The 2024 List of Federal Universities With 120 Cutoff

To get into a federal university in Nigeria, you need to meet the minimum cutoff mark for that institution. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) determines the cutoff marks for all federal universities each year. For the 2024/2025 academic session, many federal universities have set their cutoff mark at 120 and above.

Meeting the cutoff mark is just the first step. The competition for admission into Nigeria's top federal universities remains intense. Put in the work, excel in your UTME, and keep your fingers crossed! With hard work and persistence, you stand a good chance of getting into your dream school.

List of Federal Universities That Accepted 120 Cutoff in 2023

If you scored 120 in JAMB, congratulations! There are several federal universities that will likely accept your score.

Here are some of the major schools that admitted students with 120 cutoff mark in 2023:

1. University of Ilorin

Unilorin, as it’s popularly called, is located in Ilorin, Kwara State. It’s one of the most competitive federal universities, but in 2023, it admitted students with 120 JAMB score for certain courses like Education, Arts and Social Sciences. Keep your options open, you may get into a good department here.

2. Federal University, Oye Ekiti

Fuoye is situated in Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State. It is also among the federal universities that accept 120 cutoff mark for admission. In 2023, candidates with 120 were offered provisional admission into Fuoye for courses in Faculty of Arts, Education, Social Sciences, Agriculture and Sciences. If you meet their admission requirements, you stand a chance.

3. Federal University, Dutse

FUD is located in Dutse, Jigawa State. In 2023 admission process, the university cut-off mark was 120 for most of its courses. Candidates with 120 score were admitted for programmes in faculties of Science, Arts, Education and Social Sciences. FUD may be a good choice if you want a serene learning environment.

4. University of Port Harcourt

Uniport is situated in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The university is quite competitive but also admits students with average scores for some departments. In 2023, Uniport’s cut-off mark was 120 for courses in faculties of Education, Humanities, Social Sciences and some Science courses. If you meet other admission requirements, don’t rule out Uniport.

Other Universities

Some other federal universities that have set their cutoff mark at 120 and above for 2024/2025 include:

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (180 and above)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (150 and above)
Obafemi Awolowo University (200 and above)
University of Benin (180 and above)
University of Calabar (150 and above)
University of Uyo (140 and above)
Federal University of Technology, Akure (160 and above)

Admission requirements in Federal Universities

To gain admission into any of the federal universities in Nigeria, you need to meet certain requirements. The basic requirements are five credits in not more than two sittings in WAEC/NECO/NABTEB including English Language and Mathematics. However, due to the competitive nature of admission into federal universities, meeting the minimum requirements may not guarantee you admission.

1. UTME Subjects

For most courses, you will be required to sit for the Use of English, Mathematics, and three relevant subjects in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The three relevant subjects must be in line with your chosen course of study. For example, if you intend to study Law, you may be required to sit for Use of English, Mathematics, Literature in English, Government and Christian Religious Knowledge. Ensure you check the subject requirements for your intended course before registering for the UTME.

2. Post-UTME Screening

Almost all federal universities conduct post-UTME screening exercises. The screening helps the schools assess candidates beyond just UTME scores. You may be required to sit for a written examination or an oral interview. Some schools have adopted the dual model where they conduct both written exams and oral interviews. At the post-UTME screening, you have the opportunity to prove yourself and increase your chances of gaining admission. So prepare well for this all-important stage.

3. Other Requirements

In addition to the basic entry requirements, some federal universities may ask for other credentials such as a minimum UTME score (for Medicine and Surgery, it is usually 200 and above), WAEC/NECO grades, and/or a pre-degree or remedial program certificate. A few universities also consider ‘O’ level grades, your course choices, catchment area, and/or state of origin during admission.

Conclusion

In summary, while 120 cutoff may seem low, many federal universities still accept this score, especially if you satisfy their UTME and O’level admission requirements. Do not lose hope, you can get admission into a good federal university. Make sure you have a good UTME score for your proposed course of study, the required O’level credits, and apply to universities that accept your scores. If you do, the odds will likely be in your favor.