Check the YABATECH cut-off mark for 2025/2026 admission. See the required JAMB scores for each course. Learn how to calculate your aggregate score and check departmental cut-off marks.
The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has officially announced its cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session. This guide provides a full explanation of the JAMB and departmental cut-off marks for all courses offered in both National Diploma (ND) and Degree programmes.
Before applying for admission, you must understand what a cut-off mark means and how it affects your chances of getting admitted into your preferred course.
What Is a Cut-Off Mark?
A cut-off mark is the minimum score required in your JAMB examination to qualify for admission into any tertiary institution. If your score is below the cut-off mark set by YABATECH for your course, you will not be considered for admission into that course.
There are two types of cut-off marks to understand:
- General JAMB Cut-Off Mark: This is the minimum score all candidates must get before being allowed to apply for Post-UTME.
- Departmental Cut-Off Mark: This is the minimum score each department sets based on competition and performance of applicants.
General JAMB Cut-Off Marks for YABATECH 2025/2026
YABATECH has set the following general JAMB cut-off marks:
- National Diploma (ND) Programmes: 150
- Degree Programmes (in affiliation with UNN): 160
This means that to apply for any ND course in YABATECH, you must score at least 150 in your JAMB exam. To apply for any Degree course, you need a minimum JAMB score of 160.
List of ND Courses with JAMB Cut-Off Mark of 150
Here are some of the popular ND courses that require a JAMB score of 150 or above:
- Accountancy
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mass Communication
- Hospitality Management
- Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Food Technology
- Public Administration
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Estate Management
- Architecture
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
If you applied for any of these programmes and scored 150 or more in JAMB, you are qualified to write the Post-UTME screening exam.
Degree Programmes with JAMB Cut-Off Mark of 160
These courses are offered in partnership with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and require a minimum JAMB score of 160:
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Computer Science
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Business Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Home Economics
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Industrial Technical Education
How to Calculate Your Aggregate Score
To determine whether you meet the cut-off for your department, you must calculate your aggregate score. This is done by combining your JAMB and Post-UTME scores.
Steps:
- Divide your JAMB score by 8
- Divide your Post-UTME score by 2
- Add both results
Example:
If your JAMB score is 240 and your Post-UTME score is 60:
- 240 ÷ 8 = 30
- 60 ÷ 2 = 30
- Aggregate Score = 30 + 30 = 60
YABATECH Departmental Cut-Off Marks 2025/2026
Here are some of the departmental cut-off marks used by YABATECH:
- Mass Communication – 69.45
- Accountancy – 66.60
- Science Lab Tech – 66.60
- Business Administration – 65.10
- Computer Science – 65.95
- Computer Engineering – 63.70
- Electrical Engineering – 65.55
- Mechanical Engineering – 62.55
- Public Administration – 62.90
- Marketing – 60.60
- Fashion Design – 64.65
- Mechatronics – 59.35
- Marine Engineering – 58.65
- Hospitality Management – 59.15
Degree Programmes:
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology – 58.20
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Computer Science – 58.05
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry – 57.00
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Business Education – 52.50
- Other Education Courses – 50.00
These marks may change yearly based on competition and performance, so always check the latest updates from the school.
Admission Requirements
- You must choose YABATECH as your first choice in JAMB.
- You must score at least 150 for ND or 160 for Degree.
- You need 5 O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
- You must be 16 years or older.
- Candidates who did not initially choose YABATECH can do a JAMB change of institution before applying.
How to Apply
- Visit YABATECH Portal
- Pay the application fee (usually ₦2,000)
- Fill out your bio-data and upload your documents
- Submit your application before the closing date
- Monitor the portal for screening and admission updates
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the general cut-off mark for YABATECH in 2025?
The general JAMB cut-off mark is 150 for ND programmes and 160 for Degree programmes.
2. Can I get admission into YABATECH with a JAMB score below 150?
No, you must score at least 150 for ND and 160 for Degree courses to qualify.
3. Is YABATECH offering Degree courses?
Yes, YABATECH offers Degree courses in partnership with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
4. How do I calculate YABATECH aggregate score?
Divide your JAMB score by 8 and your Post-UTME score by 2. Add both to get your aggregate.
5. Can I change my institution to YABATECH after JAMB?
Yes, you can do a change of institution on the JAMB portal and select YABATECH as your first choice.
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