The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to convene its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions later this month, where key decisions on the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session will be determined.
The board disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.
According to the statement, the high-level meeting will take place at the Body of Benchers Auditorium, located at Plot 688, Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi, Abuja, and will bring together major stakeholders in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.
Benjamin noted that the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, is expected to unveil significant policy directions that will guide the upcoming admission cycle.
“The board’s annual policy meeting on admissions is a crucial gathering where stakeholders decide minimum tolerable UTME marks, admission guidelines, and policies for tertiary institutions,” the statement read.
He added, “The meeting is expected to formally set the tone for the 2026/2027 admission exercise while impressing on attendees the need to adhere strictly to stipulated guidelines.”
The meeting will be attended by vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars, and admission officers from institutions across the country.
Regulatory bodies such as the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) are also expected to participate.
JAMB further revealed that goodwill messages will be delivered by agencies including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), alongside other stakeholders in the education sector.
In addition, the event will feature the 6th edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards, aimed at encouraging compliance with admission guidelines and enhancing standards in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
