2026 UTME Cut-off Marks to be Decided by JAMB on 11th May 2026

JAMB sets Monday, 11th May 2026, to decide on the minimum cut-off points for the 2026/2027 admission process

JAMB Spokesperson, Mr. Fabian Benjamin stated on Sunday that the governing council of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set Monday, 11th May 2026 as the date for the Board to hold its policy meeting with the leaders of all tertiary institutions in Nigeria (university polytechnics and colleges of education) both public and private, to make an informed decision on what should be the Minimum cutoff mark for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) admission in the 2026/2027 academic session.

Mr. Fabian added that the event content will include the unveiling of key policy directions by Maruf Olatunji Alausa, the Minister of Education.

However, this meeting is scheduled to take place at the Body of Benchers Auditorium, Plot 688, Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi, Abuja.

Benjamin also revealed that the meeting agenda will include the 6th edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards (NATAP-M), which is geared towards promoting compliance with admission guidelines and improving standards in tertiary education.

DEAR 2027 JAMB UTME CANDIDATES: Study smart with ExamGuide UTME CBT Practice App. Visit www.examguide.com/offline/products/utme to download.

Below is a copy of Benjamin's statement;

“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.

“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.

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

“Others are regulatory bodies ranging from the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), among others.”

Now that you are aware that the 2026 admission cut-off points will be decided on Monday, 11th May, it is also pertinent to note that this meeting is held annually.

FOR 2027 JAMBITES who aspire to score high, you can get the right UTME videos for all subjects on ExamGuide Learning Hub; https://www.youtube.com/@ExamGuide_Learninghub/videos

You can also step up your 2027 JAMB preparation with ExamGuide UTME app, a trusted tool for UTME exam success. Join thousands of successful students and turn your UTME dream score into reality – download ExamGuide UTME Learning App now and start your journey to academic excellence

Kindly share this information across social media platforms to reach others