Private Law is one of the foundational branches of legal education in Nigeria, often taught alongside or within the broader Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programs. If you are aspiring to specialize in this field, gaining admission to study Private Law will require that you meet the required JAMB cut-off mark set by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and that of the institution you are seeking admission into. The cut off has been provided here.
General JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Private Law 2026
To study Private Law, just as we detailed earlier, one needs to meet the JAMB and individual university cut-off mark. The JAMB cut-off mark is 140, and the university cut off mark differs depending on the university you are seeking admission into.
Candidates aiming for top federal or state universities should ideally target 240 or higher for a strong chance of admission.
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Universities Offering Private Law and Their Expected Cut-Off Marks 2026
Here’s a list of Nigerian universities that offer Private Law as part of their Law programs and the estimated JAMB cut-off marks for each:
| 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 |
| Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo State (KOMU) | 140 |
| Taraba State University, Jalingo (TASU) | 140 |
| Sokoto State University (SSU) | 140 |
| Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) | 140 |
| Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta (MAPOLY) | 140 |
| Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) | 140 |
| Edo State University Uzairue (EDSU) | 140 |
| Oyo State Technical University, Ibadan (TECH-U) | 140 |
| University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State (UAT) | 140 |
| Bornu State University, Maiduguri (BOSU) | 140 |
| Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu (LASPOTECH) | 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 |
| University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State (UAES) | 140 |
| University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL) | 140 |
| Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro (DSUST) | 140 |
| Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba (DOU) | 140 |
| Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi (CUSTECH) | 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 |
Admission Requirements for Private Law
To gain admission into any Nigerian university offering Private Law, candidates must meet the following criteria:
| UTME Subject Combination | English Language (compulsory), Literature-in-English, Government or History, and one other Arts or Social Science subject (e.g., CRS or Economics). |
| O’Level Requirements | At least five credit passes including English Language, Literature-in-English, Mathematics, and any other two relevant subjects. |
| Post-UTME Screening | Most universities conduct a post-UTME test or online screening process, with emphasis on English and Law-related subjects. |
| Score Range Recommendation | Aiming for 230 to 260+ is advised for highly competitive universities. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum JAMB score for Private Law in 2026/2027?
The absolute minimum is 160, but top universities require 220 to 250.
Is Private Law offered as a standalone degree?
Not always. Many institutions integrate Private Law into their LL.B program as a core specialization or course unit.
Which subjects should I choose in UTME to study Private Law?
English, Literature-in-English, Government or History, and another relevant subject like CRS or Economics.
Can I get into a federal university with 200 for Private Law?
Unlikely. Most federal universities require at least 230 to 250 for Law-related programs.
Do private universities accept lower JAMB scores for Private Law?
Yes. Many private universities like Babcock, Afe Babalola, and Nile University accept scores starting from 180 or 200.
Is Mathematics required for Private Law?
A credit in Mathematics is usually required at O’Level, but it is not needed as a UTME subject.
Will I need to write post-UTME for Private Law?
Yes, most institutions require it, unless otherwise stated.
What’s the difference between Public Law and Private Law?
Public Law governs relationships between individuals and the state; Private Law deals with personal or contractual disputes between individuals or corporations.
Can I study Private Law as a second-choice course?
Most universities only accept first-choice applications for Law-related programs.
What careers can I pursue with a focus on Private Law?
Legal practice in family law, property law, contract law, corporate legal advisory, dispute resolution, and private consultancy.
Last Updated on February 13, 2026 by Ola Funmilayo
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