*Good morning everyone* *Dear JAMBITES,Let me clear you all on the issue of CUT OFF MARK.* Beacaue, I just realized that so many JAMBITES don't know much about cut off mark.Thats why, you will see someone going for a competitive course with 200 as JAMB score and he or she will be happy,after all ,the university will definitely NOT cut more than 200. See,as a university aspirant, it's important to know that "cut-off mark" is not just one fixed number. There are actually different types of cut-off marks, and each plays a unique role in your admission journey. Let me break the different TYPES of CUTOFF MARKS down for you.Number 3 is the most Important. 1. JAMB General Cut-off Mark. This is the minimum score set by JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) for all universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria. For universities, it's usually around 140–180 For polytechnics, it might be 120–180 Note that,this JAMB general cut off mark is just the baseline. It doesn't guarantee admission. It only means you’re qualified to apply to institutions. 2. Institutional Cut-off Mark. Each school sets its own cut-off mark above JAMB’s general minimum, depending on its standards, popularity, and competition. For Example: UniJos or UNN might set 200 as their cut-off mark ABU might use 180 A private university may accept 160. So even if JAMB says 160 is okay, the school may demand more than 160 But they can't Cut LESS than 160. 3. Departmental Cut-off Mark. This is the minimum score you need to gain admission into a specific course or department in a university or polytechnic. It is more important than the general school cut-off because it determines if you can study the course you applied for. How is it decided? Each department looks at: 1. The number of students applying for that course 2. The number of available slots (admission spaces) 3. How well students performed in JAMB (UTME) and Post-UTME. *CHANGE OF INSTITUTION/COURSE IS NOW FULLY ACTIVATED ON PORTAL.* *Note that it requires physical appearance bcoz thumbprint will be done for verification*