2025 Complete List Of School Of Nursing In Nigeria And Their JAMB UTME Cut Off Marks

Are you planning to study nursing in Nigeria and wondering what score you need in JAMB to gain admission? This article contains the updated list of approved schools of nursing in Nigeria and their JAMB UTME cut-off marks for the 2025 academic session.

JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) is the main body that organizes entrance exams for admission into higher education institutions in Nigeria. To study nursing, you must meet the minimum JAMB score set by the nursing college of your choice.

Here’s what you need to know:

What is the JAMB Cut Off Mark for School of Nursing In Nigeria?

For most schools of Nursing Sciences in Nigeria, the JAMB cut-off mark ranges between 160 and 200. However, each schools may set its own cut-off score depending on competition, available admission slots, and student performance in the UTME.

List of Nursing Schools in Nigeria and Their 2025 JAMB Cut-Off Marks

Here is a breakdown of some recognized nursing schools and their JAMB cut-off points:

1. Ogun State College of Nursing and Midwifery

• Location: Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode & Ilaro campuses
• JAMB Cut-Off: 200
• Website: www.mohsonmportal.com

2. Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON), Igando

• JAMB Cut-Off: 200
• Phone: +234 816 429 3300
• Website: www.lascon.edu.ng

3. School of Nursing, OAUTHC, Ile-Ife (Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex)

• JAMB Cut-Off: 180
• Website: www.oauthc.com

4. University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City

• JAMB Cut-Off: 180
• Program: Basic Nursing & Midwifery
• Website: www.ubth.org

5. School of Nursing, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan

• JAMB Cut-Off: 180
• Phone: +234 802 338 6285
• Website: www.uch-ibadan.org.ng

6. College of Nursing, St. Gerard’s Catholic Hospital, Kaduna

• JAMB Cut-Off: 170
• Phone: +234 806 629 0089
• Website: www.stgerardshospital.com

7. Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital School of Nursing (AKTH), Kano

• JAMB Cut-Off: 180
• Website: www.akth.org.ng

8. National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu – College of Nursing Sciences

• JAMB Cut-Off: 170
• Phone: +234 803 311 8394

9. School of Nursing, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia

• JAMB Cut-Off: 160
• Website: www.fmcumuahia.gov.ng

10. School of Nursing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi

• JAMB Cut-Off: 180
• Website: www.nauth.org.ng

What If Your JAMB Score is Below the Cut Off Mark?

If you scored below the required mark (e.g., below 160), you may consider the following:

• Apply for Basic Nursing or Midwifery programs in states that allow direct applications without JAMB.

• Retake JAMB in the next session with better preparation.

• Look into private colleges of nursing or schools of health technology that accept lower scores.

Important Notes for Nursing Admission 2025

• Always confirm the cut-off mark directly from the school’s official website or admission office.

• Meeting the JAMB cut-off does not guarantee admission—you may also need to pass post-UTME, interview, or CBT screening.

• Some nursing colleges are affiliated with universities and may have higher cut-off scores.