the university you applied, you can apply for their post-UTME where you can scoore high. This your score in post-UTME will constitute the average result for giving you admission into any course including the professional courses.
Conclusion on 2025 JAMB cut-off mark for all courses
With this post above, we have given you a guide to preparing your mind on what to expect from your institution. Meanwhile, remember, all hopes are not lost. There is also post-UTME that can help you still gain admission even if you only have the cut-off mark in your UTME Result 2025.
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