The Digest:
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will hold its 2026 policy meeting on admissions on May 11 to determine the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks and admission guidelines for tertiary institutions. In a statement on Sunday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin said the meeting, scheduled to take place in Abuja, will feature the unveiling of key policy directions by Minister of Education Tunji Alausa. Attendees will include vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars, and representatives of NUC, NCCE, and NBTE. The sixth edition of the NATAP-M awards will also hold during the event.
Key Points:
- The cut-off mark will determine admission eligibility for millions of UTME candidates.
- Tertiary institutions must adhere strictly to the guidelines announced at the meeting.
- The meeting sets the official tone for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
- NELFUND and NYSC will deliver goodwill messages at the event.
- The NATAP-M awards recognise institutions for compliance with admission guidelines.
Watch for the announcement of the minimum cut-off mark on May 11 and how it compares to previous years.
Sources: PM News
