Every year, Nigerian students anxiously wait for JAMB results and application cut-offs for Nursing programs.
For 2025, Veritas University in Abuja has released its cut‑off mark for Nursing.
This article explains what that score means for you, how it fits into the bigger picture of admission, and what steps follow next.
What is the cut‑off mark for Nursing at Veritas University in 2025?
Veritas University has set a firm cut‑off mark of 200 for Nursing applicants.
That means you must score 200 or above in your JAMB UTME to be eligible for admission into the Nursing program.
This is much higher than the 170 mark required for most other programs at the school.
Why is the Nursing cut‑off higher than most courses?
Nursing sits in the Faculty of Health Sciences, along with programs like Pharmacy.
Health-related fields demand strong academic ability and critical thinking, and the university limits space for clinical training and specialized labs.
That’s why they require higher scores—200 for Nursing, and the same for Pharmacy.
How does the Nursing cut‑off compare with other courses?
Here’s how the 2025 cut-offs compare:
- Nursing and Pharmacy – 200 and above
- Law – even higher, at 220 and above
- Most other courses – 170 and above
This shows the hierarchy clearly: Law has the strictest requirement, followed by Nursing and Pharmacy, and then general programs.
What happens if your JAMB score is below 200?
If you score between 170 and 199, you can apply for most other courses but not Nursing or Pharmacy.
Your UTME score must reach 200 to unlock the chance for Nursing.
Scoring lower means you’ll need to consider a different program or look at other universities since Veritas won’t invite you for Nursing admission.
What steps follow after meeting the cut‑off?
Once you meet (or exceed) the 200 mark, here’s what comes next:
- Check the Post-UTME portal – Look out for announcements and registration dates.
- Pay the screening fee – Around ₦4,500, paid online.
- Submit your O’Level results – Five credits are needed, including English, Maths, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Sit for the Post‑UTME test – The score from this test is combined with your JAMB score to decide final admission.
In short, hitting the cut‑off earns you an invitation to compete for the actual slot.
Has the cut‑off for Nursing changed compared to past years?
Yes. In previous sessions, Nursing at Veritas also required around 200 and above.
This consistency suggests the university maintains high standards for the field each year. So you’re facing the same challenge as earlier applicants.
How to calculate if your combined score meets the requirement?
Veritas usually averages your JAMB and Post‑UTME scores: (JAMB score + Post‑UTME score) ÷ 2
So if you score 200 in JAMB and 180 in Post‑UTME, your aggregate is 190. This combined result might or might not earn admission, so it pays to do well in both examinations.
How can you increase your chances of admission?
To increase your chances, study well in advance, and focus on JAMB and past post-UTME questions.
Also, practice under timed conditions to build speed and confidence.
Join a study group or class with experienced tutors.
And stay current with announcements from the university portal and verify before deadlines. These steps help turn eligibility into actual admission.