Kudos, knocks as FG okays 150 minimum mark for universities, nursing colleges, 100 for poly

Sunnewsonline | 12-05-2026 05:16pm |

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), along with key stakeholders including vice-chancellors, rectors, and provosts, has approved a minimum score of 150 for admission into universities and Colleges of Nursing Sciences for the 2026/2027 academic session. Additionally, a minimum score of 100 has been set for admission into polytechnics, while candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education (CoE) will benefit from a waiver under the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This decision has elicited mixed reactions, with some stakeholders expressing support while others have raised concerns regarding its implications for academic standards.

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