Congratulations on scoring 250 in JAMB! A score of 250 is an excellent result that places you well above the national average. With this score, you have realistic admission chances at the majority of Nigerian universities and for most courses — including many professional programmes.
This guide shows you exactly where your score of 250 is competitive and which top universities and courses are within your reach.
Last Updated: January 2025 | Author: Mr. Ibrahim Musa
How Good Is a JAMB Score of 250?
A score of 250 puts you in approximately the top 15–20% of all JAMB candidates. This is a strong score that opens doors to:
- Most courses at most federal universities
- Some medical schools (state and private, plus a few federal)
- Law at many universities
- All Engineering courses at virtually every university
- Every course at state and private universities
Federal Universities Where 250 Is Competitive
| University | Courses Accessible at 250 | Key Exception |
|---|---|---|
| UNILAG | Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, Arts | Medicine (285), Law (270) out of reach |
| UI | Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, Arts | Medicine (280), Law (265) out of reach |
| UNIBEN | All courses except Medicine (270) | Law (260) borderline |
| OAU | Most courses | Medicine (275) out of reach |
| UNN | Most courses | Medicine (270) out of reach |
| ABU Zaria | All courses including Law (250) | Medicine (260) borderline |
| UNILORIN | All courses including Law (250) | Medicine (260) borderline |
| UNIPORT | Most courses | Medicine (265) out of reach |
| UNICAL | All courses including Medicine (250) | — |
| UNIJOS | All courses including Medicine (250) | — |
| FUTA | All courses offered | — |
| FUTO | All courses offered | — |
Medical Schools You Can Get Into With 250
This is the critical question for many high-scoring candidates. With 250, you can realistically pursue Medicine at:
| University | Medicine Cut-Off | Your Chance |
|---|---|---|
| UNICAL | 250 | 🟡 Moderate — exactly at cut-off, POST-UTME critical |
| UNIJOS | 250 | 🟡 Moderate — same as above |
| UNIMAID | 240 | 🟢 High |
| BUK | 245 | 🟢 High |
| LAUTECH | 250 | 🟡 Moderate |
| DELSU | 240 | 🟢 High |
| AAU Ekpoma | 240 | 🟢 High |
| EKSU | 230 | 🟢 High |
| Babcock (Private) | 200 | 🟢 Very High |
| ABUAD (Private) | 200 | 🟢 Very High |
All Courses Accessible With 250
| Course | Federal Universities | State Universities |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 🟡 Some (mid-tier) | 🟢 Most |
| Law | 🟢 Most | 🟢 All |
| Pharmacy | 🟢 Most | 🟢 All |
| Engineering | 🟢 All | 🟢 All |
| Computer Science | 🟢 All | 🟢 All |
| Accounting | 🟢 All | 🟢 All |
| All other courses | 🟢 All | 🟢 All |
Strategy for Candidates With 250
- If you want Medicine: Target UNICAL, UNIJOS, LAUTECH, DELSU, or EKSU where your score is competitive. Prepare intensively for POST-UTME to maximise your aggregate.
- If you want Law: You are competitive at almost every university. ABU (250) and UNILORIN (250) are exact matches. Prepare well for POST-UTME.
- For all other courses: You have the luxury of choosing based on location, campus facilities, and programme reputation rather than worrying about cut-offs.
- Maximise your POST-UTME: At this score level, POST-UTME is the tiebreaker. Aim for 80%+ to secure your spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 250 enough for UNILAG Medicine?
No. UNILAG Medicine typically requires 280–285. With 250, target UNICAL, UNIJOS, or state university medical schools instead.
Can I study any course with 250 in JAMB?
Almost. At state and private universities, 250 qualifies you for every course. At top federal universities, only Medicine at the very top schools (UNILAG, UI) would be out of reach.
Which universities should I target with 250?
For maximum choice, target mid-tier federal universities like ABU, UNILORIN, UNICAL, UNIJOS, and UNIPORT. For top universities, target non-medical courses. Use our calculator for personalised recommendations.