JAMB Cut-off Mark for Art Courses 2025/2026

Gaining admission into any Nigerian institution with the aim of studying an Art course is an awesome ambition but first do you know JAMB cut-off mark for art courses especially in the 2025/2026 UTME?

It is pretty important you know the specific JAMB cut-off mark for the art course you intend to study because not all art courses have the same cut-off mark although the general cut-off mark maybe the same.

Sequel to this, we will enlighten you through this article what is the approved JAMB cut-off mark for art courses in both Universities and Polytechnics or even Colleges of Education.

What is JAMB Cut-off Mark?

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) cut-off mark refers to the minimum score for a course of study which a candidate must have in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to become eligible for admission.

This cut-off point, mark or score differs per institution. For example general cut-off mark for Universities is 180, Polytechnic is 180 and college of education 100.

Candidate cut-off mark target will now be dependent on the course and institution he or she courses. I hope it clearer now?

Must I Meet JAMB Cut-Off Mark to Gain Admission?

Yes, irrespective of the art course you wish to study, meeting the minimum score set by JAMB is compulsory against which admission is a mirage. Therefore, put in your best to meet the cut-off mark.

General Cut-off Mark for Art Courses 2025/2026

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) approved cut-off mark for art courses in 2025/2026 UTME is 180. This means to be considered for admission irrespective of preferred institution or art course, candidate must have at least 180 in UTME.

JAMB Cut-off Mark for Art Courses 2025

Remember, I earlier mentioned that the cut-off mark for all art courses are not the same. Your choice of course is equals to the score you should have, see the list below.

Art CoursesCut-off Mark
Law180 – 230
Mass Communication180 – 200
Linguistics180 – 200
Journalism180 – 200
Philosophy180 – 210
Performing Art180 – 200
Sociology180 – 200
Theology180 – 200
English Education180 – 210
Islamic Studies180 – 200
French180 – 200
Arabic Education180 – 200
History and International Studies180 – 220
Criminology180 – 200

Institutions in Nigeria Offering the Above Art Courses

  • Abia State University, Uturu
  • Adamawa State University Mubi
  • Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
  • Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
  • Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
  • Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
  • Bauchi State University, Gadau
  • Benue State University, Makurdi
  • Yobe State University, Damaturu
  • Edo State University Uzairue
  • Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State
  • University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
  • Bornu State University, Maiduguri
  • Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
  • Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
  • Al-Qalam University, Katsina
  • American University of Nigeria, Yola
  • Augustine University
  • Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
  • Baze University
  • Bingham University, New Karu
  • Bowen University, Iwo
  • Caleb University, Lagos
  • Caritas University, Enugu
  • Chrisland University
  • Covenant University Ota
  • Crawford University Igbesa
  • Crescent University

JAMB Subject Combination for Art Courses

In most cases, almost all art courses plays around Use of English, Literature in English, Government, Christian or Islamic Religious Studies etc. When registering JAMB confirm to select the right subject as this is the basis that points to the admission direction you’re going to.

You can take a step further by consulting JAMB brochure, syllabus or IBASS eligibility portal. Also note that you must have at least C6 in the above subjects in your O’level (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or GCE) in not more than two (2) sittings.

It is also very important you confirm that your O’level is correctly uploaded on JAMB portal.

2025 UTME Preparation Tips

We have a full guide that shows you how to score high in the JAMB examination, meanwhile below are few top tips.

  • Have a clear and proper understanding why you choose an art course.
  • Stick to JAMB syllabus and recommended textbooks.
  • Your target should be to score far higher than the minimum cut-off mark.
  • Report to your exam venue on time.
  • Stay void of possible distraction like social gather and media.
  • Develop a personal timetable.

Conclusion

Wishing to study either Law, Communication Art, Music, History or any other art course is a good start but ensure you work towards meeting and even beating the approved JAMB cut-off mark for art courses because anything below that screens you out of the admission process for that year.

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