JAMB
Published: Thursday, 27 August 2026
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By Emmanuel Iweh
JAMB Announces Official Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Academic Session
"The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in conjunction with tertiary institution heads has finalized the minimum national admission benchmarks for the 2026/2027 session."
JAMB Announces Official Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Academic Session
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✅ VERIFIED REPORT: Cross-referenced as of Thursday, 27 August 2026.
Published: Thursday, 27 August 2026 |
Source: CampusAI News
📌 Overview
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), following its annual National Policy Meeting chaired by the Minister of Education, has officially released the minimum national cut-off marks for admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions for the 2026/2027 academic session. Universities have maintained a baseline benchmark of 140, while Polytechnics and Colleges of Education set baseline standards at 100 and 100 respectively, though individual institutions reserve the right to raise their departmental cut-offs higher.
📅 Official Timetable / Key Details
| Activity / Institution Type | Minimum Benchmark Score | Start Date |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------|------------|
| Federal & State Universities| 140 and above | 1 Sept 2026|
| Polytechnics & Monotechnics | 100 and above | 1 Sept 2026|
| Colleges of Education | 100 and above | 1 Sept 2026|
| CAPS Portal Admission Window| Open for All Candidates | 31 Aug 2026|
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