JAMB Cut-off Mark For Federal Universities In Nigeria (2024)

This post is targeted at various prospective students of Federal Universities across Nigeria, to help guide them on the cut-off marks for their preferred institution of study.

It should be recalled that not too long ago, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB pegged university cut-off marks at 180 but due to certain factors in play, most Federal Universities have decided to either increase or decrease their cut-off marks.

JAMB Cut off Mark for Federal Universities 2019

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU) – 120

2. Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU) Zaria – 120

3. Bayero University, Kano (BUK)- 120

4. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) – 120

5. Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) – 120

6. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna) – 120

7. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) – 120

8. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD) – 120

9. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDutsinma) – 120

10. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State(FUKashere) – 120

11. 11.Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULafia)- 120

12. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULokoja) – 120

13. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)- 120

12. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOtuoke) – 120

13. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE)- 120

14. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWukari)- 120

15. Michael Okpara Uni. of Agric., Umudike (MOUAU)- 120

16. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH, formerly FUTYOLA)- 120

17. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (NOUN) – N/A

18. Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna – 120

19. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) – 120

20. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife – 120

21. Police Academy Wudil – 120

22. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), Gwagwalada – 120

23. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) – 120

24. Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) – 120

25. University of Benin (UNIBEN) – 120

26. University of Calabar (UNICAL) – 120

27. University of Ibadan (UI) – 120

28. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – 120

29. University of Jos (UNIJOS) – 120

30. University of Lagos (UNILAG) – 120

31. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) – 120

32. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – 120

33. University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) – 120

34. University of Uyo (UNIUYO) – 120

35. Usumanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK) – 120

Hope you find this information useful. This post was updated 2023. Although, the Jamb registrar gave this information, Universities hardly honor this as they use POST-UTME to select their own candidates.

Below are the JAMB cut-off marks of various Federal Universities 2023:

JAMB Cut-off Marks For Federal Universities in Nigeria this 2024

• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU) cut off is 180
• Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU) Zaria cut-off mark is 180
• Bayero University, Kano (BUK) – 180
• Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) – 180
• Federal University of Technology, Akure cut off mark is 180
• Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna) – 180
• Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) cut off mark is 180
• Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD) – 180
• Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDutsinma) – 180
• Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State(FUKashere) – 180
• Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULafia)- 180
• Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULokoja) – 180
• Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)- 180
• Federal University, Otuoke cut off mark is 180
• Federal University of Oye-Ekiti off mark is 180
• Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWukari)- 180
• Michael Okpara Uni. of Agric., Umudike (MOUAU)- 180
• Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH, formerly FUTYOLA)- 180
• National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (NOUN) – N/A
• Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna – 180
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) – 180
• Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife – 200
• Police Academy Wudil – 180 (2016 cut-off mark confirmed)
• University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), Gwagwalada – 180
• Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) – 200
• Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) – 180
• University of Benin (UNIBEN) – 200
• University of Calabar (UNICAL) – 180
• University of Ibadan (UI) – 200
• University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – 180
• University of Jos (UNIJOS) – 180
• University of Lagos (UNILAG) cut off mark is 200
• University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) – 180
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) cut off mark is 180
• University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) – 180
• University of Uyo (UNIUYO) – 180
• Usumanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK) – 180

Top 5 Best Federal Universities In Nigeria (2024)

Federal universities are seen as top schools in the country. Infact, they have been the choice for most outgoing secondary school students to pursue their academics at a higher level. Although, all federal universities in Nigeria have been dully accredited by the National University council (NUC), there are some that are better than others in terms of qualitative education and specialization.

We provided the best 5 federal universities in the country below and a little information on their courses offered and area of specialty.

University of Ibadan

This academic institution is ranked as the best university in Nigeria according to NUC this 2024. Founded in 1947, the University of Ibadan is a college that receives support from the University of London. Since its establishment, the college has produced first class graduates.

This school offers various courses and has 13 faculties and different departments. Some of the faculties in UI includes: Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Clinical Sciences,
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Law, etc.

The University of Ibadan College of Medicine is regarded as the best in the country for medical students.

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

The second best federal university in Nigeria is UNN. It was founded in 1955 by the first president of the country, Nnamdi Azikwe and bears the country’s name.

UNN has 15 faculties and more than 90 departments, all accredited. This tertiary institution offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. As earlier said in the preamble of this article, it is one of the schools that students want to attend especially in the South-East.

The University of Nigeria has four campuses, but the main campus is located in Enugu state. The tertiary institution has produced some of the best minds in the country. Some of which include: Godwin Emefiele (central bank governor), Okechukwu Enelamah, Dora Akunyili (late NAFDAC Boss), Pat Utomi, Peter Obi.

University of Lagos (UNILAG)

UNILAG is also on this list of top universities in Nigeria and is ranked third. The main campus is located at Akoka with two other campuses in Yaba and Surulere.

Some courses in UNILAG include: Basic Medical Science, Business Administration, Clinical Sciences, Law, Engineering, Pharmacy, Mass Communications, etc. The University of Lagos also offers professional courses in Accounting, Business Administration, etc.

Obafemi Awolowo University

OAU is also another federal university in the country that offers quality education and is seen as one of the best in Africa. Its no surprise that JAMB rates them high when it comes to academics.

Most graduates tend to run their Masters (MSc) in this school. It is also one of the largest universities in Nigeria with a land mass of 11,862 hectares. According to its vice chancellor, OAU has a vision of becoming the top best rated universities in Africa. This it hopes to achieve using state of the art technology in researching, teaching and ICT.

Ahmadu Bello University

Among the top federal universities in the country, Ahmadu Bello University stands out as the best in the Northern part of Nigeria.

Founded in 1962, ABU was named after the Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello. The university has 15 approved faculties. Admission into ABU, can be done either through writing JAMB or direct entry. You can also enrol for masters and Phd in this college of learning.

NUC latest ranking ranked Ahmadu Bello as the sixth best university in Nigeria. Other federal schools worthy of mention include: University of Ilorin, FUTO, UNIZIK, etc.