Following the release of the 2025 UTME results, thousands of Nigerian students are now facing uncertainty. With over half of the candidates scoring below average, many students are rethinking their university choices and exploring schools that accept lower JAMB scores.
Initially aimed at top-tier universities, many students now find themselves looking into polytechnics, colleges of education, or less competitive institutions. The drop in performance has also triggered a spike in demand for education consultants and career counselors, as families seek guidance on what to do next.
Social media platforms and online forums have become information hubs for students sharing advice, updates, and strategies. Some candidates are even considering taking a gap year to prepare better for the 2026 exam.
The ripple effect of these results is evident in rising concern from parents, increased competition for limited admission slots, and renewed questions about the state of the educational system.
To help students navigate this period, here’s a list of universities in Nigeria that accept JAMB scores as low as 140:
Universities Accepting 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 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 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
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