The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says it will hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on Monday, May 11, where key decisions, including the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session, will be determined.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.
According to him, the meeting will take place at the Body of Benchers Auditorium, Jabi, Abuja. Key policy directions will be unveiled by the Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa.
“The Board’s annual policy meeting on admissions is a crucial annual gathering where stakeholders decide minimum tolerable UTME marks, admission guidelines, and policies for tertiary institutions,” Benjamin said.
“The meeting is expected to, in particular, formally set the tone for the 2026/2027 admission exercise while impressing on attendees the need to adhere strictly to stipulated guidelines.”
Attendees at the 2026 meeting will include critical stakeholders such as vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars and their admission officers, as well as regulatory bodies including the National Universities Commission, National Commission for Colleges of Education, and the National Board for Technical Education.
The event will also feature the 6th edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards, aimed at promoting compliance with admission guidelines and improving standards in tertiary education.
