Courses You Can Apply for with a Low JAMB Score: Are you a university candidate or aspirant who recently took the JAMB exam and is seeking admission into a tertiary institution? You might be wondering about your options if your JAMB UTME score is lower than the requirement for your preferred course. In this post, we’ll outline the list of courses you can consider if your JAMB UTME score is below the expected threshold.

Courses Available for Candidates with a Low JAMB Score

Arts

If you scored between 160 – 200, you can still apply for various arts courses in universities. Additionally, for polytechnics, the minimum acceptable score is often between 100 – 120. Here are some popular arts courses:

• Combined Arts
• Arabic and Islamic Studies
• Religious Studies
• Fine and Applied Arts (Creative Arts)
• Foreign Languages (e.g., French, Chinese) and Literature
• History
• Linguistics and Nigerian Languages
• Music
• Guidance and Counselling

Science

For science courses, candidates with JAMB scores between 160 – 180 can still qualify for many courses at the university level. Meanwhile, polytechnics often accept scores between 100 – 120. Here are some science courses to consider:

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• Zoology
• Fisheries
• Agricultural Extension
• Agricultural Economics
• Forest Resources Management or Forestry
• Home Science
• Soil Science
• Animal Science
• Botany
• Aquaculture & Marine Studies

Social Science and Management

If you’re a social science, management, or commercial student with a lower JAMB UTME score, you may want to consider courses under the Faculty of Social Sciences that are less competitive. Furthermore, universities may accept JAMB scores between 150 – 180 for social science and management courses, while polytechnic requirements may start as low as 100. Here are some options to consider:

• Insurance
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Marketing
• Banking and Finance
• Combined Social Sciences
• Social Work
• Geography
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies

Education

If you’re interested in teaching or educational fields, you’ll be glad to know that there are numerous options for candidates with scores between 140 – 180 at universities, and between 100 – 120 at polytechnics. Some education-focused courses include:

• Arts Education
• Health Education
• Business Education
• Computer Science Education
• Economics Education
• Mathematics Education
• Physics Education
• Religious Studies Education
• Biology Education
• Chemistry Education
• Guidance and Counselling Education
• Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa Language Education

Federal Universities Accepting Low JAMB Scores

Several federal universities accept students with JAMB scores of 140 and above, thereby providing access to a variety of academic programs:

• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
• Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State
• Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State
• Federal University Wukari, Taraba State
• Federal University of Lafia, Nassarawa State
• University of Maiduguri, Borno State
• Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

State Universities Accepting Low JAMB Scores

In addition, certain state universities also accept students with JAMB scores of 140 and above. Here are some institutions you may consider:

• Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar
• Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
• Ekiti State University
• Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
• Gombe State University, Gombe
• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
• Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
• Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
• Lagos State University, Ojo
• Niger Delta University, Yenagoa
• Nasarawa State University, Keffi
• Plateau State University Bokkos

Note: Admission is not solely based on your JAMB score. In most cases, institutions also consider your overall Post-UTME aggregate score, which typically combines your JAMB and O’ level scores. Therefore, each institution has specific requirements for aggregate points, which vary by department.

With these options, you can make an informed choice on courses and schools that align with your JAMB score. Remember, a low JAMB score doesn’t have to end your academic aspirations—there are pathways available for success.

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Finally, if you’ve reviewed the above courses and don’t find one that genuinely interests you, you could also choose to retake the JAMB examination. This time, aim to improve your score in both the JAMB UTME and your preferred institution’s Post-UTME screening, if applicable.

We wish you success on your academic journey!

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