📈 Part of: JAMB Cut Off Marks for All Universities

📈 2026/2027 Academic Session

English And Literary Studies Cut Off Mark
2026/2027 — All Nigerian Universities

Q: Which university has the lowest cut off for English And Literary Studies?

Based on available data for 2026/2027, the universities with the lowest cut-off marks for English And Literary Studies are listed in the table above, sorted by score. Filter by "Score: Low to High" to find the most accessible options.

Comparing JAMB cut-off marks for English And Literary Studies across all 176 universities currently offering this programme in Nigeria for the 2026/2027 session. Includes O'Level requirements, JAMB subject combinations and direct entry routes.

176Universities

158+Avg Cut-Off

140–220Score Range

4 yrsDuration

English And Literary Studies Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027 — All Nigerian Universities

The table below lists the official JAMB cut-off marks for English And Literary Studies across 176 Nigerian universities for the 2026/2027 academic session. The average JAMB score required is 158. Scores range from 140 (most accessible) to 220 (most competitive).

Each university sets its own departmental cut-off — which may differ from the institution's general JAMB minimum. Click "View Full Cut-offs" next to any university to see all course-specific scores, O'Level requirements, and Post-UTME details.

📚 Typical JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English, Literature in English, one other Arts subject, one elective

JAMB subjects may vary slightly between universities

📝 Typical O'Level Requirements

5 credits incl. English Language, Literature in English and any 3 Arts subjects

Requirements vary by university. Always verify on the university profile

All 176 universities

#	University	JAMB Cut-Off	Type	Actions
1	Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife OAU	220+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
2	UI University of Ibadan UI	220+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
3	Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife OAU	200+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
4	University of Benin UNIBEN	200+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
5	University of Ilorin UNILORIN	200+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
6	University of Lagos UNILAG	200+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
7	University of Nigeria, Nsukka UNN	200+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
8	University of Port-Harcourt UNIPORT	190+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
9	University of Port-Harcourt UNIPORT	190+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
10	Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State ADUN	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
11	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria ABU	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
12	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria ABU	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
13	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria ABU	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
14	Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State FUNAI	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
15	Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State FUNAI	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
16	Bayero University, Kano BUK	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
17	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu ESUT	180+	State	📈 Cut-offs
18	FUG Federal University Gashua, Yobe FUGASHUA	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
19	FUG Federal University Gashua, Yobe FUGASHUA	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
20	Federal University of Education Kontagora, Niger State FUEKontagora	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
21	Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State FUD	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
22	FUD Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina FUDMA	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
23	Federal University, Gusau Zamfara FUGusau	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
24	FUK Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State FUKashere	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
25	Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State FULafia	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
26	Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State FULokoja	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
27	Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State FULokoja	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
28	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa FUOtuoke	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
29	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa FUOtuoke	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
30	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State FUOYE	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
31	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State FUOYE	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
32	Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State FUWukari	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
33	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso LAUTECH	180+	State	📈 Cut-offs
34	Nigeria Police Academy Wudil POLAC	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
35	Nigerian Army University Biu NAUB	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
36	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka UNIZIK	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
37	University of Abuja, Gwagwalada UNIABUJA	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
38	University of Calabar UNICAL	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
39	University of Jos UNIJOS	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
40	University of Maiduguri UNIMAID	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
41	University of Uyo UNIUYO	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
42	Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto UDUS	180+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
43	Abia State University, Uturu ABSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
44	Adamawa State University, Mubi ADSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
45	Adamawa State University, Mubi ADSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
46	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko AAUA	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
47	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko AAUA	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
48	Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo AFUED	160+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
49	Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo AFUED	160+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
50	Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden AKSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
51	Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State AIFUE	160+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
52	Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State AIFUE	160+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
53	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma AAU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
54	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma AAU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
55	Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State BOUESTI	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
56	Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State BOUESTI	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
57	Cross River University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa, Cross River State CRUEE	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
58	Delta State University Abraka DELSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
59	Delta State University Abraka DELSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
60	EBS Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki EBSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
61	EDO Edo State University, Uzairue EDOUNIVERSITY	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
62	Ekiti State University EKSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
63	Ekiti State University EKSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
64	EAU Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo EAUE	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
65	Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State FUEZaria	160+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
66	Gombe State University, Gombe GSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
67	Gombe State University, Gombe GSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
68	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai IBBU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
69	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni IAUE	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
70	Imo State University, Owerri IMSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
71	Kaduna State University, Kaduna KASU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
72	KOM Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo State KOMU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
73	Kogi State University, Kabba KGSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
74	KWA Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State KWASUED	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
75	Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin LASUED	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
76	Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin LASUED	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
77	Lagos State University, Ojo LASU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
78	Lagos State University, Ojo LASU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
79	Nasarawa State University, Keffi NSUK	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
80	Nasarawa State University, Keffi NSUK	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
81	Niger Delta University, Yenagoa NDU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
82	OSU Ogun State University of Education, Ijagun OSUOE	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
83	OSU Ogun State University of Education, Ijagun OSUOE	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
84	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye OOU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
85	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye OOU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
86	Osun State University Osogbo UNIOSUN	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
87	Osun State University Osogbo UNIOSUN	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
88	Plateau State University Bokkos PLASU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
89	Plateau State University Bokkos PLASU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
90	Prince Abubakar Audu University PAAU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
91	BSU Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi BSUM	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
92	BSU Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi BSUM	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
93	Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene RITMAN	160+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
94	Rivers State University RSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
95	Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto SSUEDS	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
96	Sokoto State University SSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
97	Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro DSUST	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
98	Taraba State University, Jalingo TSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
99	Taraba State University, Jalingo TSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
100	Umar Musa Yar'Adua University Katsina UMYU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
101	University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State UAT	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
102	University of Delta, Agbor UNIDEL	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
103	University of Delta, Agbor UNIDEL	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
104	Yobe State University, Damaturu YSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
105	Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano YMSFUEK	160+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
106	Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano YUMSUK	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
107	Zamfara State University ZAMSU	160+	State	📈 Cut-offs
108	Sa'adu Zungur University SAZU	150+	State	📈 Cut-offs
109	AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna, Niger State AKUM	140+	State	📈 Cut-offs
110	Adeleke University, Ede ADELEKE	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
111	Adeleke University, Ede ADELEKE	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
112	African University of Economics, FCT, Abuja AUE	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
113	Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State APU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
114	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan ACU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
115	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan ACU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
116	Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno AAUniv	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
117	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin ALHIKMAH	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
118	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin ALHIKMAH	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
119	Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State AIU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
120	Al-Qalam University, Katsina AQU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
121	Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State ALETHEIA	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
122	American University of Nigeria, Yola AUN	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
123	Anchor University, Lagos AUL	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
124	AJU Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo AJU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
125	Augustine University, Ilara AUI	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
126	Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo BU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
127	Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo BU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
128	BIN Bingham University, New Karu BINGHAM	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
129	Bowen University, Iwo BUI	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
130	Caritas University, Enugu CARITAS	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
131	Chrisland University, Abeokuta CUA	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
132	Christopher University, Mowe CUM	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
133	Clifford University, Owerrinta CLIFFORD	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
134	Clifford University, Owerrinta CLIFFORD	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
135	Coal City University, Enugu CCU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
136	Covenant University Ota CU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
137	Crawford University Igbesa CUI	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
138	Crown-Hill University, Eiyenkorin CHU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
139	Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba DOU	140+	State	📈 Cut-offs
140	Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo ECU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
141	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin ELIZADE	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
142	Fountain University, Osogbo FUO	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
143	Gregory University, Uturu GUU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
144	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji JABU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
145	Kings University, Ode-Omu KU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
146	Lead City University, Ibadan LCU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
147	Lead City University, Ibadan LCU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
148	Lux Mundi University, Umuahia, Abia State LMUniv	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
149	Madonna University, Okija MU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
150	Maranatha University, Lagos MARANATHA	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
151	Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State MAAUN	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
152	McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo MCU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
153	MIU Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State MIU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
154	Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbara-Otor MCIU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
155	MTU Mountain Top University, Makogi Oba MTU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
156	Muhammad Kamalud University, Kwara MKU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
157	National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja NOUN	140+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
158	National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja NOUN	140+	Federal	📈 Cut-offs
159	Paul University, Awka PAUL	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
160	Paul University, Awka PAUL	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
161	PeaceLand University, Enugu State PLU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
162	PeaceLand University, Enugu State PLU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
163	Redeemer's University, Ede RUN	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
164	SAL Salem University, Lokoja SALEM	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
165	SAL Salem University, Lokoja SALEM	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
166	Shanahan University, Onitsha, Anambra State SHANAHAN	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
167	University of Ilesa, Osun State UNILESA	140+	State	📈 Cut-offs
168	University of Ilesa, Osun State UNILESA	140+	State	📈 Cut-offs
169	University of Mkar, Mkar UNIMKAR	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
170	Veritas University, Abuja VERITAS	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
171	Veritas University, Abuja VERITAS	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
172	Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State VU	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
173	Wesley University Ondo WESLEYUNI	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
174	Westland University, Iwo WESTLAND	140+	Private	📈 Cut-offs
175	ATI Atiba University, Oyo ATIBA	Not set	Private	📈 Cut-offs
176	Iconic Open University, Sokoto State IOU	Not set	Private	📈 Cut-offs

