Nigerian Universities are of different types, which are Federal, State, and Private. This article focuses on the JAMB Cut Off Marks for Federal Universities in Nigeria for the 2026/2027 academic year.
If your aim is to apply for a Federal University in Nigeria in 2026, then it is important for you to know the approved JAMB cut off mark for all the Federal Universities before the admission period kicks in.
MyUniPress is here to ease your academic journey with the right guide and information. Let’s get into it right away.
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What is the JAMB Cut Off Mark For Federal Universities 2026?
From the last announcement made by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the JAMB cut off mark set for all Federal Universities across Nigeria is 150 and above.
All JAMB candidates who made or have plans to make one of the Federal Universities in Nigeria his or her first choice of Institution must have at least 150.
There are situations where some of these universities will not accept the minimum announced by JAMB. Examples of schools that doesn’t accept 150 are BUK, ABU, UNIBEN, OOU, OAU, UNILORIN, UNILAG and many others.
List of Federal Universities in Nigeria and Their JAMB Cut Off Marks 2026/2027
| UNIVERSITY | JAMB CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
| Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU) | 180 |
| Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU) | 180 |
| Bayero University, Kano (BUK) | 160 |
| Federal University Gashua, Yobe (FUGASHUA) | 170 |
| Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) | 150 |
| Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) | 180 |
| Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) | 150 |
| Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) | 160 |
| Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD) | 150 |
| Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDMA) | 150 |
| Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE) | 170 |
| Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA) | 170 |
| Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA) | 160 |
| Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI) | 150 |
| Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE) | 160 |
| Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE) | 150 |
| Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI) | 160 |
| Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) | 150 |
| Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS) | 150 |
| Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike (MOUAU) | 150 |
| Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH) | 170 |
| National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (NOUN) | 150 |
| Nigeria Police Academy Wudil (NPA) | 180 |
| Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA) | 150 |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) | 160 |
| Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) | 200 |
| University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIABUJA) | 180 |
| Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) | 150 |
| University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) | 150 |
| University of Benin (UNIBEN) | 200 |
| University of Calabar (UNICAL) | 150 |
| University of Ibadan (UI) | 200 |
| University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | 180 |
| University of Jos (UNIJOS) | 150 |
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | 200 |
| University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) | 150 |
| University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) | 180 |
| University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) | 160 |
| University of Uyo (UNIUYO) | 160 |
| Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK) | 150 |
| Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State (NMU) | 150 |
| Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna (AFIT) | 180 |
| Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) | 160 |
| Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State (FUHSO) | 180 |
| Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State (FUAZ) | 150 |
| Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State (FUTB) | 150 |
| Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State (FUTIA) | 160 |
| Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State (FUHSA) | 150 |
| Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State (FUHSI) | 180 |
| David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu (DNUUMS) | 150 |
| Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State (ADUN) | 150 |
| Federal University of Transportation Daura (FUTD) | 150 |
| African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) | 150 |
| National University of Science and Technology, Abuja (NUSTA) | 150 |
| Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa | 150 |
| Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State | 150 |
| Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina | 150 |
| Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi | 150 |
| Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State | 150 |
| Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State | 150 |
| Federal University of Education, Kano | 150 |
| Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo | 150 |
| Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE) | 160 |
| Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA) | 150 |
| Federal University of Education Pankshin, Plateau State | 150 |
| Federal University of Education Kontagora, Niger State | 150 |
| University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa Ibom State | 150 |
| Federal University of Environment and Technology, Tai Town, Ogoniland, Rivers State | 150 |
| Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State | 150 |
| Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode | 150 |
| Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies, Iragbuji, Osun State | 150 |
| Federal University of Technology and Environmental Studies, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State. | 150 |
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Requirements To Gain Admission Into Federal Universities in Nigeria
Here are the list of all the requirements you must meet to be qualified for Admission into any of the Federal University you saw above:
- You must select the institution as your first choice during JAMB registration
- You must meet the o’level requirements I.e having credits in five relevant subjects to your course with Mathematics and English Language inclusive
- You must be at least 16 years of age
- You must score above the cut off mark for the institution you selected
- You must make a change of Institution to that of the new one you want to apply if you didn’t select them earlier
Conclusion
This article outlines the various Federal Universities in Nigeria and Their current JAMB cut off marks as accepted by the management and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the current academic session.
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