JAMB Cut-off Mark for Law 2025/2026
Hello there! Are you confused about the approved JAMB cut-off mark for law 2025/2026 academic session? This article reveals the actual score you should target to ensure a successful admission for this year.
Law is one of the best and competitive courses on campus, thus candidates seeking to study the course are advised to target a very high score. This is actually not to scare candidates but rather reveal the actual situation of things for them.
Apart from the course, you also have to get the subject combination correctly. Without further ado, let’s proceed.
What is JAMB Cut-off Mark?
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) cut-off mark actually refers to a candidate’s minimal score for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that qualifies him or her for admission into an accredited higher institution.
Outside JAMB cut-off point, there is departmental cut-off mark. This refers to the school’s acceptable score to study a particular course in their institution.
This is factored by several things such as number of candidates applying for the same course that year, the depth and intensity of the course to humanity etc.
JAMB Cut-off Mark for Law 2025/2026
The approved JAMB cut-off mark for law in 2025/2026 academic session is 250.
Depending on the university, those who score between 180 to 245 could still be considered for admission but officially getting on the merit list requires you to score minimum 250.
What was the JAMB Cut-off Mark for Law in 2024?
The cut-off mark for law has been quite consistent over the years. Like last year, the approved score was 240+. Although there are cases where candidates who score below gain admission due to low competition for that year but generally we recommend you score high.
2025/2026 Admission Requirements for Law
To gain admission for Law, you must meet the following criteria:
- Your O’level must include at least C6 in English Language, Mathematics, Government, Christian Religious Knowledge, Literature in English, Civic Education and any other three subjects.
- Having five (5) credit passes in o’level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB) must not be more than two (2) sittings.
- To ensure merit list admission, endeavour to score at least 250 in UTME. We’ve explain how to score high in JAMB.
- Candidates using direct entry must have upper credit in A’level certification.
- Attending post UTME screening and providing all necessary documents is necessary.
University Departmental Cut-off mark for Law
S/N | University | Cut-off Mark |
1 | Imo State University, Owerri | 220 |
2 | Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa | 230 |
3 | Kaduna State University, Kaduna | 250 |
4 | Rivers State University | 240 |
5 | Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye | 245 |
6 | Lagos State University, Ojo | 250 |
7 | Niger Delta University Yenagoa | 250 |
8 | Nasarawa State University Keffi | 250 |
9 | Plateau State University Bokkos | 230 |
10 | Osun State University Osogbo | 250 |
11 | Taraba State University, Jalingo | 250 |
12 | Sokoto State University | 250 |
13 | Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano | 250 |
14 | First Technical University Ibadan | 220 |
15 | Ondo State University of Medical Sciences | 250 |
16 | Edo State University Uzairue | 250 |
17 | Crawford University Igbesa | 250 |
18 | Crescent University | 250 |
19 | Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo | 250 |
20 | Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin | 250 |
21 | Evangel University, Akaeze | 250 |
22 | Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo | 250 |
23 | Bauchi State University, Gadau | 250 |
24 | Benue State University, Makurdi | 250 |
25 | Yobe State University, Damaturu | 250 |
26 | Edo State University Uzairue | 250 |
27 | Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State | 250 |
28 | University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State | 250 |
29 | Bornu State University, Maiduguri | 250 |
30 | Akwa Ibom State University | 230 |
FAQs
Does Scoring 250 in JAMB Guarantee Admission for Law?
Practically, the approved cut-off mark is 250 but this does not necessarily guarantee admission as other criteria such as O’level and Post UTME screening must be met.
Can I Study Law with 200 UTME Score?
Depending on the university and the competition (i.e. number of candidates applying for the course), you can be considered to study law with 200 UTME score.
Can I Study Law in Polytechnics?
Law is not part of technical education as such only University under NUC are accredited to run the program. You can refer to JAMB brochure for more details.
Is Literature-in-English Mandatory for Law?
Yes, Literature-in-English is a mandatory subject for law both at O’level and UTME.
Conclusion
It is best that you know the approved JAMB cut-off mark for law so you can have a clear target and then set the right strategies to achieve them. Don’t let the study discourage you, you can do it, just stay focused. Meanwhile congratulations in advance.