JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security is almost similar to Software Engineering and Computer Science in any Nigerian Universities. In every year, particularly during JAMB registration Period, multiple numbers of students wish to study Cyber Security in order to have a vast knowledge on Data protection.
One of the basic requirements for making this your wish come true is by meeting the appropriate JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security and also the university you are aspiring to gain admission into.
This article has provide every single details you need to know about JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security, it’s requirements and other related information.
Before we basically begin this article, let’s dive by explaining what is Cyber Security and throw some highlights on it.
Meaning of Cyber Security
According to the definition of Cyber Security by Cisco: A Cybersecurity is the practice of;
- Protecting system
- Networks.
- Programs from digital attacks.
These cyber attacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users through ransomware or interrupting normal business processes.
About JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security
JAMB Cut Off Mark is the approved minimum accept score that every prospective candidates who seat for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) must meet. Each higher institutions in Nigeria has their own accepted Cut Off Mark that must be in accordance with JAMB body.
One among the most competitive undergraduate courses in any Nigeria University has who been accredited by management of National Universities Commission (NUC) to be offering this course is Cyber Security.
Therefore, for competitive courses like Cyber Security you are expected to have a higher rated Cut Off Mark in your JAMB examination.
JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security 2025/2026
Cyber Security being one of the most demanding undergraduate course with high numbers of candidates, it requires a better performance in JAMB examination.
For the recent concluded Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in 2025, the accepted minimum general JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security is 140 and above.
Though, this JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security that was released by the committee members is set to be 140 or above is just a baseline as most universities in Nigeria set their internal admission Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security to be a little bit higher than JAMB.
All Universities which have been accredited by National Universities Commission (NUC) such as Federal, State or Private University have their own personal JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security.
So, we shall proceed by explaining and listing all these universities who are offering Cyber Security with their respective Cut Off Mark.
List of Universities in Nigeria Offering Cyber Security and their Cut Off Mark
There are several universities in Nigeria offering Cyber Security that has been approved National Universities Commission (NUC) ranging from Federal, State and Private Universities of these Universities have their own acceptable JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security.
We shall be listing all these Universities offering Cyber Security based on their ranking and appropriate JAMB Cut Off Mark in the next paragraph.
JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security in Federal Universities
Below are the JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security in top rated Federal Universities with their perspective Cut Off Mark.
| S/N | FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES |
| 1. | Bayero University Kano |
| 2. | University of Lagos |
| 3. | Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna |
| 4. | Nigerian Army University, Biu |
| 5. | Federal University of Oye-Ekiti |
| 6. | Federal University of Health Science, Azare |
| 7. | Federal University of Technology, Minna |
| 8. | Federal University of Technology, Akure |
| 9. | Federal University of Technology, Owerri |
| 10. | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 11. | University of Port Harcourt |
| 12. | University of Benin |
| 13. | University of Maiduguri |
| 14. | University of Jos |
| 15. | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria |
| 16. | Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi |
| 17. | Federal University Dutse |
| 18. | Obafemi Awolowo University |
JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security in State Universities
Below are the JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security in top leading State Universities with their perspective Cut Off Mark.
| S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES |
| 1. | Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara |
| 2. | Technical University, Ibadan |
| 3. | University of Delta, Agbor |
| 4. | Rivers State University |
| 5. | Delta State University |
| 6. | Kaduna State University |
| 7. | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology |
| 8. | Ondo State University of Science and Technology |
| 9. | Gombe State University |
| 10. | Kwara State University |
| 11. | Osun State University |
| 12. | Enugu State University of Science and Technology |
| 13. | Adekunle Ajasin University |
| 14. | Olabisi Onabanjo University |
JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security Top Private Universities
Below are the JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security in top leading Private Universities in Nigeria with their perspective Cut Off Mark.
| S/N | PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES |
| 1. | Afe Babalola University |
| 2. | Ahman Pategi University |
| 3. | Al-Hikmah University |
| 4. | Augustine University |
| 5. | Babcock University |
| 6. | Baze University |
| 7. | Bells University |
| 8 | Bowen University |
| 9. | Caleb University |
| 10. | Covenant University |
| 11. | Clifford University |
| 12. | Kings University |
| 13. | Veritas University |
| 14. | Lead University |
| 15. | Rhema University |
| 16. | Pan-Atlantic University |
| 17. | Nile University |
| 18. | Mountain Top University |
JAMB Admission Requirements for Cyber Security
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has a specific admission requirements scheduled for Cyber Security.
- You are expected to choose the right subjects combination such as Mathematics, Physics, English and you are to choose any one of the thees subjects Economics, Agriculture, Geography, Biology or Chemistry depending on the higher institutions you choose because sometimes, Cyber Security JAMB subjects combination do vary.
- Each candidate must be exactly or 16 years and above.
- An O’ Level results with a minimum of five (5) credit in Maths, English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry which must not be more than two (2) sittings in WAEC, NECO and NABTEB.
- You are expected to score or perform wonderfully in your JAMB examination.
Conclusion
Meeting JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security is just a starting point of success in securing admission into your preferred institution. The real battle is now left for you to meet the approved minimum Cut Off Mark set for Cyber Security in the University you as aspiring to begin your IT academic journey from.
Cyber Security is not just a simple course or a course which should be underrated, you are required to put in more efforts and discipline. Gaining admission into any Universities in Nigeria to study Cyber Security is achievable especially when you meet appropriate Cut Off Mark and have a good O’level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the JAMB Subjects Combination for Cyber Security?
The JAMB subjects combination for Cyber Security comprises of Mathematics, Physics, English and you are to choose any one of the thees subjects Economics, Agriculture, Geography, Biology or Chemistry.
What are the JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security in FUTA?
The JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security in Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is 180 and above.
What is the JAMB Cut Off Mark for Cyber Security?
The approved Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Cut Off Mark set for Cyber Security is 160 and above. Though some higher institution in Nigeria has their own aggregate which is known to be acceptable during admission selection process and it can be more or exactly like that of JAMB
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