The federal government has approved a score of 150 as the minimum admission cut-off mark for public and private universities across Nigeria for the 2026 admission cycle.
The decision was announced by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during the 2026 admission policy meeting organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in Abuja.
Key Highlights:
- FG approved 150 as the minimum JAMB score for university admissions in 2026.
- The cut-off mark applies to both public and private universities nationwide.
- Colleges of nursing will also use 150 as the minimum admission score.
- Tunji Alausa announced the decision during a Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board policy meeting.
- More admission guidelines for tertiary institutions are expected soon.
According to the minister, the approved benchmark will apply to all universities in the country, regardless of ownership status.
The government also adopted 150 as the minimum admission score for colleges of nursing nationwide, signalling a uniform benchmark for entry into nursing programmes.
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The policy meeting brought together key stakeholders in the education sector, including heads of tertiary institutions and regulatory agencies, to deliberate on admission procedures and other guidelines for the new academic session.
Further details from the meeting, including additional admission policies for tertiary institutions, are expected to be released later.
