Private universities cut off marks 2026/2027

Cut-off marks for private universities in the 2026 cycle range from 212 to 281, with an average of 234 across the 117 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 private universities cut-off in this guide for 2026 is 212 at LMU for Agricultural Science. 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 private universities cut-off in this guide for 2026 is 281 at ABUAD for Medicine and Surgery. 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.