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UTME applications per year (millions), against available admission spaces.
Source: JAMB annual registration statistics · iRead To Live analysis.
Fewer than 700,000 admitted each year from nearly two million qualified applicants.
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| Date | Institution | Action / Policy | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jul 2026 | JAMB | Post UME Cut-off Mark | This policy reduces cut-off mark from 200 to 150 | Source ↗ |
