JAMB to Set 2026 UTME Cutoff Marks on May 11 in Nigeria
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will finalize the cutoff marks for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on May 11 in Nigeria. This decision will determine which students qualify for admission into Nigerian universities and colleges, affecting thousands of applicants nationwide. The cutoff marks will guide tertiary institutions in their admission processes for the upcoming academic year.
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- •JAMB announced the cutoff marks decision date as May 11, 2026.
- •The cutoff marks apply to the 2026 UTME, a national exam for tertiary admission.
- •Universities and colleges in Nigeria use JAMB's cutoff marks to select candidates.
- •Thousands of Nigerian students take the UTME annually to gain university admission.
- •The decision follows consultations between JAMB and Nigerian tertiary institutions.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If JAMB sets a higher cutoff mark than in previous years fewer students will qualify for university admission, increasing competition and potentially raising academic standards in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
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