As industries become more tech-driven and efficient, the demand for professionals in this field continues to rise. If you’re planning to pursue this course, one of the first steps is to understand the JAMB cut-off mark required to secure admission in Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session, and we will be helping you do that today.
What is the JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Industrial and Production Engineering?
The general JAMB cut-off mark for Industrial and Production Engineering is 140 for university aspirants, while being 100 for polytechnic aspirants. However, this is just a benchmark as institutional cut-off mark are set based on competition, available slots, and institutional policies.
To improve your chances, aim for a score of 220 and above, especially if you’re targeting competitive institutions as a prospective student of Industrial and Production Engineering.
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Institutions Offering Industrial and Production Engineering and Their Cut-Off Marks (2025/2026)
Below are some Nigerian institutions that offer Industrial and Production Engineering along with their expected JAMB cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 session:
| 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 |
| Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS) | 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 |
| Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA) | 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 |
| Delta State University Abraka (DELSU) | 140 |
| Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU) | 140 |
| Ekiti State University (EKSU) | 140 |
| Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT) | 140 |
| Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe (GSU) | 140 |
| Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL) | 140 |
| Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni (IAUE) | 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 |
| Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba (PAAU) | 140 |
| Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU) | 140 |
| Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) | 140 |
| Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OAUSTECH) | 140 |
| Rivers State University (RSUST) | 140 |
| Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye (OOU) | 140 |
| Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) | 140 |
| Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU) | 140 |
| Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) | 140 |
| Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU) | 140 |
| Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED) | 140 |
| Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU) | 140 |
| Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN) | 140 |
| Taraba State University, Jalingo (TASU) | 140 |
| Sokoto State University (SSU) | 140 |
| Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) | 140 |
| Oyo State Technical University Ibadan (TECH-U) | 140 |
| Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) | 140 |
| Edo State University Uzairue (EDSU) | 140 |
| Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State (KOMU) | 140 |
| University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State (UAT) | 140 |
| Bornu State University, Maiduguri (BOSU) | 140 |
| Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta (MAPOLY) | 140 |
| Gombe State University of Science and Technology (GSUST) | 140 |
| Zamfara State University (ZAMSUT) | 140 |
| Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) | 140 |
| University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State (UAES) | 140 |
| Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi (CUSTECH) | 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 |
| Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu (LASPOTECH) | 140 |
Admission Requirements Beyond JAMB
Aside from meeting the cut-off mark, here are other requirements you must fulfill:
| O’Level Subjects | At least five credits including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language, and one other science subject (e.g. Further Maths, Biology, or Technical Drawing). |
| Post-UTME Screening | Most universities will conduct a Post-UTME exam or screening. |
| Catchment Area/Quota | State of origin may influence admission in federal universities. |
| Direct Entry Candidates | A-Level passes in Physics and Mathematics, or relevant ND/HND qualifications may be considered. |
Tips to Boost Your Chances of Admission
If you have written the examination before, and maybe struggled with the previous one, here are tips to help you excel in the 2025 own:
| Score High in JAMB | Aim for 220+ to stand out. |
| Perform Well in Post-UTME | Your JAMB score alone won’t guarantee admission. |
| Choose the Right Institution | Research each school’s admission pattern and competition level. |
| Get Your Documents Ready | Ensure your WAEC/NECO/NABTEB results are complete and correct. |
| Follow Up Closely | Check university portals regularly for updates on screening and admission. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study Industrial and Production Engineering with a JAMB score of 180?
Yes, but your chances are higher at universities with lower cut-off marks like IMSU or ATBU.
What is the safest JAMB score to aim for?
A score of 220 and above improves your admission chances across most institutions.
Does UI accept second choice candidates?
No, UI does not accept second choice candidates for Industrial and Production Engineering.
What are the best universities for Industrial and Production Engineering in Nigeria?
UI, FUTA, UNIBEN, and FUTO are among the top choices.
Do I need to write Post-UTME after JAMB?
Yes, most universities will require you to sit for or participate in a screening exercise.
Is Industrial and Production Engineering a good course in Nigeria?
Yes, it combines engineering, operations, and management making graduates employable across many industries.
What are my chances if I score 200 in JAMB?
Good, especially for universities like UNIUYO, ESUT, or UNIZIK.
Will catchment area affect my admission?
Yes. Candidates from a university’s catchment area may be given preference.
Can I use NABTEB results to apply?
Yes, if the result contains the required subjects and is accepted by the institution.
What’s the duration of the course?
Typically, it lasts 5 years for UTME candidates, excluding NYSC.
With the right JAMB score and proper preparation, you can secure admission into one of Nigeria’s reputable institutions. Be strategic with your school choices, keep track of admission updates, and most importantly, believe in your ability to succeed.
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