The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has fixed 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026 academic session.
The decision was reached yesterday at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions in Abuja, with the minister of education, Tuniji Alausa, and stakeholders from various tertiary institutions in attendance, reports The Nation.
Stakeholders fixed the minimum benchmark for admission into polytechnics and monotechnics at 100, while colleges of nursing sciences will also admit candidates with a minimum score of 150.
The meeting, attended by vice chancellors, rectors, provosts and heads of regulatory agencies, also approved deadlines for the conclusion of admissions.
Public universities are expected to complete admissions by October 31, private universities by November 30, while polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of education have until December 31, 2026.
Here’s a categorised list of courses you can study within this score range:
A. Science Courses (140–180 JAMB Score)
1. Fisheries
Focuses on the management and production of fish and aquatic resources for food and commercial purposes.
2. Agricultural Science
Covers crop and animal farming techniques, soil science, and food production systems.
3. Home Science and Nutrition
Studies human nutrition, food management, and the science of healthy living and family care.
4. Animal Science
Deals with the biology, breeding, and care of livestock and domesticated animals.
5. Botany
Involves the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, and uses.
6. Anatomy
Focuses on the structure of the human body — used as a foundation in health and medical sciences.
7. Marine Biology
Studies marine life, ocean ecosystems, and the biology of organisms in saltwater environments.
8. Zoology
Explores animal life, including classification, evolution, behaviour, and habitats.
9. Science Laboratory Technology
Trains students in lab operations, diagnostics, and scientific experiments across various fields.
B. Art Courses (140–180 JAMB Score)
1. Arabic Studies
Focuses on Arabic language, literature, and Islamic culture and civilisation.
2. Archaeology
Involves the study of past human life through material remains like artefacts and structures.
3. Christian Religious Studies
Explores Christian beliefs, teachings, ethics, and history of the Church.
4. Fine Arts
Encompasses drawing, painting, sculpture, and visual expression through art.
5. Drama/Performing Arts
Focuses on acting, stage performance, and theatrical production.
7. Theatre Arts
A broader study of drama, including script writing, directing, and stage management.
8. English Language
Involves a deep study of English grammar, literature, phonetics, and communication skills.
9. French
Teaches French language proficiency, literature, and Francophone culture.
10. History and International Studies
Combines historical events with analysis of global political relations and diplomacy.
11. Music
Focuses on musical theory, instruments, composition, and performance techniques.
C. Commercial Courses (140–180 JAMB Score)
1. Business Administration
Teaches management, entrepreneurship, finance, and business operations.
2. Public Administration
Focuses on government operations, public policy, and administrative leadership.
3. Marketing
Covers promotion, advertising, consumer behaviour, and product distribution.
4. Insurance
Involves risk management, policies, and the financial protection industry.
5. Taxation
Focuses on tax systems, laws, administration, and financial regulations.
6. Criminology and Security Studies
Studies criminal behaviour, law enforcement, and security strategies.
7. Library and Information Science
Teaches the organisation, management, and use of information resources and libraries.
8. Hospitality and Tourism
Covers hotel management, travel services, and customer relations in the tourism industry.
9. Political Science
Studies political systems, government structures, public policy, and global politics.
10. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
The course focuses on managing conflicts, peacebuilding, and negotiation in societies
