Securing admission into Nigerian universities can be competitive, with students facing the challenge of meeting high JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) scores.
However, several state, federal, and polytechnic universities have flexible admission policies that accommodate candidates with low JAMB scores.
In this blog post, we will highlight some of these institutions, categorized by state and type of institution.
State Universities That Accept Low JAMB Score:
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi
- University of Delta, Agbor
- Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
- Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode
- Umar Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina
- Yobe State University, Damaturu
- Gombe State University, Gombe
- Adamawa State University, Mubi
- Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
- Bauchi State University, Gadau
- Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, Imo State
- University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
- Borno State University, Maiduguri
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
- Edo State University, Uzairue
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta
- Gombe State University of Science and Technology
- Zamfara State University
- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi
- Plateau State University, Bokkos
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
- Sokoto State University
- Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano
- Oyo State Technical University, Ibadan
Federal Universities That Accept Low JAMB Score:
- Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State
- University of Health Technology, Otukpo, Benue State
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
- Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
- Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
- Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
- Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
- Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
Polytechnics That Accept Low JAMB Score:
- Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu
- Federal Polytechnic, Nassarawa
- Federal Polytechnic, Nekede
- Federal Polytechnic, Offa
- Federal Polytechnic, Oko
- Federal Polytechnic, Idah
- Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan
- Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State
- Abdul-Gusau Polytechnic, Talata-Mafara
- Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic
- Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic
- Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti
- Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
- Federal Polytechnic, Bida
- Akwa Ibom State College of Arts and Science, Nung Ukim
- Auchi Polytechnic (AUCHIPOLY)
- Abia State Polytechnic
- Adamawa State Polytechnic
- Kano State Polytechnic
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
- Federal Polytechnic, Mubi
- Nasarawa State Polytechnic
- Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe
- Osun State Polytechnic, Iree
- Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro
- Federal Polytechnic, Namoda
Conclusion
These state, federal, and polytechnic universities provide opportunities for students with low JAMB scores to pursue higher education.
It’s important to note that while these institutions accept lower scores, meeting their specific admission requirements is still necessary.
Aspiring students should research each institution’s admission guidelines and ensure they fulfill the necessary criteria for their chosen courses.
With determination and proper preparation, students can achieve their academic goals and embark on a successful educational journey.