Scored Low in 2025 UTME? Here Are Smart JAMB Course Options You Can Still Apply For!

Scored Low in 2025 UTME? Here Are Smart JAMB Course Options You Can Still Apply For!

You still have a lot of possibilities for getting into Nigerian institutes of education, universities, and polytechnics if your JAMB score is between 140 and 180. You can increase your chances of admission by modifying your application to courses with lower cut-offs using the Change of Course process.

A classified list of scientific, art, and business courses that you can enroll in if your JAMB score is poor is provided. Numerous public universities, polytechnics, and private institutions around Nigeria offer these courses.

A categorized list of courses that fall within this score range is provided below:

Science Courses (JAMB Scores 140–180)

• Fisheries

Focuses on the development and management of fish and other aquatic resources for both commercial and food usage.

• Agricultural Science

Discusses food production systems, soil science, and crop and animal agricultural methods.

• Nutrition and Home Science

Investigates food management, human nutrition, the science of family care, and healthy living.

• Animal Science

Focuses on the biology, breeding, and maintenance of domesticated animals, including cattle.

• Botany

It involves researching the structure, growth, and applications of plants from a scientific standpoint.

• Anatomy

Emphasizes the human body’s structure, which serves as the basis for health and medical studies.

• Marine Biology

Investigates the biology of organisms in saltwater habitats, marine life, and ocean ecosystems.

• Zoology

Examines the categorization, evolution, behavior, and habitats of animals.

• Science Laboratory Technology

Instructs pupils in a variety of scientific experiments, lab procedures, and diagnostics.

Art Classes (JAMB Scores 140–180)

• Arabic Studies

Emphasizes Islamic culture and civilization, Arabic language, and literature.

• Archaeology

It involves using physical remnants, such as artifacts and structures, to investigate previous human life.

• Christian Religious Studies

Examines the history of the Church, Christian doctrine, ethics, and values.

• Fine Arts

It includes visual expression through art, including painting, sculpture, and drawing.

• Performing Arts/Drama

Emphasizes theatrical production, acting, and stage performance.

• Theatre Arts

A more comprehensive study of theater that covers stage management, directing, and screenplay writing.

• The English language

Entails a thorough examination of English literature, grammar, phonetics, and communication techniques.

• The French language

• History and International Studies

• Music

Commercial Courses (JAMB Scores 140–180)

• Business Administration

Teaches business operations, finance, entrepreneurship, and management.

• Public Administration

Emphasizes administrative leadership, public policy, and government operations.

• Marketing

Includes topics including product distribution, customer behavior, advertising, and promotion.

• Insurance

Includes the financial protection sector, policies, and risk management.

• Taxation

Focuses on financial rules, administration, laws, and tax systems.