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JAMB to Set 2026 UTME Cutoff Marks on May 11

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on May 11.
  • Key decisions, including minimum UTME cutoff marks for the 2026/2027 academic session, will be determined during the meeting.
  • The event in Abuja will involve stakeholders from tertiary institutions and regulatory bodies, with the Minister of Education set to unveil policy directions.

Nigeria's education sector is gearing up for a pivotal moment as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) convenes its annual Policy Meeting on Admissions. Scheduled for May 11th in Abuja, this gathering is where the crucial decisions that shape the landscape of tertiary education for the upcoming academic year will be made.

The primary focus will be the determination of the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cutoff marks. This decision directly impacts thousands of prospective students across the nation, setting the benchmark for entry into universities, colleges of education, and polytechnics. The Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, is expected to provide key policy directions, signaling the government's priorities for higher education.

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.

— Fabian BenjaminJAMB spokesperson, explaining the significance of the upcoming policy meeting.

This meeting is more than just a procedural event; it's a critical forum for stakeholders. Vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars, admission officers, and representatives from regulatory bodies like the National Universities Commission (NUC) will converge to discuss and agree upon admission guidelines and policies. This collaborative approach aims to ensure a standardized and fair admission process nationwide.

Beyond setting cutoff marks, the event will also feature the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards (NATAP-M). This initiative recognizes and promotes compliance with admission guidelines, fostering a culture of excellence and integrity within the tertiary education system. The inclusion of goodwill messages from organizations like the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) further highlights the interconnectedness of various educational and youth development initiatives in Nigeria.

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

— Fabian BenjaminJAMB spokesperson, detailing the meeting's role in guiding the upcoming admission exercise.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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