Arts cut off marks 2026/2027

Cut-off marks for arts in the 2026 cycle range from 211 to 259, with an average of 230 across the 82 institution-course combinations tracked in this guide. JAMB's national minimum is 150; the figure that decides consideration is always the specific course cut-off at the institution.

The lowest arts cut-off in this guide for 2026 is 211 at NOUN for English Language. Sorting the table on this page ascending by UTME cut-off surfaces the most accessible options first - useful for candidates with mid-range JAMB scores.

The highest arts cut-off in this guide for 2026 is 259 at UNILAG for Mass Communication. These competitive-ceiling figures reflect the strongest candidate pools; a comfortable margin above the cut-off plus a strong post-UTME is the realistic plan.

JAMB sets the national minimum admissible score at its annual policy meeting (150 for universities in 2026). Each institution then sets its own general and course-specific cut-offs above that floor, based on candidate volume, applicant strength and the number of available places. The course cut-off, not the national minimum, is the decisive figure.

Yes. Cut-offs are reset for each admission cycle. They rise when more high-scoring candidates choose a programme and ease when applicant volume drops. Plan around the current 2026 figure rather than a previous year's number, and always confirm against the institution's official portal before paying any fees.

Official cut-off marks are published by each institution on its admissions or registry portal, and by JAMB through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). The figures on this page are paraphrased from those announcements and kept current through the 2026 cycle; treat the institution's own portal as authoritative.