Following the recently released results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), many candidates across the country have been left worried and uncertain about their chances of securing university admission this year. The underwhelming performance in the exams has heightened concerns among students and parents alike, especially for those who initially set their sights on highly competitive institutions.
As admission processes begin to take shape, conversations about catchment areas, departmental cut-off marks, and school alternatives have become increasingly important. While some students are now considering polytechnics and colleges of education, others are contemplating waiting another year to retake the exam. Educational consultants, online forums, and career advisors are witnessing increased inquiries from candidates desperate to make informed decisions about their academic futures.
To help ease the decision-making process, here’s a comprehensive look at universities in Nigeria that currently accept lower JAMB scores starting from 140, 150, and 160:
Universities Accepting 160 JAMB Score And Above
- Abia State University
- Achievers University
- Akwa Ibom State University
- Al-Qalam University
- American University of Nigeria
- Augustine University
- Babcock University
- Bowen University
- Covenant University
- Edo University
- Igbinedion University
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University
- Madonna University
- Nile University of Nigeria
- Oduduwa University
- Pan-Atlantic University
- Paul University
- Redeemer’s University
- Renaissance University
- Rhema University
- Samuel Adegboyega University
- Skyline University Nigeria
- Summit University
- Tansian University
- University of Mkar
- Veritas University
- Wellspring University
Universities Accepting 150 JAMB Score And Above
- Adamawa State University
- Ajayi Crowther University
- Al-Hikmah University
- Benson Idahosa University
- Bingham University
- Caritas University
- Chrisland University
- Crawford University
- Hallmark University
- Mountain Top University
- Novena University
- Nigerian Turkish Nile University
- Precious Cornerstone University
- Renaissance University
- Rhema University
- Salem University
- Southwestern University
- Tansian University
- University of Mkar
- Veritas University
- Wellspring University
Universities Accepting 140 JAMB Score And Above
- Admiralty University of Nigeria
- African University of Science and Technology
- Baze University
- Chrisland University
- Delta State University
- Federal University, Dutse
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
- Federal University, Gashua
- Federal University, Gusau
- Federal University, Kasere
- Federal University, Otuoke
- Gombe State University
- Lead City University
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology
- Nile University of Nigeria
- Northwest University
- Obong University
- Oduduwa University
- PAMO University of Medical Sciences
- Renaissance University
- Rhema University
- Ritman University
- Samuel Adegboyega University
- Skyline University Nigeria
- Summit University
- University of Africa
- University of Mkar
- Veritas University
- Wellspring University
With this information, candidates with scores ranging between 140 and 160 can now identify institutions where they stand a better chance of gaining admission while considering other important factors such as location, course availability, and tuition fees.