📝 Admission Requirements for English And Literary Studies

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English, Literature in English, one other Arts subject, one elective

O'Level (SSCE/WAEC/NECO) Requirements

5 credits incl. English Language, Literature in English and any 3 Arts subjects

Direct Entry Requirements

Two A-level passes incl. English Literature

FAQs — English And Literary Studies Cut Off Marks 2026

What is the cut off mark for English And Literary Studies in Nigeria 2026?

The JAMB cut off mark for English And Literary Studies varies by university. The average across all universities is 158 marks. Scores range from 140 to 220. Use the table above to compare cut-offs across all 176 universities.

Can I study English And Literary Studies with 128 in JAMB?

With 128 JAMB score, you may qualify for some state or private universities offering English And Literary Studies. Filter the table by "Score: Low–High" to find universities with lower cut-off requirements. Your Post-UTME performance and O'Level grades will also be factored into the admission decision.

Which university has the lowest cut off for English And Literary Studies?

Scroll to the bottom of the table (sorted by "Score: Low–High") to find universities with the lowest English And Literary Studies cut-off marks. Private universities generally have lower cut-offs than Federal universities for the same course.

What JAMB subjects do I need for English And Literary Studies?

The typical JAMB subject combination for English And Literary Studies is: Use of English, Literature in English, one other Arts subject, one elective. However, always confirm with your chosen university as combinations can vary slightly.

📊 English And Literary Studies Stats

Total Universities176

Federal48

State65

Private63

Avg JAMB Cut-Off158+

Score Range140–220

Session2026/2027

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📈 Score Colour Guide

250+Highly competitive

200–249Competitive

160–199Standard

Below 160Low / not set

📅 Important 2026 Dates

● JAMB UTME: March–April 2026

● Post-UTME: July–Sept 2026

● Admission: Aug–Oct 2026

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