Is it possible to still get into a good university course if your jamb utme result is less than 200?

Updated May 23, 2025 • 1-min read

Posted by Anonymous

May 22, 2025

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Posted by Anonymous - May 22, 2025

I've been in that situation where I was scared my jamb utme result wasn't high enough, so trust me, you're not alone. Over 75% of students actually scored below 200 in 2025, so it's super common. The trick is not to give up or just accept something you don't want.

Some universities and polytechnics accept lower scores for certain courses, so you can look up schools with lower cut-off marks and switch through the change of course/institution thing JAMB offers. My older sister did this and ended up finding a course she actually liked way more than her first choice.

You can also wait for post-UTME or screenings; some schools care more about those than the actual jamb score. And honestly, sometimes what seems like a "low" course can end up being your thing. Just be flexible, do your research, and talk to people who have been through it. Your jamb utme result doesn't have to limit your future, for real. You got options, you just gotta look for them!

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