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Published: May 10, 2026
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By Emmanuel Iweh
Nigerian Govt Announces Minimum Admissible UTME Score for 2026 Admissions
"The Nigerian government has officially announced 150 as the minimum admissible UTME score for universities for the 2026 admission session."
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and tertiary education stakeholders met in Abuja to set the national minimum threshold. While the national benchmark is 150 for universities, institutions are permitted to set higher requirements for competitive courses.
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