The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has released the expected departmental cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 admission cycle. While the general UTME requirement remains 150 for ND programmes and 160 for B.Sc (Education) courses, these projected figures offer candidates a clearer idea of how competitive each department is likely to be during the screening exercise.
According to internal admission guidelines referenced by credible institutional sources, the newly published expected cut-off marks represent the anticipated aggregate scores applicants may need to secure admission into their chosen programmes. These values serve as an essential guide for prospective students preparing for the next phase of the admission process.
Below is the detailed list of all schools and their expected cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session.
School of Art, Design and Printing
These creative and design-focused programmes remain moderately competitive.
- Industrial Design (Fashion) – 56.38
- Industrial Design (Textile) – 55.50
- Printing Technology – 53.25
- Graphic Design – 57.13
- Industrial Design (Ceramics) – 50.00
School of Engineering
Engineering programmes continue to attract high-scoring candidates.
- Agricultural Technology – 50.00
- Civil Engineering – 62.50
- Computer Engineering – 63.13
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Power) – 64.75
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Telecoms) – 64.50
- Industrial Maintenance Engineering – 52.25
- Mechanical Engineering – 64.38
- Mechatronics Engineering – 61.88
- Metallurgical Engineering – 50.00
- Marine Engineering – 58.50
- Welding and Fabrication – 50.00
School of Science
Science-based courses remain highly competitive.
- Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) – 64.00
- Statistics – 50.00
- Food Technology – 58.63
- Computer Science – 63.75
- Nutrition and Dietetics – 55.25
School of Management & Business Studies
These programmes continue to receive large numbers of applicants.
- Accountancy – 61.88
- Banking and Finance – 57.75
- Business Administration – 61.50
- Marketing – 55.00
- Office Technology Management (OTM) – 54.50
- Public Administration – 63.25
School of Environmental Studies
Built-environment programmes show consistent demand.
- Architecture – 63.13
- Building Technology – 50.00
- Estate Management – 56.00
- Quantity Surveying – 50.00
- Surveying and Geoinformatics – 50.00
- Urban and Regional Planning – 52.25
School of Liberal & Social Studies
Mass Communication remains the most competitive in this school.
- Mass Communication – 69.45
- General Art – 53.25
School of Technical & Vocational Education (B.Sc Education Programmes)
Most programmes maintain a uniform expected cut-off.
- Biology Education – 50.00
- Business Education – 50.00
- Chemistry Education – 50.00
- Computer Education – 50.00
- Industrial Technical Education – 50.00
- Integrated Science – 50.00
- Mathematics Education – 50.00
- Physics Education – 50.00
- Art Education – 50.00
- Home Economics Education – 50.00
School of Health
These programmes maintain moderate competitiveness.
- Hospitality Management – 57.25
- Leisure and Tourism – 50.00
- Biomedical Engineering – 51.00
School of Maritime Studies
Maritime-related courses continue to maintain steady entry requirements.
- Nautical Science – 50.00
- Shipping Management – 50.00
Final Note for Applicants
Meeting the expected departmental cut-off mark significantly boosts your chances of admission but does not automatically guarantee placement. YABATECH combines UTME scores, O’Level grades, and other screening metrics when selecting qualified candidates.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to:
- Monitor official announcements from the college
- Prepare necessary documents early
- Ensure results used during screening are correct and verifiable
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