Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) sets its own UTME cut-off mark for admission into both National Diploma (ND) and BSc Education programs.
Besides that general mark, each course has a departmental cut-off, which is the aggregate score needed to get into a specific program.
That aggregate includes your UTME, Post‑UTME, and O’Level results.
Below is the updated and most reliable information available for the 2025/2026 admission session.
What Is YABATECH’s General UTME Cut‑Off?
For ND (National Diploma) programs, you must score at least 150 in JAMB to be eligible for the Post‑UTME screening.
For BSc (Education) programs, the minimum cut-off is 160.
These scores meet the entry baseline but do not guarantee admission into any specific course.
What Are Departmental Cut-Off Marks?
YABATECH does not publish exact cut-off marks each year.
Instead, the departmental cut-off is based on your overall performance compared to other applicants.
For the previous cycle (2024/2025), these were the merit scores used to admit students into ND and BSc (Ed) programs.
They help you understand what it takes to stand a real chance in each course.
ND Departmental Cut-Off Marks (2024/2025 benchmarks)
- ND Accountancy ‑ 66.60
- ND Agricultural & Bio‑Environmental Engineering ‑ 50.00
- ND Agricultural Technology ‑ 56.20
- ND Architectural Technology ‑ 63.30
- ND Banking & Finance ‑ 62.05
- ND Building Technology ‑ 57.95
- ND Business Administration & Management ‑ 65.10
- ND Chemical Engineering ‑ 61.10
- ND Civil Engineering ‑ 62.40
- ND Computer Engineering ‑ 63.70
- ND Computer Science ‑ 65.95
- ND Electrical & Electronics Engineering ‑ 65.55
- ND Estate Management ‑ 58.70
- ND Fashion Design & Clothing Technology ‑ 64.65
- ND Food Technology ‑ 60.10
- ND General Art ‑ 65.85
- ND Hospitality Management ‑ 59.15
- ND Industrial Maintenance Engineering ‑ 52.15
- ND Leisure & Tourism Management ‑ 54.80
- ND Library & Information Science ‑ 63.35
- ND Marine Engineering ‑ 58.65
- ND Marketing ‑ 60.60
- ND Mass Communication ‑ 69.45
- ND Mechanical Engineering ‑ 62.55
- ND Mechatronics Engineering ‑ 59.35
- ND Metallurgical Engineering ‑ 51.60
- ND Mineral & Petroleum Resources Engineering ‑ 50.00
- ND Nutrition & Dietetics ‑ 61.40
- ND Office Technology & Management ‑ 59.85
- ND Photography ‑ 50.00
- ND Polymer Technology ‑ 50.00
- ND Printing Technology ‑ 52.00
- ND Public Administration ‑ 62.90
- ND Quantity Surveying ‑ 57.55
- ND Science Laboratory Technology ‑ 66.00
- ND Statistics ‑ 56.05
- ND Surveying & Geo‑Informatics ‑ 52.95
- ND Textile Technology ‑ 53.50
- ND Urban & Regional Planning ‑ 53.55
- ND Welding & Fabrication ‑ 52.10
- ND Library & Information Science ‑ 50.00
BSc Education Departmental Cut-Off Marks (2024/2025 benchmarks)
- Art Education ‑ 52.20
- Biology Education ‑ 58.20
- Business Education ‑ 52.50
- Chemistry Education ‑ 57.00
- Computer Education ‑ 58.05
- Home Economics Education ‑ 50.00
- Industrial Technical Education ‑ 50.00
- Integrated Science Education ‑ 50.00
- Mathematics Education ‑ 50.00
- Physics Education ‑ 50.00
What Does This Mean for 2025/2026 Applicants?
YABATECH tends to maintain similar departmental cut-offs from year to year, with slight changes depending on applicant volume and academic performance.
If you reach or exceed these merit scores, you have a strong chance in your chosen course, provided you pass the Post‑UTME screening and meet other requirements.
How to Use These Cut-Off Marks to Prepare
- Make sure you have at least the minimum UTME score: 150 for ND, 160 for BSc‑Ed.
- Focus on courses with higher merit cut-offs if you’re aiming for competitive programs (e.g., Mass Communication, Computer Science, Business Admin).
- Study hard for Post‑UTME—your screening score contributes significantly to your final aggregate.
- Achieve strong O’Level results in required subjects (especially English and Mathematics).
- Track YABATECH’s official portal or credible guides for any updates before your Post‑UTME.
Why Do Some Courses Show a Cut-Off at 50?
YABATECH often lists a baseline departmental cut-off of 50% for many ND and BSc Education courses.
This is the bare minimum merit score required in aggregate from JAMB, Post‑UTME, and O’Level points.
Higher scores are needed to compete in popular courses.
What Affects Departmental Cut-Offs?
- Number of applicants per course
- The overall academic quality of candidates
- Institutional quotas and capacity
- How demanding the course is in terms of popularity and competition