The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has fixed 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026 academic session.

The decision was reached on Monday at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions in Abuja, with the minister of education, Tuniji Alausa, and stakeholders from various tertiary institutions in attendance.

Stakeholders fixed the minimum benchmark for admission into polytechnics and monotechnics at 100, while colleges of nursing sciences will also admit candidates with a minimum score of 150.

The meeting, attended by vice chancellors, rectors, provosts and heads of regulatory agencies, also approved deadlines for the conclusion of admissions.

Public universities are expected to complete admissions by October 31, private universities by November 30, while polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of education have until December 31, 2026.

Here’s a categorised list of courses you can study within this score range:

A. Science Courses (140–180 JAMB Score)

1. Fisheries

Focuses on the management and production of fish and aquatic resources for food and commercial purposes.

2. Agricultural Science

Covers crop and animal farming techniques, soil science, and food production systems.

3. Home Science and Nutrition

Studies human nutrition, food management, and the science of healthy living and family care.

4. Animal Science

Deals with the biology, breeding, and care of livestock and domesticated animals.

5. Botany

Involves the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, and uses.

6. Anatomy

Focuses on the structure of the human body—used as a foundation in health and medical sciences.

7. Marine Biology

Studies marine life, ocean ecosystems, and the biology of organisms in saltwater environments.

8. Zoology

Explores animal life, including classification, evolution, behaviour, and habitats.

9. Science Laboratory Technology

Trains students in lab operations, diagnostics, and scientific experiments across various fields.

B. Art Courses (140–180 JAMB Score)

1. Arabic Studies

Focuses on Arabic language, literature, and Islamic culture and civilisation.

2. Archaeology

Involves the study of past human life through material remains like artefacts and structures.

3. Christian Religious Studies

Explores Christian beliefs, teachings, ethics, and history of the Church.

4. Fine Arts

Encompasses drawing, painting, sculpture, and visual expression through art.

5. Drama/Performing Arts

Focuses on acting, stage performance, and theatrical production.

7. Theatre Arts

A broader study of drama, including script writing, directing, and stage management.

8. English Language

Involves a deep study of English grammar, literature, phonetics, and communication skills.

10. French

Teaches French language proficiency, literature, and Francophone culture.

11. History and International Studies

Combines historical events with analysis of global political relations and diplomacy.

12. Music

Focuses on musical theory, instruments, composition, and performance techniques.

C. Commercial Courses (140–180 JAMB Score)

1. Business Administration

Teaches management, entrepreneurship, finance, and business operations.

2. Public Administration

Focuses on government operations, public policy, and administrative leadership.

3. Marketing

Covers promotion, advertising, consumer behaviour, and product distribution.

4. Insurance

Involves risk management, policies, and the financial protection industry.

5. Taxation

Focuses on tax systems, laws, administration, and financial regulations.

6. Criminology and Security Studies

Studies criminal behaviour, law enforcement, and security strategies.

7. Library and Information Science

Teaches the organisation, management, and use of information resources and libraries.

8. Hospitality and Tourism

Covers hotel management, travel services, and customer relations in the tourism industry.

9. Political Science

Studies political systems, government structures, public policy, and global politics.

10. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

The course focuses on managing conflicts, peacebuilding, and negotiation in societies. (The Nation)

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