FG to probe controversy over JAMB Cut-off marks

The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja pledged to look into the controversy over the cut-off marks for students seeking for admission into universities.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr MacJohn ‎Nwaobiala‎, disclosed this to State House correspondents after briefing President Muhammed Buhari on the activities of the ministry.

What You Should Know about JAMB Cut-OFF Mark

The JAMB cut off mark is the minimum JAMB UTME score a candidate is expected to have before he or she could sit for Post Utme/screening exam or be admitted at the individual Universities and Polytechnics.

The JAMB Cut-off Marks are those used by the institutions in the admission year. The Schools are yet to announce any change to the JAMB 2016/2017 Cut-off marks session.

JAMB Cut off mark for polytechnics and colleges of education in Nigeria are generally 150. Same with Colleges of Education.