JAMB approves 160 as cut-off mark for admission into universities

The authorities of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. JAMB, on Tuesday approved 160 as a minimum cut-off mark for candidates seeking admission into public universities in Nigeria.

This is the outcome of JAMB’s 19th policy meeting on admissions to tertiary institutions in Nigeria held at Bola Babalakin auditorium, Gbongan, Osun State.

The meeting, which was attended by Vice Chancellors, Rectors of Polytechnics and provosts of colleges of education also approved 140 for private universities, while 120 was fixed as a cut-off mark for public polytechnic and 110 for private polytechnic.

Similarly, 100 and above was approved for colleges of education.

Making these disclosures during the meeting, the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede said plans were underway to conduct an open examination for students seeking admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.