The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on Monday, May 11, where key decisions, including the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session, will be determined.
This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.
Benjamin announced that the meeting will be conducted in the Body of Benchers Auditorium, Plot 688, Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi, Abuja.
He stated that Maruf Alausa, Minister of Education, will announce major policy directions.
The statement read in part, “The Board’s annual policy meeting on admissions is a crucial annual gathering where stakeholders decide minimum tolerable UTME marks, admission guidelines, and policies for tertiary institutions.
“Furthermore, the meeting is expected to, in particular, formally set the tone for the 2026/2027 admission exercise while impressing on attendees the need to adhere strictly to stipulated guidelines.
“Attendees at the 2026 meeting would include critical stakeholders such as vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars, and their admission officers.
“Others are regulatory bodies ranging from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), among others.”
It further stated that goodwill messages are expected from entities such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and other stakeholders.
Benjamin further stated that the event will include the 6th edition of the National Higher Admissions Performance-Merit Awards (NATAP-M), which are designed to encourage compliance with admission requirements and improve higher education standards.
