JAMB Cut off Mark for Microbiology 2025/2026 Academic Session for All Universities | Latest Update

As the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is setting the modalities for the 2025 admission it has announced the cut off mark for Microbiology. The Cut Off Point covers all Universities and National Diploma (ND) and College of Education across Nigeria offering Microbiology, Science Laboratory Technology and Biology (Double Major). More so, the jamb cut off mark is for admission into the 2025/2026 academic session. This may be upgraded for the next academic session. The official announcement for the cut off mark was made at JAMB stake holders meeting.

Therefore, the cut off mark is set the major guideline for all higher institutions offering Microbiology during their admission process across the country. Situations of this type warrant prospective candidates to ask question like; what is the JAMB cut off mark for admission for Microbiology in 2025? Read this article for JAMB cut off point for Microbiology 2025 for universities, Polytechnics, and colleges of Educators across Nigeria.

 

What is JAMB Cut off Mark for Microbiology 2025 for Universities?

Universities in Nigeria are degree awarding institutions, they have the highest points for the JAMB cut off mark in Microbiology for 2025 which is set for 230. This is for all federal, state, and private universities in Nigeria.  Admission opportunity depends on the school cut off mark. Candidates aiming to study Microbiology should score even higher in UTME. More so, Colleges of Education which are in affiliation to any university across the nation for the award of Degree in Microbiology is also to use the official Jamb 140 for admitting students to their B.Sc. in Microbiology programmes.

This is to show candidates academic readiness to undertake degree programmes in Microbiology. Many institutions set their cut off mark for Microbiology to 230 for standard and administrative convenient.

JAMB Cut off Mark for Microbiology 2025/2026 Academic Session for All Universities | Latest Update

 

What is JAMB 2025 Cut off Mark for Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)?

This is in Particular reference to all Polytechnics which are National Diploma (ND) awarding institutions. They have their JAMB cut off mark for Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology) 2025 set at 180. Therefore, JAMB cut off mark for Microbiology 2025 for ND is 180. In a case which a candidate ask questions such as: what is the cut off point to gain admission into a polytechnic offering Microbiology or Science LaboratoryTechnology (SLT)? The benchmark for polytechnic (ND Microbiology) is in line with the practical and technical focus of these institutions in Science Laboratory Technology.

It is good for prospective post UTME candidates to score above the official JAMB cut off point for 2025 for Microbiology programme in Polytechnic. This makes candidates admission to be guaranteed with JAMB score.

What is JAMB 2025 Cut off Mark for Biology (Double Major) in College of Education?

The 2025 JAMB cut off point for Biology (Double Major) 2025 for Colleges of Education is set at 130. This is applicable to all colleges of Education across the Nation. It also include all federal, states and private owned college of  Education. These institution awards National Certificate in Education (NCE). The study period span for a period of three years. This guideline conform to the standard for admission seekers who are aspiring to become Science Teachers on Biology. This method use by JAMB helps to keep academic standard higher in secondary education across the country.

 

Addressing some Key questions about jamb cut off mark for Microbiology on admission.

Below are some of the key  questions about JAMB cut off mark for Microbiology 2025 for all institutions.

Does JAMB cut off mark for Microbiology 2025 guarantee admission?

This question is one of the very recurring false conclusion about the criteria for admission in to Microbiology programme. Although, JAMB cut off mark for Microbiology is the first steps to having admission, it does not in anywhere guarantee automatic admission into Microbiology programme.

Thus, the cut of point only grants prospective applicants access to register for post UTME of ‘’some of the institutions of their choice offering Microbiology’’. Thus, it is very important for prospective candidates to have the cut off mark for Microbiology. It is also very important for candidates for Microbiology to score higher above official JAMB cut off mark for Microbiology 2025 and that of the institution of choice. This is because most institutions do have their own cut off mark for Microbiology.  Note that Microbiology is a very competitive course. More so, candidates’ grades on their O’level result(s) (WAEC, or NECO) and federal admission quotas also plays a great deal in determining candidates admission status.

Does JAMB has same cut off mark the across all programmes / courses?

This is also another question which most admission seekers ask while applying for admission. JAMB 2025 cut off point for Microbiology in all institution are not the same across Nigeria. Most institutions have their own cut off mark for Microbiology depending on the following:

  • numbers of applicants for Microbiology
  • competitiveness for admission into Microbiology programme

In situations like the above, individual institutions may decide to set the cut off mark for Microbiology programmes higher in order for only best candidates are given the opportunity to get admission.

Does institutions set higher cut off marks for Microbiology above JAMB cut off Point for 2025

This is a pertinent information in which admission seekers for Microbiology programme must know. With higher percentage of admission seekers for Microbiology programme, most institution may decide to raise their cut off point for Microbiology higher than that of JAMB benchmark. This guidelines is purely for administrative conveniences and standard set by such institutions. Thus, all institutions have the privilage to raise their cut off mark for Microbiology programme higher. Lastly, this helps institutions to maintain high academic standards. It also helps Schools to admit students who are best suited for the programmes such as Microbiology.

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