AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna (AKUM) has not yet officially released its institutional cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic session. What is confirmed so far is the JAMB national general cut-off mark of 150 for university admissions in 2026/2027. In the two most recent sessions (2024/2025 and 2025/2026), AKUM set its own institutional cut-off at 160 — higher than that year’s JAMB minimum — so aspirants should expect a similar or higher figure once the university publishes its 2026/2027 Post-UTME notice. This page will be updated the moment AKUM’s official cut-off mark is confirmed.
Key Highlights
- JAMB national minimum, 2026/2027 session: 150
- AKUM institutional cut-off, 2025/2026 session (last confirmed): 160
- AKUM institutional cut-off, 2026/2027 session: Not yet officially released
- School type: State university (Niger State Government)
- Location: Minna, Niger State
- Accreditation: NUC-accredited
- Screening format (2025/2026 precedent): Online, no written exam — JAMB score + O’Level upload
- Source: Cross-referenced aggregators (see Sources section) as of July 4, 2026; AKUM has not published a 2026/2027 notice on its own portal or verified social pages as of this writing
About AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna
AbdulKadir Kure University (AKUM) is a Niger State Government-owned university located in Minna. It was established in 2023 as a conversion of the former Niger State University of Education, Minna, into a full conventional university, and the National Universities Commission (NUC) has since approved new degree programmes across its faculties, including Computing and Education.
Because AKUM is a fairly new conventional university, its Post-UTME cycle has historically opened later in the admission calendar than older state and federal universities. In the 2025/2026 session, its online screening ran from mid-September into early October — well after many federal universities had closed theirs.
What We Know So Far for 2026/2027
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| JAMB general cut-off (all universities) | Confirmed at 150 |
| AKUM institutional cut-off | Not yet released |
| AKUM Post-UTME/DE screening dates | Not yet announced on the official portal |
| Departmental cut-off marks | Not yet released |
Always verify directly on the official AKUM portal at portal.akum.edu.ng before relying on any figure circulating on social media or forums. Several unverified posts claiming AKUM’s 2026/2027 form is “out” are running on generic admission-consultant forums; treat these with caution until confirmed on the university’s own channels.
AKUM Cut-Off Mark History (Confirmed Past Sessions)
| Academic Session | AKUM Institutional Cut-Off | JAMB General Minimum That Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 160 | 140–150 (varied by institution type) |
| 2025/2026 | 160 | 150 |
| 2026/2027 | Not yet released | 150 |
Across the last two sessions, AKUM has consistently set its cut-off at 160 — 10 points above the JAMB national minimum. This pattern is the most reliable indicator available while the 2026/2027 figure remains unpublished.
How the AKUM Cut-Off Mark Works
Meeting the cut-off mark does not guarantee admission — it only qualifies a candidate to participate in the Post-UTME screening exercise. AKUM’s process, based on its 2025/2026 precedent, works as follows:
- Score at or above the general cut-off in the 2026 UTME, with AKUM chosen as first-choice institution.
- Wait for AKUM to open its online screening portal (no physical exam has been required in recent sessions).
- Log in with your JAMB registration number and complete the screening form.
- Upload your O’Level result(s) — WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS — to both JAMB CAPS and the AKUM portal.
- Pay the screening fee and print your acknowledgement slip.
- Await your admission status on JAMB CAPS.
Direct Entry (DE) candidates follow the same portal process but must also upload A’Level or equivalent results alongside their O’Level results.
How AKUM Compares to Similar Institutions (2026/2027)
| Institution | Type | 2026/2027 Cut-Off | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKUM (this guide) | State university | Not yet released (160 in prior two sessions) | Newest conventional university in Niger State |
| Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) | Federal university | 170 general; higher for Medicine, Nursing, Engineering | Full cut-off breakdown |
| Ekiti State University (EKSU) | State university | 150 | Full cut-off breakdown |
| JAMB national minimum | — | 150 | Baseline for all universities |
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Frequently Asked Questions — AKUM Cut-Off Mark
What is the AKUM cut-off mark for 2026/2027?
AKUM has not yet officially released its institutional cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 session. The JAMB national minimum for all universities this session is 150. Based on the last two sessions, AKUM’s own cut-off has consistently been set at 160, but this is not yet confirmed for 2026/2027.
Has AKUM opened its 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening?
Not officially, as of this writing. No notice has appeared on AKUM’s official portal or verified social media pages. Some third-party forums claim the form is “out,” but these are unverified and should not be relied on — always check portal.akum.edu.ng directly.
What is the JAMB general cut-off mark for 2026/2027?
The JAMB Policy Meeting set the general minimum for 2026/2027 at 150 for universities, with lower thresholds for polytechnics and colleges of education. Institutions may set their own cut-off at or above this figure, but never below it.
What was AKUM’s cut-off mark in previous sessions?
AKUM set its institutional cut-off at 160 for both the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 sessions, applying uniformly across its listed courses in those years.
Can I apply to AKUM if I scored below 150?
No. A UTME score below the JAMB national minimum makes you ineligible to apply to any Nigerian university in the current session, including AKUM.
Is AKUM accredited by NUC?
Yes. AbdulKadir Kure University is NUC-accredited and has received approval for additional degree programmes since its conversion from Niger State University of Education in 2023.
Where do I check my AKUM Post-UTME screening status?
Once AKUM opens its screening portal, candidates log in at portal.akum.edu.ng using their JAMB registration number and follow the on-screen steps to complete the form and check status.
Does AKUM require a written Post-UTME exam?
Based on the 2025/2026 precedent, no. AKUM’s screening was conducted entirely online, based on JAMB scores and uploaded O’Level results, with no separate written test.
Final Thoughts
AKUM’s 2026/2027 cut-off mark has not yet been officially announced, so the safest working figure right now is the JAMB national minimum of 150, with AKUM’s own historical cut-off of 160 as a reasonable expectation once the university publishes its notice. Aspirants should keep their JAMB score comfortably above 150 and check the official portal regularly rather than rely on unverified forum posts. If AKUM releases its 2026/2027 figure, this page will be updated immediately.
Source: JAMB national cut-off figures for 2026/2027 cross-referenced across multiple education news aggregators as of July 4, 2026. AKUM’s 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 institutional cut-off marks are drawn from AKUM’s own screening notices as reported by MySchool.ng, MySchoolGist, and TertiaryNaija. No official AKUM 2026/2027 cut-off notice was available on the university’s portal or verified social pages at the time of publication. If you notice a discrepancy between our figures and what appears on the official AKUM portal, alert us immediately in the comments below.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Cut-off marks are set by JAMB and by individual institutions and are subject to change without notice. Always verify the current figure on the official AKUM portal at portal.akum.edu.ng before making any admission decisions. CampusNinja is not affiliated with AbdulKadir Kure University and cannot be held responsible for changes made after our last update date.