JAMB Cut-Off Marks for all Courses 2026/2027

The JAMB cut-off marks for all courses 2026/2027 is one of the most important requirements for any candidate preparing for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Every course, from highly competitive programs like Medicine and Law to less competitive options in Arts and Education, comes with its own expected score range.

This admission cycle, JAMB has provided provide general benchmark scores, while universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education determine their specific departmental cut-off marks. This means scoring the minimum requirement only qualifies you for further screening, not automatic admission.

This complete guide on JAMB cut-off marks for all courses 2026/2027 provides a clear breakdown of score expectations across different fields of study, and will help you understand the required JAMB score, improve your admission strategy, and increase your chances of gaining admission in the 2026/2027 academic session.

JAMB 2026/2027 Cut-Off Marks for all Courses

Following an agreement by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for the 2026 examination, scoring a minimum of 100 in the UTME qualifies on to apply for admission into any discipline.

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However, this does not solely qualifies one to be admitted into that discipline, as the minimum benchmarks include; 150 for universities, 100 for colleges of education, and 100 for polytechnics. Here we have listed out each course and their minimum cut-off mark:

S/N	COURSE TITLE	JAMB CUT-OFF MARK
1	Medicine and Surgery	280
2	Pharmacy	280
3	Law	280
4	Nursing Science	250
5	Medical Laboratory Science	250
6	Petroleum Engineering	250
7	Chemical Engineering	250
8	Computer Engineering	250
9	Mechanical Engineering	250
10	Civil Engineering	250
11	Agricultural Engineering	250
12	Food Engineering	250
13	Electrical / Electronics Engineering	250
14	Computer Science	250
15	Cyber Security Science	250
16	Criminology	250
17	Information Technology	250
18	Physiotherapy	250
19	Radiography	250
20	Biochemistry	250
21	Microbiology	250
22	Anatomy	250
23	Accounting	220
24	Business Administration	220
25	Banking and Finance	220
26	Hotel Management and Technology	220
27	Botany	220
28	Animal Science	220
29	Crop Science	220
30	Soil Science	220
31	Fisheries and Aquaculture	220
32	Forestry and Wildlife Management	220
33	Environmental Management	220
34	Environmental Science	220
35	Agricultural Economics	220
36	Agricultural Extension and Rural Development	220
37	Architecture	220
38	Building	220
39	Land & Surveying & Geoinformatics	220
40	Business Education	220
41	Optometry	220
42	Marketing	220
43	Mass Communication	220
44	Mathematics	220
45	Music	220
46	Educational Administration	200
47	Educational Administration and Supervision	200
48	Educational Management And Policy	200
49	Educational Management	200
50	Educational Management And Planning	200
51	Educational Administration and Planning	200
52	Education and Chemistry	200
53	Elementary Education	200
54	Secretarial Education	200
55	Secretarial Administration and Education	200
56	Education and Accountancy	200
57	Education Accounting	200
58	Vocational and Technical Education	200
59	Vocational Industrial Education	200
60	Computer Education	200
61	Education and Computer Science	200
62	Education and Mathematics	200
63	Education and Integrated Science	200
64	Education and Music	200
65	Education and Yoruba	200
66	Education and EFIK / IBIBIO	200
67	Education and Biology	200
68	Education and Economics	200
69	Business Education	200
70	Education and Political Science	200
71	Education and Social Studies	200
72	Adult Education	200
73	Agricultural Science Education	200
74	Education and English Language	200
75	Home Economics and Education	200
76	Education and Islamic Studies	200
77	Education and French	200
78	Education and Geography	200
79	Education and History	200
80	Education Physics	200
81	Education Fine Art	200
82	Education Fine and Applied Arts	200
83	Education and Religious Studies	200
84	Physical and Health Education	200
85	Physical Education	200
86	Health Education	200
87	Health and Safety Education	200
88	Human Kinetics	200
89	Curriculum and Instruction	200
90	Curriculum Studies	200
91	Creative Arts	200
92	Estate Management	200
93	Geology	200
94	Guidance and Counselling	200
95	History and International Studies	200
96	Human Anatomy	200
97	Human Nutrition and Dietetics	200
98	Insurance	200
99	Library Science	200
100	Linguistics	200
101	Philosophy	200
102	Psychology	200
103	Political Science	200
104	Public Administration	200
105	Quantity Surveying	200
106	Sociology & Anthropology	200
107	Statistics	200
108	Theatre Arts	200
109	Communication Arts	200
110	Urban & Regional Planning	200
111	Project Management	200
112	Counsellor Education	200
113	Education & Introductory Technology	200
114	Education & Religious Studies	200
115	Education & Social Studies	200
116	International Law & Jurisprudence	270
117	Commercial Law	270
118	Private Law	270
119	Public Law	270
120	Sharia/Islamic Law	270
121	Civil Law	270
122	Education Foundation	200
123	Environmental Education	200
124	Zoology	200
125	Geophysics	200
126	Bio-Informatics	200
127	Tourism Studies	200
128	Taxation	200
129	Social Work	200
130	Entrepreneurship	200
131	Peace and Conflict Resolution	200
132	Mechatronics Engineering	250
133	Metallurgical Engineering	250
134	Public Health Technology	200
135	Veterinary Medicine	230
136	Automobile Engineering	250
137	Biomedical Engineering	250
138	Industrial and Production Engineering	250
139	Information Communication Engineering	250
140	Family, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences	200
141	Food Science and Technology	200
142	Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology	200
143	Animal Production	200
144	Crop Production	200
145	Plant Science	200
146	Agronomy	200
147	Demography and Social Statistics	200
148	Pre-Primary	200
149	Environmental Biology	200
150	Geography	200
151	Business Management	200

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques: What is the JAMB cut-off mark for all courses in 2026/2027?

Ans: There is no single cut-off for all courses. Each course has its own score range depending on competitiveness.

Ques: Which courses have the highest JAMB cut-off marks?

Ans: Courses like Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, and Engineering usually have the highest cut-off marks, often above 220.

Ques: What is the JAMB cut-off mark for less competitive courses?

Ans: Courses in Arts, Education, and Agriculture can start from 140 and above.

Ques: Can I study Medicine with a low JAMB score?

Ans: No, Medicine is highly competitive and typically requires very high scores (around 250 and above).

Ques: Do all schools use the same cut-off marks for courses?

Ans: No, each institution sets its own departmental cut-off marks for each course.

Ques: Is meeting the cut-off mark enough to gain admission?

Ans: No, you must also perform well in post-UTME and meet O’Level requirements.

Ques: What is a safe JAMB score for most courses?

Ans: A score of 180–200 is generally considered safe for many courses, though competitive ones require more.

Ques: Can I change my course if I don’t meet the cut-off mark?

Ans: Yes, you can apply for a change of course or institution to one with a lower cut-off.

Ques: Are science courses higher than arts courses in cut-off marks?

Ans: Generally, yes. Science and professional courses tend to have higher cut-off marks due to demand.

Ques: When will JAMB release official cut-off marks for 2026/2027?

Ans: The official cut-off marks are usually announced after the JAMB policy meeting each year.