WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Following the low scores recorded, candidates are forced to explore alternative institutions and courses they might not have initially considered. For some, the focus has shifted from prestigious universities to more accessible polytechnics and colleges of education, while others are considering taking a gap year to prepare for the next UTME cycle. The uncertainty has created a sense of urgency, as students scramble to secure a spot in any institution that matches their scores and career aspirations. Here are universities that accept JAMB scores as low as 140: Universities Accepting 160 JAMB score and above 1. Abia State University 2. Achievers University 3. Akwa Ibom State University 4. Al-Qalam University 5. American University of Nigeria 6. Augustine University 7. Babcock University 8. Bowen University 9. Covenant University 10. Edo University 11. Igbinedion University 12. Joseph Ayo Babalola University 13. Madonna University 14. Nile University of Nigeria 15. Oduduwa University 16. Pan-Atlantic University 17. Paul University 18. Redeemer’s University 19. Renaissance University 20. Rhema University 21. Samuel Adegboyega University 22. Skyline University Nigeria 23. Summit University 24. Tansian University 25. University of Mkar 26. Veritas University 27. Wellspring University Universities accepting 150 JAMB score and above 1. Adamawa State University 2. Ajayi Crowther University 3. Al-Hikmah University 4. Benson Idahosa University 5. Bingham University 6. Caritas University 7. Chrisland University 8. Crawford University 9. Hallmark University 10. Mountain Top University 11. Novena University 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University 13. Precious Cornerstone University 14. Renaissance University 15. Rhema University 16. Salem University 17. Southwestern University 18. Tansian University 19. University of Mkar 20. Veritas University 21. Wellspring University Universities Accepting 140 JAMB score and above 1. Admiralty University of Nigeria 2. African University of Science and Technology 3. Baze University 4. Chrisland University 5. Delta State University 6. Federal University, Dutse 7. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma 8. Federal University, Gashua 9. Federal University, Gusau 10. Federal University, Kasere 11. Federal University, Otuoke 12. Gombe State University 13. Lead City University 14. Modibbo Adama University of Technology 15. Nile University of Nigeria 16. Northwest University 17. Obong University 18. Oduduwa University 19. PAMO University of Medical Sciences 20. Renaissance University 21. Rhema University 22. Ritman University 23. Samuel Adegboyega University 24. Skyline University Nigeria 25. Summit University 26. University of Africa 27. University of Mkar 28. Veritas University 29. Wellspring University
The low results recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has seen several candidates stranded on their next steps.
Full List Of Nigeria’s Varsities That Accept 140, 150, 160 JAMB Scores
