Low UTME Scores Force Tertiary Institutions to Accept Low Scores for Admission
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results have been released, and many students are left uncertain about their next steps due to the low pass rate.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that some universities will accept JAMB scores as low as 140, 150, and 160.
According to reports, many students who sat for the UTME are struggling to come to terms with their low scores, and are now exploring alternative institutions and courses.
Some are considering polytechnics and colleges of education, while others are thinking of taking a gap year to prepare for the next UTME cycle.
In response to the low pass rate, the Nigerian government has urged students to consider alternative institutions and courses that match their scores and career aspirations.
The government has also assured students that there are many universities in the country that accept low JAMB scores.
To help students make informed decisions, our correspondent has compiled a list of universities that accept 140, 150, and 160 JAMB scores.
Universities Accepting 160 JAMB Score and Above
The following universities accept JAMB scores of 160 and above:
1. Abia State University
2. Achievers University
3. Akwa Ibom State University
4. Al-Qalam University
5. American University of Nigeria
6. Augustine University
7. Babcock University
8. Bowen University
9. Covenant University
10. Edo University
11. Igbinedion University
12. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
13. Madonna University
14. Nile University of Nigeria
15. Oduduwa University
16. Pan-Atlantic University
17. Paul University
18. Redeemer’s University
19. Renaissance University
20. Rhema University
21. Samuel Adegboyega University
22. Skyline University Nigeria
23. Summit University
24. Tansian University
25. University of Mkar
26. Veritas University
27. Wellspring University
Universities Accepting 150 JAMB Score and Above
The following universities accept JAMB scores of 150 and above:
1. Adamawa State University
2. Ajayi Crowther University
3. Al-Hikmah University
4. Benson Idahosa University
5. Bingham University
6. Caritas University
7. Chrisland University
8. Crawford University
9. Hallmark University
10. Mountain Top University
11. Novena University
12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University
13. Precious Cornerstone University
14. Renaissance University
15. Rhema University
16. Salem University
17. Southwestern University
18. Tansian University
19. University of Mkar
20. Veritas University
21. Wellspring University
Universities Accepting 140 JAMB Score and Above
The following universities accept JAMB scores of 140 and above:
1. Admiralty University of Nigeria
2. African University of Science and Technology
3. Baze University
4. Chrisland University
5. Delta State University
6. Federal University, Dutse
7. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
8. Federal University, Gashua
9. Federal University, Gusau
10. Federal University, Kasere
11. Federal University, Otuoke
12. Gombe State University
13. Lead City University
14. Modibbo Adama University of Technology
15. Nile University of Nigeria
16. Northwest University
17. Obong University
18. Oduduwa University
19. PAMO University of Medical Sciences
20. Renaissance University
21. Rhema University
22. Ritman University
23. Samuel Adegboyega University
24. Skyline University Nigeria
25. Summit University
26. University of Africa
27. University of Mkar
28. Veritas University
29. Wellspring University
The Nigerian government has assured students that there are many opportunities available to them, and that they should not be discouraged by their low UTME scores.
We encourage students to remain positive and focused, and to explore all available options to achieve their academic and career goals.
