JAMB to Announce 2026 UTME Cutoff Marks on May 11

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is scheduled to determine the cutoff marks for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on May 11. This decision will be crucial for prospective university students.

3 May, 11:20 — 3 May, 11:34

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The UTME cutoff marks are crucial for prospective university students in Nigeria, as they determine eligibility for admission into tertiary institutions. This announcement sets the timeline for a significant decision affecting thousands of students.

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JAMB will hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on May 11
The meeting will decide the 2026 UTME cutoff marks

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JAMB will hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on Monday, May 11

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Key decisions, including the minimum UTME cutoff marks, will be made at the meeting

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JAMB to set 2026 UTME cutoff marks May 11

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will determine the 2026 UTME cutoff marks at its policy meeting on May 11. Get the latest updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-to-set-2026-utme-cutoff-marks-may-11/

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vanguard-ngMixed115d ago

JAMB to decide 2026 UTME cutoff marks May 11

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on Monday, May 11, where key decisions, including the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session, will be determined. The post JAMB to decide 2026 UTME cutoff marks May 11 appeared first on Vanguard News.

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JAMB to set 2026 UTME cutoff marks May 11

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JAMB to set 2026 UTME cutoff marks May 11

JAMB to decide 2026 UTME cutoff marks May 11

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