2026 JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Information Technology

Information Technology (IT) is one of the most popular and in-demand courses in Nigerian universities today. Studying IT opens doors to careers in software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analysis, and many other technology-driven fields.

If you want to gain admission to study Information Technology, you must meet specific requirements set by both JAMB and the individual universities. These requirements include your UTME score, O’Level results, and sometimes Direct Entry qualifications. Meeting them is essential to be considered for admission.

This article provides a complete guide to the requirements you need to meet, including JAMB cut-off marks, O’Level subjects, and the universities offering Information Technology in 2026. Following this guide will help you understand what it takes to secure a spot in your preferred university.

JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Information Technology

The official cut-off mark set by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for Information Technology is 140. However, candidates should understand that this score is only the minimum cut-off mark released by JAMB. In most cases, it is not the actual score that guarantees admission into a university.

Many universities usually set their own departmental cut-off marks, which are often higher than the JAMB minimum. Because of this, candidates are strongly advised to aim for a much higher JAMB score to improve their chances of gaining admission.

To be on the safe side, students who want to study Information Technology should aim for a score of 180 or higher, as higher scores usually increase their chances of being considered during the admission process.

O’Level Requirements for Information Technology

To gain admission into Nigerian universities to study Information Technology, candidates must meet the O’Level requirements set by most institutions. This generally includes having at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects at WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Any other science-related or technical subject – credit pass preferred (e.g., Computer Studies, Further Mathematics, Biology, or Technical Drawing)

Candidates must ensure all subjects are passed at credit level or higher, as this forms a core part of the eligibility for both UTME and Direct Entry admissions into Information Technology programs.

Universities Offering Information Technology in 2026

If you are planning to study Information Technology in Nigeria, many universities are offering the course. Some of the federal universities include:-

• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU)
• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
• Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
• Federal University Gashua, Yobe (FUGASHUA)
• Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)
• Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
• Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)
• Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
• Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD)
• Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDMA)
• Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
• Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA)
• Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)
• Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
• Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE)
• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE)
• Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI)
• Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
• Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna (NDA)
• Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
• Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH)
• National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (NOUN)
• Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil (NPA)
• Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo, Benue State (FUHSO)
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
• University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIABUJA)
• Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
• University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM)
• University of Benin (UNIBEN)
• University of Calabar (UNICAL)
• University of Ibadan (UI)
• University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
• University of Jos (UNIJOS)
• University of Lagos (UNILAG)
• University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
• University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
• University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
• Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
• Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State (NMU)
• Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna (AFIT)
• Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB)

State universities offering Information Technology

• Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)
• Adamawa State University, Mubi (ADSU)
• Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA)
• Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden (AKSU)
• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU)
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli (COOU)
• Bauchi State University, Gadau (SAZUG)
• Benue State University, Makurdi (BSU)
• Yobe State University, Damaturu (YSU)
• Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar (UNICROSS)
• Gombe State University, Gombe (GSU)
• Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU)
• Ekiti State University (EKSU)
• Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
• Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni (IAUE)
• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL)
• Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba (PAAU)
• Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
• Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa (SLU)
• Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
• Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil (KUST)
• Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA)
• Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa (OAUSTECH)
• Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
• Niger Delta University, Yenagoa (NDU)
• Rivers State University (RSUST)
• Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye (OOU)
• Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
• Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode (TASUED)
• Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)
• Plateau State University, Bokkos (PLASU)
• Umar Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina (UMYU)
• Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
• Oyo State Technical University, Ibadan (TECH-U)
• Taraba State University, Jalingo (TASU)
• Sokoto State University (SSU)
• Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano (YUMSUK)
• Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta (MAPOLY)
• Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED)
• Edo State University, Uzairue (EDSU)
• University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State (UAES)
• University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State (UAT)
• Bornu State University, Maiduguri (BOSU)
• Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo State (KOMU)
• Gombe State University of Science and Technology (GSUST)
• Zamfara State University (ZAMSUT)
• Bayelsa Medical University (BMU)
• Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi (CUSTECH)
• Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology, Ikere, Ekiti State (BOUESTI)
• University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL)
• Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro (DSUST)
• Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba (DOU)
• King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State (KDUMS)
• Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin (LASUED)
• Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu (LASPOTECH)

These are all the requirements you need to meet to be eligible to study Information Technology in Nigerian universities. Make sure you confirm the specific requirements for the school you want to apply to, as some universities may have slightly different criteria.

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