Registration steps, CBT strategies, subject combinations for every course, and cut-off marks for top Nigerian universities.
Follow these steps in order. Missing any step will delay your registration.
Visit the nearest NIMC office or use the NIMC mobile app to obtain your NIN. This is mandatory for JAMB registration. Carry your birth certificate or valid ID.
Send your NIN to 55019 via SMS to create your JAMB profile and receive your profile code. You will also need an email address and a functional phone number.
Buy the JAMB registration e-PIN (currently ₦3,500) from approved banks, eTranzact outlets, or online via the JAMB e-Facility platform. Keep the PIN safe.
Visit an accredited JAMB CBT centre to complete your registration, provide biometric data (fingerprints and photograph), and choose your exam centre, institution, and course.
Log in to jamb.org.ng to print your exam slip. Download the JAMB CBT practice app and practise regularly until your exam date.
Use of English is compulsory for all candidates. The 3 other subjects depend on your course of study.
| Course | Required Subjects (+ Use of English) |
|---|---|
| Medicine & Surgery | Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| Engineering (all) | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry |
| Law | Government/History, Literature, CRK/IRK or any Arts subject |
| Accounting / Business Admin | Mathematics, Economics, Government or Commerce |
| Computer Science | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Further Maths |
| Mass Communication | Literature, Government, any one of CRK/IRK/Economics |
| Agriculture | Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| Education | Depends on teaching subject — confirm with your institution |
These strategies are used by candidates who score 280 and above consistently.
You have about 2 hours for 180 questions — that's 40 seconds per question. If stuck, flag it and move on. Return to flagged questions at the end.
Download the JAMB CBT practice software. Practise until you're comfortable with the interface. Fumbling with the computer during the real exam costs valuable time.
Use of English alone carries 100 marks. Reading comprehension, passages, and grammar rules — master these for a big score advantage.
JAMB prescribes a novel each year. Questions from it appear in Use of English. Read the full novel and know the plot, characters, and themes thoroughly.
For MCQs, eliminate obviously wrong options first. This improves your probability of selecting the correct answer even when unsure.
Sit 3–5 full practice exams under real conditions before your actual exam. This trains your stamina and shows you where to improve.
These are general JAMB cut-off scores. Individual departments often set higher departmental cut-offs.
| University | General Cut-off | Medicine | Engineering | Law |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | 200 | 280+ | 240+ | 250+ |
| University of Ibadan (UI) | 200 | 280+ | 230+ | 240+ |
| Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) | 200 | 270+ | 230+ | 240+ |
| University of Nigeria (UNN) | 180 | 260+ | 220+ | 230+ |
| Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) | 180 | 260+ | 220+ | 230+ |
CAPS (Central Admissions Processing System) is where you accept or decline university offers. After your UTME, if a school offers you admission, log in to jamb.org.ng, go to CAPS, and accept or reject the offer. You must accept before the deadline or the offer expires.
Yes. JAMB allows one change of institution and course for a fee. Log in to the JAMB e-Facility portal at efacility.jamb.org.ng and follow the change of course/institution process. Changes must be made before the exam.
JAMB results are valid for the year they were taken. You cannot use a previous year's result to apply for admission in a new academic session — you must resit the exam each year.
The minimum national cut-off set by JAMB for federal universities is typically 160–200. However, each university sets its own departmental cut-offs which are often higher. Aim for 200+ for safety, and 250+ for competitive courses like Medicine, Law, and Engineering.
If you miss your scheduled JAMB exam, you may be eligible for a rescheduled exam in special circumstances. Contact JAMB directly via their helpline or visit a JAMB office. Missing without a valid reason typically means you must re-register next year.
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