JAMB
Published: Monday, 24 August 2026
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By Emmanuel Iweh
JAMB Releases Official 2026/2027 UTME Cut-Off Marks Following National Policy Meeting
"The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in collaboration with tertiary institution heads has officially announced the minimum benchmark scores for the 2026/2027 academic session."
JAMB Releases Official 2026/2027 UTME Cut-Off Marks Following National Policy Meeting
> ✅ VERIFIED REPORT: Cross-referenced as of Monday, 24 August 2026.
Published: Monday, 24 August 2026 | Source: CampusAI News
📌 Overview
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), alongside the Minister of Education and heads of tertiary institutions, has formally established national minimum admission benchmarks for the 2026/2027 academic session. While institutions retain the autonomy to set higher institutional cut-off marks, no university will be permitted to admit candidates below the approved national minimum score.
📅 Official Timetable / Key Details
| Activity / Institution Type | Benchmark / Date |
|-----------------------------|------------------|
| Public Universities Minimum Cut-Off | 140 |
| Private Universities Minimum Cut-Off | 120 |
| Polytechnics Minimum Cut-Off | 100 |
| Colleges of Education Minimum Cut-Off | 100 |
| Commencement of 1st Choice Admissions | September 1, 2026 |
| Deadline for 2026/2027 Admissions | December 31, 2026 |
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