Many students believe they must have a physical NECO scratch card to check results. That’s no longer the case. NECO has modernized its system, replacing scratch cards with digital tokens and a separate e‑Verify platform. This means you can now access and verify your results without ever touching a scratch card. Here’s a complete guide … Read more
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile‑Ife has maintained extremely competitive entry standards for Nursing. For the upcoming 2025 academic session, the management has confirmed that Nursing Science remains a highly demanded program. Based on historical data and recent announcements, the departmental cut‑off mark for Nursing in OAU is set at 250 UTME. Candidates must meet or … Read more
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile‑Ife, maintains one of the toughest admission standards in Nigeria. For 2025/2026, the university confirmed a general UTME cut‑off of 200—meaning no applicant with less than that score can register for post-UTME. But meeting 200 in UTME is just the baseline; each department sets its own higher aggregate cut‑off, typically combining … Read more
Aspiring nurses in Nigeria face stiff competition, and UTME cut-off marks often determine which universities they can even apply to. While JAMB sets a national minimum of 140, most reputable universities set higher thresholds for Nursing. However, several institutions offer more accessible entry points, making them viable options for students with moderate scores. Which institution … Read more
Many students dream of studying Law but worry their UTME scores aren’t high enough to qualify for top-tier schools. Although JAMB has set a national minimum of 140 for Law, universities are free to set their own departmental cut-off marks, which usually fall between 180 and 280 depending on the school’s reputation and competition level. … Read more
In Nigeria, polytechnics often serve students whose JAMB UTME scores fall below university thresholds, offering quality technical and vocational education. While JAMB has set 140 as the national minimum for universities, many polytechnics extend admission to candidates scoring 100–140. The relevance of a polytechnic accepting 140 cannot be overstated in the current climate, where competition … Read more
In Nigeria, federal universities use various admission screening processes, either traditional written Post-UTME exams, online document checks, or a mix of both, before offering admission. These screenings help institutions verify candidates’ UTME scores, subject combinations, and O’Level results, ensuring only qualified students move forward. Unlike many private schools that rely heavily on payment, federal universities … Read more
As the 2025/2026 academic session draws closer, several Nigerian universities, federal, state, and private, have kept their admission doors open past the usual June closing deadlines. Some institutions still sell post-UTME or screening forms, offering hope to applicants whose scores came in late or who missed earlier opportunities. Which federal universities are still admitting students? … Read more
Medicine and Surgery is one of the most competitive courses in any Nigerian university. Every year, thousands of students apply to study Medicine, but only a small number are admitted due to limited slots, strict regulations from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), and the tough academic standards of the universities themselves. To … Read more
In Nigeria, state universities serve as a bridge between federal and private institutions, offering students the chance to get a university degree at a cost lower than most private schools, but often higher than federal ones. These universities are established and managed by individual state governments, and their school fees are not uniform. Instead, each … Read more