If you are planning to gain admission into Nigerian Maritime University for 2026/2027 academic session, find out it’s cut off Mark. Do you know how important that is? NMU Cut off Mark is very pivotal when determining candidates worthy of admission by the school management.
The minimum Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) core required by the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU) has been fixed at 160 and above for the 2025/2026 academic session. Candidates with the required cut off Mark are eligible to register for the NMU admission screening.
The Nigerian Maritime University was established in 2018, located in Okerenkoko within the Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State offering diverse undergraduate courses to drive advancement in maritime studies, engineering disciplines, and environmental sciences which will contribute significantly to the national and global maritime. The University was advocated by the Federal Ministry of Transport, operating through the auspices of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). If you are ready to study any of the available courses? Your Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) score is the target.
What the Cut off Mark Means
The Nigerian Maritime University (NMU) admission cut off mark is 160 for all courses. This Simply means is that candidates that scored up to this point are qualified to participate in the post UTME Screening and will be considered for admission while those below the cut off mark are disqualified and can not register for the NMU Screening.
It is important to know that having the required cut off point is not a guaranty for admission. There are other requirements that will be put into consideration, such which might include SSCE, Choice of institution, etcc.
NMU Degree Courses with minimum UTME Score at 160 and Above
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Management & Pollution Control – 160
- Marine Geology – 160
- Meteorology and Climate Change – 160
- Fisheries and Aquaculture – 160
ENGINEERING
- Marine Engineering – 180
- Mechanical Engineering – 170
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering – 170
- Civil Engineering – 170
- Electrical Engineering – 170
TRANSPORT AND NAUTICAL SCIENCES
- Nautical Science – 170
- Ports Management – 160
- Transport and Logistics – 160
- Marine Economics and Finance – 160
Conclusion
The Nigerian Maritime University (NMU) has updated it’s official admission cut off mark. Candidates are expected to meet this requirement before applying for admission. If you are not able to score up to the established benchmark, kindly look for any other Universities, polytechnics or even colleges accepting your JAMB score. Have a nice time!
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