JAMB 2025: List of Courses To Study in Nigerian Universities with Low UTME Scores

• There are no fewer than seven alternative courses students who scored low marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can study
• These courses have low UTME cut-off marks to gain admission but are still highly valuable and rewarding
• This article highlights the seven courses UTME candidates who scored low marks can study in tertiary institutions in Nigeria

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide

Following the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, some candidates will not get the course of their choice into any Nigerian universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education.

This is due to their low score, majorly less than 200 in the recently concluded 2025 UTME.

All hope is not lost as some great courses have lower JAMB cut-off marks but are still highly valuable and rewarding.

As reported by The Nation, below are some courses UTME candidates with low scores can study in any tertiary institution in Nigeria.

Seven courses to study with low JAMB score 2025

1. Education (All Subjects)

Education courses have some of the lowest cut-off marks for UTME candidates seeking university admission.

Trained teachers have the opportunities to academic, administrative, and policy-making roles in Nigeria’s growing education sector.

2. Agricultural Science

This is another course with a low cut-off mark for tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

Studying Agricultural Science can lead to careers in agribusiness, research, and food production, and even entrepreneurship in farming and agro-processing.

3. Religious Studies / Theology

Religious studies is another solid course with a low entry barrier.

However, it is for those who are passionate about religion, philosophy, or ethics.

4. Home Economics

Home Economics is a practical and career-rich that prepares graduates to work in food and nutrition, textile design, and family life education.

Graduates can also start up their businesses in catering or interior decoration.

5. Library and Information Science

This course teaches students about digital information and data management in organization, research, and IT.

6. Theatre Arts / Performing Arts

Theatre Arts is a creative course that prepares graduates to work in film, TV ,and event production, or become actors, directors, or playwrights.

7. Local Language Studies (Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, etc.)

These indigenous language courses are becoming more relevant following the growing demand for local language experts in media, education, and publishing.

5 admission options for UTME candidates with low scores

All hope is not lost for candidates who scored low marks in the just-concluded 2025 UTME.

UTME candidates who scored low marks can still be offered admission to study courses of their choice in Nigerian universities.

This article highlights the five admission options UTME candidates with low scores can explore to fulfill their dreams.

JAMB: Courses that require High UTME scores

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the 2025 UTME candidates are required to get higher scores in their recently concluded examination conducted by JAMB.

This is because certain courses require higher UTME scores for admission into Nigerian universities, regardless of the general cut-off marks set by JAMB.

The top seven of these courses have been outlined as JAMB wraps up the 2025 UTME exercise, and candidates are looking forward to securing admission this year.

Source: Legit.ng