2025 UTME: Nigerian universities that accept low JAMB score

Amid ongoing concerns about low performance in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, several universities across Nigeria have announced relatively low cut-off marks for the 2024/2025 academic session, offering opportunities to candidates who scored below 180 or 160.

A number of federal and state universities, particularly in northern Nigeria, have set their cut-off marks between 140 and 150 for various courses, particularly in education, arts, and social sciences.

Below is a list of 10 universities that accept lower JAMB scores:

1. Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG)
   
   BASUG accepts candidates with scores from 140, especially in departments such as Education, Agricultural Science, and Sociology.

2. Sokoto State University (SSU)
   
   SSU’s cut-off begins at 140 for courses including Political Science, Education, and History.

3. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA)
   
   While primarily science-oriented, KSUSTA admits candidates with scores from 140 in selected courses including agriculture and social sciences.

4. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
   
   FUBK, a relatively new federal institution, accepts applicants from 140 upwards for some departments such as Sociology and History.

5. Taraba State University (TASU), Jalingo
   
   TASU maintains a cut-off of 140 for several programs, particularly in Education and Public Administration.

6. Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos
   
   Some departments at PLASU accept scores between 150 and 160, with a focus on arts and education.

7. Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa
   
   Formerly OSUSTECH, OAUSTECH accepts JAMB scores starting from 160 in courses such as Fisheries, Industrial Chemistry, and Biological Sciences.

8. Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi
   
   ADSU maintains a minimum requirement of 140 in various courses including Business and Sociology.

9. Federal University, Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State
   
   FUD has a general minimum score of 150 for courses in Arts, Agriculture, and Management.

10. Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS), Zamfara State
    
    FUGUS admitted candidates with scores as low as 150 in some departments in the last academic session, particularly in Arts and Education.

Candidates are advised to consult the official websites of the respective institutions for updates, as cut-off marks may vary by department and change annually based on institutional policies.