Seeking university admissions can be a very difficult task, especially when your JAMB score isn’t as high as you hoped. But don’t lose heart! There’s a silver lining for students who find themselves in this situation.
In 2024, a number of universities in Nigeria are opening their doors wider, offering opportunities to those with lower JAMB scores.
This blog post is dedicated to shedding light on these institutions, providing a beacon of hope for aspiring students. We’ll explore the list of universities that have adjusted their admission criteria, making higher education more accessible.
Whether it’s due to new educational policies, institutional changes, or a desire to embrace a broader range of talents, these universities are redefining the path to academic success.
So, if you’re worried that your JAMB score might not make the cut, stick around. You might just find the perfect university for you, one that looks beyond the numbers and sees the potential in every student.
We understand your concerns, but rest assured that we will guide you in finding a reputable university where you can pursue your preferred course of study.
List of Universities that Accept 160 as JAMB Cut-off Mark in Nigeria:
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, Kano State
- Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka – UNN
- Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu-Nike, Enugu State
- Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State – UNIOSUN
- Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto State – SSU
- Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State
- Baptist College of Theology, Obinze, Owerri (Affiliated to University of Port Harcourt)
- Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State – FUD
- Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State
- Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State – FUBK
- Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos State
- University of Medical Sciences — UNIMED
- McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State
- Westland University, Iwo, Osun State
- Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo State
- Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State — EKSU
- Essien Ukpabia Presbyterian Theological College, Itu (Affiliated to University of Calabar)
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State — ATBU
- Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna State
- First Technical University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State – UDUSOK
- Novena University, Ogume, Delta State
- University of Maiduguri – UNIMAID
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State – UNIZIK
- Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State – FUGUS
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State – MOUAU
- Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State – KWASU
- Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
- American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State
- Edo State University, Uzairue
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
- Hallmark University, Ijebu-Itele, Ogun State
- Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode, Ughelli North, Delta State
- Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State — OOU
- Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
- University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State
- Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
- Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State
- The Apostolic Church Theological Seminary, Amumara (Affiliated to University of Uyo)
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology – MAUTECH
- Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
- Dominion University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Technical University Ibadan — TECH-U
- Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta State
- Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo State
- Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu State
- Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa, Benin City, Edo State
- Clifford University, Owerri, Abia State
- Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State
- Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu State
- Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State
- Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State
- KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State
- Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State
- Rhema University, Aba, Abia State
- Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State
- Crowford University of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun State
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State
- Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina State
- University of Mkar, Gboko, Benue State
- Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State
- Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu, Enugu State
- Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State
- Tansian University, Oba, Anambra State
- Summit University, Offa, Kwara State
- Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State
- Skyline University Nigeria, Kano, Kano State
- Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo State
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
- Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
- Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun State
- Mountain Top University, Makogi-Oba, Ogun State
- Obong University, Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom
- Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State
- Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
- The Samuel Bill Theological College, Abak, Akwa Ibom State (Affiliated to University of Uyo)
- Baze University, Abuja, FCT
- World Harvest Bible College and Seminary, Calabar (Affiliated to UNICAL)
- Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
- Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State
- Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, FCT
- Nigerian Christian Bible College, Abak, Akwa Ibom State
- Paul University, Awka, Anambra State
- Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun State
- ECWA College of Education, Igbaja, Kwara State
- Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau (Affiliated to ABU Zaria)
- College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies, Ilorin (Affiliated to Bayero University, Kano)
- Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, Osun State (Affiliated to University of Ibadan)
List of Universities that Accept 170 JAMB Cut Off Mark
We also promised to list universities that accept only 170 as their minimum JAMB cut-off mark. Here are the universities:
- Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
- Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau State
- Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State
- Veritas University, Abuja, FCT
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
Please note that some of the institutions listed above, although their minimum cut-off mark is 170, it might be higher for some competitive courses.