Ondo fixes cut-off marks for public secondary school admission

The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has finalized the cut-off marks for admission into public Junior Secondary Schools across the state for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic session. These marks are determined by candidates' performance in a recent admission assessment, which was scored on a total of 300 points.

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The cut-off marks are based on a total score of 300 marks obtained by candidates in the admission assessment.

According to a statement released on Tuesday, the ministry underscored the importance of this exercise in ensuring a credible and efficient admission process. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, chaired a meeting where the smooth conduct and prompt release of results were commended. He stated that the examination proceeded without major issues, reflecting the ministry's commitment to transparency and merit.

Dr. Akindele Ige, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, elaborated that the assessment is designed to foster a merit-based system, rewarding hard work and ensuring that qualified candidates gain access to quality secondary education. Principals of public secondary schools have been instructed to begin the admission process for students who meet or exceed the established cut-off marks.

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The examination was conducted smoothly and without any major hitch, with the results released promptly.

The ministry has also directed Zonal and Area Education Offices to oversee the admission process within their respective local government areas. Parents and guardians are advised to seek information from appropriate education offices or their children's primary schools and to strictly follow the ministry's guidelines for the admission process.

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The exercise is aimed at fostering a transparent and merit-based admission process that rewards hard work while ensuring that qualified candidates have access to quality secondary education in the State.