JAMB announces 150 minimum admission benchmark for universities

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and stakeholders in the tertiary education sector have approved 150 as the minimum admission benchmark for universities for the 2026 admission exercise.

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The decision was reached on Monday during the 2026 annual policy meeting on admissions into tertiary institutions held in Abuja.

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The approved scores, officially known as the National Minimum Tolerable UTME Scores, mean that no tertiary institution is permitted to admit candidates who score below the agreed benchmarks.

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However, institutions are free to set higher cut-off marks for applicants seeking admission.

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Last year, universities adopted 150 as the minimum benchmark, while polytechnics and colleges of education retained 100.

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The benchmarks were adopted after extensive deliberations and voting by heads of tertiary institutions, including vice-chancellors.

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Details later….

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