JAMB to decide 2026 UTME cutoff marks May 11

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

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JAMB to decide 2026 UTME cutoff marks May 11

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will hold its Policy Meeting on Admissions on May 11, 2026, where the minimum cutoff marks for the 2026/2027 academic session will be decided. The meeting will take place at the Body of Benchers Auditorium in Abuja, with key stakeholders such as vice-chancellors and admission officers in attendance. The Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, will also unveil important policy directions during the event.

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