“150 IS THE BASELINE: JAMB LOCKS IN 2026 UNIVERSITY ADMISSION CUT-OFF”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS-POLICY meeting sets minimum marks for universities, nursing colleges, polytechnics and agriculture colleges
Key Issues:
1. 150 Set as Minimum University Entry Mark for 2026
_”The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has fixed 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for university admission in the 2026 academic session.”_
_”JAMB said individual universities may set higher marks based on their own policies.”_
2. Cut-Offs Set for Other Tertiary Institutions
_”Cut-off marks for other institutions were also set: 150 for Colleges of Nursing Sciences, and 100 each for polytechnics and colleges of agriculture.”_
3. Benchmarks Adopted After Stakeholder Consultation
_”The benchmarks were adopted after consultations with vice chancellors, rectors, provosts, and other heads of tertiary institutions.”_
4. Announcement Made at National Policy Meeting
_”The announcement was made Monday at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions held at the Body of Bencher Auditorium in Abuja.”_
Education Minister Dr. Maruf Alausa praised JAMB’s use of technology in managing admissions, saying its data has improved policy planning and decision-making. He urged the sector to adapt to a world shaped by technology, global competition, and skills-driven development.
JAMB also set admission deadlines: October 31, 2026, for public universities; November 30, 2026, for private universities; and December 31, 2026, for polytechnics, monotechnics, and colleges of education.
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