Is this an official admission decision?
No. It is a planning estimate. Always verify current departmental cut-offs and Post-UTME rules with the institution.
What's my chance of admission?
Enter your JAMB score, target course, and university tier. We'll instantly estimate your probability and suggest 3 ranked alternatives.
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How this calculator works
We combine three inputs — your JAMB score, your target course, and the university tier — to estimate an admission probability band. The baseline cut-off for each of the 17 courses is drawn from JAMB and NUC 2024/2025 published minimums at federal universities. A multiplier (0.90 → 1.10) adjusts that baseline up or down for your target tier, reflecting how much tougher admission is at UI or UNILAG versus a younger state or private university.
Your final band — Very Low → Very High — is calculated from the gap (delta) between your score and the adjusted cut-off. A +30-point buffer maps to "Very High" (~92%); a deficit of -10 maps to "Low" (~28%). These bands are calibrated against historical admission rates, not pure arithmetic, so they reflect real-world admission variance rather than a naive score-compare.
Limitations: we don't account for Post-UTME (still unknown at time of use), catchment/ELDS quotas, or subject-specific tie-breakers. These factors can shift your effective cut-off by ±15 points.
Score band planning table
Use the estimate as a shortlist signal, then compare the course pressure, institution tier and backup route before buying screening forms.
| Estimate band | Typical meaning | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Strong | Score and route are broadly aligned. | Confirm departmental cut-off and prepare Post-UTME. |
| Competitive | Admission is possible but not guaranteed. | Add one realistic and one safer institution. |
| Needs backup | Course or institution pressure is high. | Consider related courses, private/state schools or polytechnics. |
Get course cut-off alerts
Use this calculator as a planning guide, then track JAMB cut-off marks, Post-UTME deadlines, and course competitiveness before locking your final shortlist.
Frequently asked questions
Does Post-UTME affect my chance?
Yes. A strong Post-UTME score, O'Level fit, catchment, and applicant volume can change the practical cut-off.
Should I choose backup schools?
Yes. Use aspirational, realistic, and safer choices so one competitive course does not block your admission path.
Where should I go next?
Check cut-off marks, deadline windows, school fees, and ranked school options before paying application fees.