Are you considering taking on the UTME as an aspirant of Criminology but not sure of the Jamb cut off mark for the course? If yes, then you did the right thing deciding to stop by, as we have thoroughly provided information concerning the required score, admission requirements, and universities offering this course.
JAMB Cut Off Mark for Criminology 2026
The general cut off mark that approves an individual to apply for admission into his/her choice of university is the benchmark, 140. However, this benchmark does not guarantee one admission; rather, the benchmark set by the institution is as follows:
| Federal Universities | 200 – 250 |
| State Universities | 180 – 220 |
| Private Universities | 160 – 200 |
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Post UTME and Admission Screening Process
Note that for an institution that conducts post UTME, candidates are being assessed based on the following aggregate calculation:
- JAMB Score (50%)
- Post UTME Score (30%)
- O’Level Results (20%)
O’Level Requirements for Criminology
You are expected to have at least 5 credit passes in the following subjects in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, GCE, or equivalent qualification:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Government or History
- Economics or Geography
- Any other relevant subject (e.g., Civic Education, Social Studies, or Biology)
Regardless of scoring quite high, if your SSCE result does not meet the merit needed, there is a higher chance that you will not be admitted.
Universities Offering Criminology and Their Cut Off Marks 2026
| FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
| Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU) | 140 |
| Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU) | 140 |
| Bayero University, Kano (BUK) | 140 |
| Federal University Gashua, Yobe (FUGASHUA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) | 140 |
| Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) | 140 |
| Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD) | 140 |
| Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDMA) | 140 |
| Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE) | 140 |
| Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA) | 140 |
| Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA) | 140 |
| Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI) | 140 |
| Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE) | 140 |
| Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE) | 140 |
| Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI) | 140 |
| Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) | 140 |
| Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna (NDA) | 140 |
| Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike (MOUAU) | 140 |
| Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH) | 140 |
| National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (NOUN) | 140 |
| Nigeria Police Academy Wudil (NPA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo, Benue State (FUHSO) | 140 |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) | 140 |
| Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) | 140 |
| University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIABUJA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) | 140 |
| University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) | 140 |
| University of Benin (UNIBEN) | 140 |
| University of Calabar (UNICAL) | 140 |
| University of Ibadan (UI) | 140 |
| University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | 140 |
| University of Jos (UNIJOS) | 140 |
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | 140 |
| University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) | 140 |
| University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) | 140 |
| University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) | 140 |
| University of Uyo (UNIUYO) | 140 |
| Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK) | 140 |
| Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State (NMU) | 140 |
| Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna (AFIT) | 140 |
| Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) | 140 |
| Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State (FUHSO) | 140 |
| Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State (FUAZ) | 140 |
| Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State (FUTB) | 140 |
| Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State (FUTIA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State (FUHSA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State (FUHSI) | 140 |
| STATE UNIVERSITIES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
| Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) | 140 |
| Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU) | 140 |
| Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA) | 140 |
| Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden (AKSU) | 140 |
| Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU) | 140 |
| Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli (COOU) | 140 |
| Bauchi State University, Gadau (SAZUG) | 140 |
| Benue State University, Makurdi (BSU) | 140 |
| Yobe State University, Damaturu (YSU) | 140 |
| Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar (UNICROSS) | 140 |
| Gombe State University, Gombe (GSU) | 140 |
| Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU) | 140 |
| Ekiti State University (EKSU) | 140 |
| Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT) | 140 |
| Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni (IAUE) | 140 |
| Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL) | 140 |
| Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba (PAAU) | 140 |
| Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU) | 140 |
| Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa (SLU) | 140 |
| Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU) | 140 |
| Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil (KUST) | 140 |
| Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA) | 140 |
| Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa (OAUSTECH) | 140 |
| Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU) | 140 |
| Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) | 140 |
| Niger Delta University, Yenagoa (NDU) | 140 |
| Rivers State University (RSUST) | 140 |
| Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye (OOU) | 140 |
| Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) | 140 |
| Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode (TASUED) | 140 |
| Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) | 140 |
| Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU) | 140 |
| Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University, Katsina (UMYU) | 140 |
| Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN) | 140 |
| Oyo State Technical University, Ibadan (TECH-U) | 140 |
| Taraba State University, Jalingo (TASU) | 140 |
| Sokoto State University (SSU) | 140 |
| Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) | 140 |
| Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo State (KOMU) | 140 |
| Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) | 140 |
| Edo State University Uzairue (EDSU) | 140 |
| Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta (MAPOLY) | 140 |
| University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State (UAT) | 140 |
| Bornu State University, Maiduguri (BOSU) | 140 |
| University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State (UAES) | 140 |
| Gombe State University of Science and Technology (GSUST) | 140 |
| Zamfara State University (ZAMSUT) | 140 |
| Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) | 140 |
| Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi (CUSTECH) | 140 |
| Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu (LASPOTECH) | 140 |
| University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL) | 140 |
| Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro (DSUST) | 140 |
| Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba (DOU) | 140 |
| Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State (BOUESTI) | 140 |
| King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State (KDUMS) | 140 |
| Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin (LASUED) | 140 |
| Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology, Ikere, Ekiti State (BOUESTI) | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum JAMB cut off mark for Criminology?
The cut off mark ranges from 160 to 250, depending on the university.
Which universities have the highest cut off marks for Criminology?
Federal institutions like UI, ABU, and UNILORIN typically set their cut off marks above 200.
Can I get admission with a JAMB score of 170?
Yes, but your options may be limited to private and some state universities.
Is Post UTME required for Criminology?
Most universities conduct Post UTME as part of their screening process.
What O’Level subjects are needed for Criminology?
English, Mathematics, Government, and two other Social Science subjects.
Can I apply through Direct Entry (DE)?
Yes, provided you have A'Level, OND, HND, IJMB, or JUPEB in relevant subjects.
How can I improve my chances of admission?
Scoring high in JAMB, Post UTME, and having strong O’Level results boost admission chances.
Is Criminology a competitive course?
Yes, it is competitive in top universities.
Can I combine WAEC and NECO results?
Yes, most institutions accept combined results.
What are the career prospects for Criminology graduates?
Graduates can work in law enforcement, security agencies, forensic science, criminal investigation, and intelligence analysis.
Last Updated on February 17, 2026 by Ola Funmilayo
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