UTME cut-off mark for all courses: Since the release of the UTME Result 2025 with its mass failure, many candidates have been wondering how to go about their admission this year. Some are already weighing the chances of securing admission this year with the score in this year’s JAMB exam.
Here, is the good news; 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, I will give you the necessary information you need to know about this year’s cut-off mark. It is also important for you to know that it is universities and polytechnics that set cut-off mark for their courses and prospective candidates. Therefore, it is important to follow the news centre of your preferred institution to ensure you have accurate information.
Deductively, with the level of mass failure witnessed in the just concluded UTME, University cut-off mark will be around 140 marks, Polytechnics cut-off mark will be around 100 while that of Colleges of Education in Nigeria will have their cut-off mark around 100 or below.
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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 200, it means that those who scored less than 200 will not gain admission including those that scored 199.
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 score low
With the UTME cut-off mark you will see soon, it is important to know why you should not lose hope even if you scored low in the just concluded exam. Few days ago, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board announced here plan to review the 2025 JAMB result amidst the national outcry by the candidates that participated in the exercise. This is a one of the reasons why you may still be optimistic as your result can still change.
Also, there are usually other less competitive universities and colleges you can apply for and you will successfully be given admission to pursue your dream course.
2025 JAMB Cut-Off Marks
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.
