Federal Polytechnics Cut-Off Marks 2024/2025

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Looking for the cut-off mark for federal polytechnic for the 2024/2025 academic session? Your search is over. In this article, you have a curator list of all federal polytechnics including their cut-off marks for the 2024/2025 academic session. 

Remember that meeting the cut-off alone doesn’t guarantee securing an admission. You still need to pass the post-UTME screen and meet all eligibility requirements for the institution you choose. 

Federal Polytechnics Cut-Off Marks 2024/2024

S/N	Polytechnics	Cut-Off Mark
1	Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Airforce Base, Kaduna	160+
2	Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana-Afikpo	100+
3	Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi	120+
4	Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti	140+
5	Federal Polytechnic, Ayede	120+
6	Federal Polytechnic, Bali	110
7	Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi	120
8	Federal Polytechnic, Bida	100
9	Federal Polytechnic, Daura	140
10	Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu	140
11	Federal Polytechnic, Ede	140
12	Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe	120
13	Federal Polytechnic Idah	120
14	Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro	150
15	Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji	100
16	Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo	120
17	Federal Polytechnic Kaura-Namoda	120
18	Federal Polytechnic, Monguno	150
19	Federal Polytechnic, Mubi	100
20	Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa	110
21	Federal Polytechnic, Nekede	120
22	Federal Polytechnic of Oil And Gas, Bonny	100
23	Federal Polytechnic, Offa	120
24	Federal Polytechnic, Oko	120
25	Federal Polytechnic, Orogun	100
26	Federal Polytechnic, Ukana	100
27	Federal Polytechnic, Ugep	100
28	Federal Polytechnic, Wannune	120
29	Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure	100
30	Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna	120
31	Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo	160
32	Federal Polytechnic, Nyak, Shendam	100
33	Federal Polytechnic Kabo	120
34	Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron	160
35	Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun Delta State	130
36	Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki (TOPS)	100
37	Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi	100
38	Yaba College of Technology, Yaba	150 – 160
39	National Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi	120
40	Nigerian Army College of Environmental Science and Technology, Makurdi	120
41	Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State	120

Federal Polytechnics Average Cut-Off Mark 2024/2025

Congratulations if you meet the cut-off mark for the federal polytechnic of your choice. The next thing to do is to: 

• Start preparing for the post-UTME screening. Find out if the institution you choose conducts the post-UTME exam or only does online screening. 
• Find out the polytechnic’s school fees. 
• Gather every document you need, including your original O’Level result, birth certificate, and so on. 
• Keep checking the institution’s website for updates regarding the admission. 

Federal Polytechnics Cut-Off Marks 2024: Influencing Factors

Another question you’re likely to ask is what factors influence the federal polytechnics cut-off mark in 2024? It’s simple. A lot of factors are responsible actually, including: 

• Course popularity:  If you choose a highly sought-after course, like Engineering or Computer Science, get ready to score higher in JAMB to beat the cut-off marks due to increased competition from applicants.
• Polytechnic reputation: Prestigious federal polytechnics tend to have stricter cut-offs to maintain their academic standards and selectivity.
• Number of applicants: If a course receives a large number of applications in a year, the polytechnic can raise the cut-off mark to manage the admission process effectively.
• JAMB performance: The overall performance of students taking JAMB can influence cut-off marks. If the national average score is high, polytechnics might raise their cut-offs to maintain a competitive applicant pool. You now know why the cut-off mark is lower this year. Only 24% of candidates who wrote the UTME exam score above 200. It was a mass failure. 
• Available spaces: The number of available spaces in a course directly affects the cut-off mark. With limited spots, polytechnics need to select the highest-scoring applicants.

What’s Next after Acing the Cut-Off Mark?

There’s no single average cut-off mark for all federal polytechnics in 2024, but the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) typically sets a minimum benchmark of 100 for polytechnics. 

However, each institution can set their own cut-off higher than that minimum, with competitive programmes potentially requiring even higher scores. 

The gist here is that with a UTME score of 100, you can be sure of securing admission into a federal university this year—even if it means changing your course or institution. 

Federal Polytechnics Cut-Off Mark 2024: What’s Next if You Didn’t Meet the Cut-Off Mark 

It’s not the end of life. If you didn’t meet the cut-off mark for a federal polytechnic of your choice, consider taking the following steps: 

• Boost your post-UTME performance: Even if your JAMB score fell short, a strong performance on the polytechnic’s post-UTME exam can improve your overall aggregate score and potentially push you above the cut-off mark. Focus on studying past questions and exam formats for the specific polytechnic.
• Consider other options within the polytechnic: Think of a less competitive course. The cut-off mark can vary depending on the course. Research if there are other courses the polytechnic offers with lower cut-off marks that align with your interests.
• Explore other federal polytechnics: Investigate other federal polytechnics offering similar courses. Their cut-off marks might be lower, increasing your chances of admission. You can use resources like [Nigerian Universities & Polytechnics Cut-Off Marks] to find these.
• Consider alternative paths: Think of pre-ND, pre-degree, JUPEB, or IJMB programme. Completing one successfully can improve your academic record and make you eligible for the desired federal polytechnic or university programme the following year. 
• Retake UTME: Register for the UTME exam next year and work towards scoring a high score. 

Final Thoughts

The average federal polytechnics cut-off mark for the 2024/2025 academic session is 100. With this lower cut-off mark, you can be sure of getting admitted this year. However, check the specific cut-off mark for the polytechnic you choose to know if you qualify. 

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