After the announcement of the 2025 UTME scores, numerous students aiming for admission into Nigerian universities are inquiring about which institutions are still providing opportunities for those with lower scores.
With the admission season fast approaching, questions about school choices, catchment areas, and departmental requirements have become top of mind for students and parents alike.
Many are seeking guidance from educational consultants, online forums, and career counsellors to obtain trustworthy information about schools that accept admissions based on their UTME scores.
For some, the focus has shifted from prestigious universities to more accessible polytechnics and colleges of education, while others are considering taking a gap year to prepare for the next UTME cycle.
Recall that the 2025 UTME was particularly alarming as over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200, with only 0.63% achieving 300 or above, highlighting a challenging year for admissions.
Although technical glitches in 157 centres further complicated the process, however, JAMB launched a review and subsequently rescheduled efforts to address these issues.
Many top universities in the country have established a minimum UTME score of 200 as their cut-off mark for admissions.
However, some institutions have set lower thresholds, allowing scores as low as 150 or 160 for various programs.
This article highlights federal, state, and private universities in Nigeria that welcome candidates with lower scores;
Universities Accepting 160 JAMB score 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 scores 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
