JAMB to Decide UTME Cut-off Marks on May 11

Nigeria's tertiary education landscape is set for crucial policy decisions as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) prepares to convene its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions. Scheduled for Monday, May 11, this pivotal gathering will bring together key stakeholders to determine essential guidelines for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic session.

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The board’s annual policy meeting on admissions is a crucial annual gathering where stakeholders decide minimum tolerable UTME marks, admission guidelines, and policies for tertiary institutions.

The primary agenda item is the determination of minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks. This decision directly impacts thousands of prospective students vying for limited spaces in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the nation. The meeting, to be held at the Body of Benchers Auditorium in Abuja, will be presided over by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who is expected to unveil major policy directions.

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The meeting will take place at the Body of Benchers Auditorium, Plot 688, Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi, Abuja.

This annual policy meeting is more than just a setting of numbers; it's a forum where the future direction of tertiary education admissions is charted. Stakeholders, including vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars, admission officers, and representatives from regulatory bodies like the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), will deliberate on admission guidelines and policies.

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The meeting is expected to, in particular, formally set the tone for the 2026/2027 admission exercise while impressing on attendees the need to adhere strictly to stipulated guidelines.

Beyond setting the cut-off marks, the meeting will also formally set the tone for the 2026/2027 admission exercise, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to stipulated guidelines. Furthermore, the event will host the 6th edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards, an initiative designed to foster compliance and elevate standards within the tertiary education system. This comprehensive approach underscores Nigeria's commitment to refining its educational framework and ensuring a structured admission process.

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Attendees at the 2026 meeting would include critical stakeholders such as vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars and their admission officers.