200 is below typical cut-offs for Chemistry at most institutions, but within 10 points at 22 institutions. Worth applying with a strong post-UTME plan.
Borderline picks at 200
| Institution | Course | UTME cut-off | Aggregate | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELSU Delta | Chemistry | 210 | 68.3 | state | Borderline |
| EKSU Ekiti | Chemistry | 210 | 68.3 | state | Borderline |
| FUGusau Zamfara | Chemistry | 210 | 68.3 | federal | Borderline |
| FUNAAB Ogun | Chemistry | 210 | 68.3 | federal | Borderline |
| KWASU Kwara | Chemistry | 210 | 68.3 | state | Borderline |
| ATBU Bauchi | Chemistry | 209 | 68.1 | federal | Borderline |
| FUBK Kebbi | Chemistry | 209 | 68.1 | federal | Borderline |
| FUDMA Katsina | Chemistry | 209 | 68.1 | federal | Borderline |
| FULafia Nasarawa | Chemistry | 209 | 68.1 | federal | Borderline |
| FUOYE Ekiti | Chemistry | 209 | 68.1 | federal | Borderline |
| IMSU Imo | Chemistry | 209 | 68.1 | state | Borderline |
| EBSU Ebonyi | Chemistry | 208 | 68.0 | state | Borderline |
| FUKashere Gombe | Chemistry | 208 | 68.0 | federal | Borderline |
| UNIABUJA FCT | Chemistry | 208 | 68.0 | federal | Borderline |
| ABSU Abia | Chemistry | 207 | 67.9 | state | Borderline |
| AAUA Ondo | Chemistry | 207 | 67.9 | state | Borderline |
| KSU Kogi | Chemistry | 207 | 67.9 | state | Borderline |
| FUOtuoke Bayelsa | Chemistry | 206 | 67.8 | federal | Borderline |
| UNICAL Cross River | Chemistry | 206 | 67.8 | federal | Borderline |
| FUGashua Yobe | Chemistry | 205 | 67.6 | federal | Borderline |
| FUWukari Taraba | Chemistry | 205 | 67.6 | federal | Borderline |
| NOUN FCT | Chemistry | 201 | 67.1 | federal | Borderline |
What this means in plain language
The course cut-off mark is the UTME threshold to be considered for admission to Chemistry at a given institution. Clearing it means your application proceeds to post-UTME screening. Chemistry cut-offs in our 2026 dataset range from 201 to 232 across Nigerian universities.
A score of 200 is close enough to several institutional thresholds that a strong post-UTME and O'level profile could still secure admission.
If 200 is not enough, what now?
Three honest routes are open. First, retake JAMB next cycle aiming for a higher score. Second, change first-choice course to a related programme with a lower cut-off but similar career destination (use our quiz to find one). Third, explore the same course at less competitive institutions, including state and private universities where cut-offs sit lower.
Diploma routes (ND at a polytechnic, then HND or Direct Entry to a degree), pre-degree programmes and JUPEB are also workable longer paths. They take more time but they work.
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Can I study Chemistry with 200 in JAMB 2026?
Borderline. 200 is below the cut-off at most institutions but within 10 points at 22 of them, so Chemistry is worth applying for as a stretch choice backed by a strong post-UTME and O'level profile.
What is the actual cut-off mark for Chemistry in 2026?
Chemistry cut-off marks for 2026 range from 201 at the most accessible institutions to 232 at the most competitive, across the 49 institutions offering the course in this guide. JAMB's national minimum is 150, but the course-specific institutional cut-off is the figure that decides consideration.
Which universities offer Chemistry with a cut-off around 200?
Institutions with Chemistry cut-offs closest to 200 include NOUN (201), FUGashua (205), FUWukari (205), FUOtuoke (206). Use the full table on this page to see every institution sorted by cut-off.
If I don't qualify for Chemistry with 200, what are my alternatives?
Three routes. First, apply for Chemistry at a less competitive institution where the cut-off is at or below 200. Second, pick a related course in the same field with a lower cut-off. Third, use the change-of-course window during the JAMB cycle, or a longer path through polytechnic ND and Direct Entry, JUPEB or a pre-degree programme.
Can I retake JAMB to score higher for Chemistry?
Yes. JAMB UTME can be retaken in the next admission cycle. If 200 falls short for Chemistry, a focused retake aiming for 221+ opens the broader range of institutions. Run the retake plan in parallel with a polytechnic or pre-degree application so the year is not lost if the retake also falls short.
Should I consider Chemistry at a state or private university?
Often yes. State universities and newer federal universities frequently set lower Chemistry cut-offs than the leading federal universities, and several private universities admit on the national minimum plus an internal screening. The trade-off is fees: federal sits at ₦40,000-₦200,000 per session, state ₦80,000-₦400,000, private ₦600,000 and above.