BREAKING: Major Changes in 2025 JAMB Policy — Everything Students & Parents Must Know Now!
Discover the full breakdown of the 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting — admission deadlines, ranking system, cut-off marks, top scorers, and more. Stay informed and boost your university admission chances now!
Big Shifts in JAMB 2025 — What It Means for You
The 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting has just concluded, and it’s delivering massive updates that every Nigerian student, parent, and educational stakeholder must know. From how UTME scores are evaluated to when offers expire — the entire admission process has been redefined.
If you’re planning to gain admission this year, this might be the most important article you’ll read.
JAMB Is Now a Ranking Exam — Not Just About High Scores
“JAMB is not an achievement test; it is a ranking exam,” declared Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar.
What Does That Mean?
It’s no longer just about your UTME score — it’s about where your score places you nationally.
Every result slip will now show:
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✅ Your actual UTME score
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✅ Your national rank
📊 Real-Life Ranking Examples:
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A student with 370 ranked 16th in Nigeria
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A student with 200 ranked 533,005th
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A score of 140 may place you beyond 1.5 millionth position
Takeaway:
👉 Ranking is now king. A high score without a competitive rank may not secure you admission. Compare your result nationally, not just locally.
2025 UTME Top 10 Candidates and Their Choices
Here are the top-performing students in UTME 2025:
Name | Score | School | Course |
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Dzekwe Chinedu Chielotan | 379 | UNILAG | Mech. Engineering |
Ayuba Simon-Peter John | 378 | UNILAG | Mech. Engineering |
Jimoh Abdulmutalib Olayinka | 374 | UNILAG | Mech. Engineering |
Roberts Daniels Ayiba | 373 | UNILAG | Mech. Engineering |
Ononogbu Chigozirim Chibuozor | 373 | UNILAG | Elect/Elect Engr |
Olawoye Garrudee Tumise | 371 | UNILAG | Mech. Engineering |
Afiunu Ofeoritse Leslie | 369 | COVENANT | Comp. Science |
Azayiseme Samuel Chukwumeka | 369 | COVENANT | Mech. Engineering |
Oyelude Oluwapemisi Emmanuel | 369 | OAU | Aerospace Engr |
Omigie Osaiogho Cecil | 367 | UI | Mech. Engineering |
🔎 Insight:
Mechanical Engineering at UNILAG appears to be the most popular choice among top scorers.
Top 10 Most Sought-After Nigerian Universities in 2025
Here are the institutions with the highest first-choice applications:
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LASU – 79,000 applicants
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UNILAG – 58,645
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UNILORIN – 56,734
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FUOYE – 52,103
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UNIZIK – 51,467
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UI – 48,291
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UNN – 46,542
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UNIBEN – 45,686
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OAU – 43,777
What This Means:
The more applicants a university receives, the tougher the competition — especially for Medicine, Law, and Engineering.
2025 Official Cut-Off Marks Approved by JAMB
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Federal/State Universities: 150
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Colleges of Nursing: 140
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Polytechnics: 100
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Colleges of Education & Agriculture: 100
Updated Admission Deadlines for 2025/2026 Academic Session
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Public Universities: Must conclude admissions by October 2025
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Private Institutions: Deadline is November–December 2025
Admission Offers Now Have Expiry Dates
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When JAMB recommends a candidate, schools must accept/reject within 2 weeks.
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If a school offers admission, the candidate must accept/reject within 4 weeks.
💥 Delays = Lost Admission
JAMB Declares War on “Runs” — Merit Must Come First
Universities must now offer 90% of admissions based on merit before using discretional admission methods (a.k.a. “connection” or “runs”).
Merit-first policy is now strictly enforced.
Age Requirement Still Applies — 16 Years Minimum
Candidates below 16 years of age are not eligible for admission, regardless of their UTME scores.
Medicine Remains the Most Competitive Course in 2025
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Over 570,000 applicants registered for Medical Sciences.
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Only about 115,000 spaces are available.
That’s less than 20% acceptance rate.
📍 Advice: Have strong backup plans in place.
Final Advice to Students & Parents
Scoring 300+ in UTME is great, but if your ranking is low, it could still be a red flag.
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✔ Focus on your ranking, not just raw scores
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✔ Act fast on admission offers
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✔ Make strategic choices based on competition trends
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✔ Stay alert for school-specific updates
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