Can I Gain Admission With A Low JAMB Score?

You recently checked your JAMB result, and you discovered to your amazement that you came out with a low JAMB score. Or your situation is very bad because you scored 150, 160, 170 and or below 180 in JAMB!

Well, the truth is you are not alone as many candidates are facing similar situation.

But, the good news is that, with the reduction Cut-Off marks to 150 for Universities and 100 for Polytechnics, colleges of education, and nursing schools, candidates who have lost hope of gaining admission now have their hopes rekindled.

Alternative Pathways with Low JAMB Scores

Change of Institution/Course: If you scored below 200, apply for a change of institution through the JAMB portal to schools that set lower cut-offs (often 140–160), such as many state and private universities.

Polytechnics & Colleges of Education: These institutions often accept scores from 100–140, offering National Diploma (ND) programs that can lead to direct entry into universities later.

Pre-degree/Remedial Programs: These programs offer an internal path into university, where passing the program allows you to bypass high JAMB score requirements.

Part-time Programs: Many public universities offer part-time programs that often have lower entry requirements than full-time, direct entry, or UTME options.

JUPEB/IJMB: These A-Level programs allow you to gain admission into the 200 level of a university after 7–9 months of study.

Other Important Considerations

1. 2025/2026 Cut-off: JAMB generally allows 150 for universities and 100 for polytechnics, though many schools set higher minimums.
2. Departmental Cut-offs: Even if a school accepts 150, popular courses like Nursing or Law require much higher scores (often 220–270+).
3. O’Level Results: A strong WAEC/NECO result is essential to bolster a low JAMB score during post-UTME screening.

The main aim of this post is to acquaint our students who are having some pitiable JAMB scores with information about Universities and Polytechnics that can accept them for Post-UTME screening exercise.

Underlisted below are some Nigerian Universities that accept low score

Nigerian Universities That Accept Low JAMB Score For Admission?

• Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
• Enugu State University of Science Tech
• Rivers State University of Science and Technology, RSUST
• Delta State University, Abraka, DELSU
• Abia State University, Uturu, ABSUU
• University of Maiduguri, UNIMAID
• Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
• Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO
• University of Jos UNIJOS
• Niger Delta University NDU
• Tai Solarin University of Education TASUED
• Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
• University Oye-Ekiti
• Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State
• Ebonyi State University EBSU
• University of Uyo, Uniuyo
• University of Calabar Unical
• Kogi State University, KSU
• Ambrose Alli University Edo State (AAU)
• Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
• Anambra State University
• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
• Kaduna State University, KASU
• Imo State University IMSU

Nigerian Polytechnics That Accept Low JAMB Score

We have also put together some other polytechnics aside from the ones listed above that accept low score in Post-UTME.

See list below:-

• Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State.
• Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi.
• Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola.
• Akwa-Ibom State College of Art and Science, Numkum
• Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot-Osurua
• Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo
• Delta State Polytechnic, Ogharra
• Federal polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa state
• Federal polytechnic, Nekede, Imo state
• Kano State Polytechnic, Kano.
• Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.
• Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.
• Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu.
• Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
• Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia.
• Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru.
• Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna State.
• Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke.
• Grace Polytechnic, Surulere, Lagos.
• Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Akwa Ibom state.
• Igbajo Polytechnic, Igbajo, Osun state.
• Interlink Polytechnic, Ubiaja, Edo state..
• Light House Polytechnic, Evbuobanosa, Edo state.
• Federal polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state.
• Federal polytechnic, Ede, Osun state.
• Federal polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi
• Federal coll of Animal health & production Tech., Ibadan
• Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata-Mafara, Zamfara State.
• Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro
• Edo State Institute of Management and Technology, Usen
• Gateway ICT Institute, Itori, Ewekoro, Ogun State.
• Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Igbesa, Ogun State.
• Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State.
• Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina.
• Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo
• Institute of Management. & Technology, Enugu.
• Jigawa State Polytechnic, DutseOsun State Polytechnic, Iree.
• Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State.
• Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori.
• Rivers State College of Arts and Science, Rumola, Port Harcourt.
• Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State.
• Sokoto State Polytechnic, Sokoto.
• Taraba State Polytechnic, Jalingo.
• The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State.
• The Polytechnic, Ijebu Igbo
• Yobe State Polytechnic, Geidam.

List of Universities & Polytechnics That Accept 140,150, 160,170 to 180 JAMB Score 2026/2027

List of Universities & Polytechnics That Accept 140,150, 160,170 to 180 JAMB Score 2026/2027

Official List Of Nigerian Universities Accepting IJMB Certificate [200L Admission]

Yes, you can gain admission with a low JAMB score (150–190) in Nigeria by adopting specific strategies: choosing private or state universities with lower cut-offs, applying to polytechnics or colleges of education, or opting for Part-Time, IJMB, or JUPEB programs. With a low score, prioritizing less competitive courses and ensuring strong O’Level results to boost your aggregate score is key.

Frequently asked Questions:

We believe these information will help candidates who had low JAMB score. If you have any enquiries or questions about these universities, kindly indicate that using the comment box below. We will answer your questions as prompt as we can.