Madonna University—a respected private Catholic institution with campuses in Elele (Rivers State), Okija (Anambra State), and Akpugo (Enugu State)—has set its general JAMB UTME cut-off mark at 140 for the 2025/2026 academic year (gistreel.com).
This means that candidates need a minimum UTME score of 140 to qualify for the Post-UTME screening and be considered for admission into most undergraduate programs (campustimesng.com).
đź“Ś Program-Specific Cut-Off Marks
Some high-demand courses have higher thresholds:
- Medicine & Surgery, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing: require at least 200 in JAMB (gistreel.com, ajls.ng).
- Medical Laboratory Science: often requires 160+ (madonnauniversity.edu.ng).
- All other programs (e.g., Arts, Education, Engineering, Sciences, Management, Social Sciences): 140 (campustimesng.com).
đź“Š Departmental Breakdown
A summary table of cut-off marks:
| Course Category | JAMB UTME Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| Most Arts, Science, Engineering, Business | 140 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 160+ |
| Medicine & Surgery, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing | 200 |
These thresholds apply to all campuses (Elele, Okija, Akpugo) and include faculties such as Engineering, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Health Sciences (ajls.ng, gistreel.com).
đź“ť Admission Requirements Beyond Cut-Off
- Five O’Level Credits: Including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings (madonnauniversity.edu.ng).
- Post-UTME Screening: Candidates who score ≥140 are invited for screening; final selection depends on UTME, Post-UTME, and O’Level performance (ajls.ng).
- WaEC/NECO/NABTEB: Results can be combined across two sittings—except for Medicine & Surgery, which requires a single sitting (madonnauniversity.edu.ng).
- Direct Entry: Applicants with A’Levels, OND, NCE, or HND can apply via direct entry alongside the UTME route (ajls.ng).
🎯 What This Means for Applicants
- General Admission: Scoring 140–159 places you in contention for most courses.
- Competitive Programs: Aiming for 200+ is vital for Medicine, Law, Nursing, Pharmacy.
- Laboratory Sciences: Target 160+ to position yourself competitively.
- Post-UTME & O’Level Scores: These significantly impact final admission chances.
🧠Strategic Tips for Aspiring Students
- Aim higher than the minimum: Especially for programs like Engineering or Sciences, where 140 often becomes the baseline.
- Prepare thoroughly for Post-UTME: Performance here is essential to stand out.
- Plan your O’Level sittings smartly: Combining results can help meet credit requirements efficiently.
- Confirm course subject requirements: Specific combinations may be needed (e.g., physics, chemistry for science courses).
- Monitor departmental announcements: Cut-offs and admission criteria are updated post-screening.
âś… Final Summary
- General JAMB UTME Cut-Off: 140
- Medicine, Law, Nursing, Pharmacy: 200+
- Medical Laboratory Science: ~160+
- Other Programs: 140
- Key for Admission: Score well in UTME and excel in Post-UTME and O’Level results.
Madonna University’s cut-off marks align with JAMB’s national standards while reflecting program demand. A UTME score of 140 opens the door to many options, but aiming higher—especially for competitive courses—will greatly improve your chances. Let me know if you’d like help choosing a course, combining O’Level results, or preparing for Post-UTME!
