No High JAMB Score? No Problem! These Schools Accept 140, 150, 160 – Full List Revealed

The poor performance recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has left many candidates uncertain about their next steps.

With many scoring below expectations, students are now considering alternative institutions and courses they may not have initially aimed for.

For a significant number of candidates, the dream of attending top-tier universities has shifted towards more accessible polytechnics and colleges of education. Others are contemplating taking a gap year to better prepare for the next UTME attempt.

This situation has sparked anxiety and urgency, as students scramble to secure admission into any institution that aligns with their current scores and future ambitions.

Below is a list of universities accepting low JAMB scores:

Universities Accepting JAMB Scores of 160 and Above:

• Abia State University

• Achievers University

• Akwa Ibom State University

• Al-Qalam University

• American University of Nigeria

• Augustine University

• Babcock University

• Bowen University

• Covenant University

• Edo University

• Igbinedion University

• Joseph Ayo Babalola University

• Madonna University

• Nile University of Nigeria

• Oduduwa University

• Pan-Atlantic University

• Paul University

• Redeemer’s University

• Renaissance University

• Rhema University

• Samuel Adegboyega University

• Skyline University Nigeria

• Summit University

• Tansian University

• University of Mkar

• Veritas University

• Wellspring University

Universities Accepting JAMB Scores of 150 and Above:

• Adamawa State University

• Ajayi Crowther University

• Al-Hikmah University

• Benson Idahosa University

• Bingham University

• Caritas University

• Chrisland University

• Crawford University

• Hallmark University

• Mountain Top University

• Novena University

• Nigerian Turkish Nile University

• Precious Cornerstone University

• Renaissance University

• Rhema University

• Salem University

• Southwestern University

• Tansian University

• University of Mkar

• Veritas University

• Wellspring University

Universities Accepting JAMB Scores of 140 and Above:

• Admiralty University of Nigeria

• African University of Science and Technology

• Baze University

• Chrisland University

• Delta State University

• Federal University, Dutse

• Federal University, Dutsin-Ma

• Federal University, Gashua

• Federal University, Gusau

• Federal University, Kasere

• Federal University, Otuoke

• Gombe State University

• Lead City University

• Modibbo Adama University of Technology

• Nile University of Nigeria

• Northwest University

• Obong University

• Oduduwa University

• PAMO University of Medical Sciences

• Renaissance University

• Rhema University

• Ritman University

• Samuel Adegboyega University

• Skyline University Nigeria

• Summit University

• University of Africa

• University of Mkar

• Veritas University

• Wellspring University