Abdulsalam Otene
The School of Nursing Eleyele always releases its cutoff mark to the public every year so that students who are interested in starting their Nursing school know whether they are qualified for admission or not.
The cut-off mark for admission is the minimum mark that schools set as a benchmark for all applicants. Students who score above this cutoff mark will be admitted, while those who score below the cutoff mark will not be admitted into the school.
The cutoff mark is not static; this means that it changes every year. So, last year’s admission cutoff mark is different from this year’s cutoff mark.
The School of Nursing Eleyele usually has thousands of applicants every year, and the quota for admission is very small due to accreditation, so not all the students who applied for admission will be considered for admission. For these small reasons, the cutoff mark is high compared to other schools.
However, one sure thing is that once you meet the required cutoff mark, you will surely be admitted into the school. So, what you should worry more about is scoring up to the required cutoff mark.
If you are an aspirant wishing to study in the School of Nursing Eleyele, and you have been wondering and searching to know the cutoff mark for admission 2026, this blog post will provide you with the full detailed information.
What Is the JAMB Cutoff Mark for the School of Nursing, Eleyele
Before you can be offered admission to the School of Nursing Eleyele, you must have scored above the cut-off mark. Each year, the cut-off mark changes, and for the year 2026, a new cut-off mark has been released. This cut-off mark was released after the JAMB meeting that was held in July 2026 to determine the cut-off mark for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The cut-off mark for admission into the School of Nursing Eleyele is pegged at 160. This means that only candidates who scored 160 or above will be considered for admission into the school.
Aside from scoring the 160 in JAMB, there are still other requirements that one needs to meet before one can be offered full admission into the school.
These requirements are your O-level results. As stated in the admission requirements, all candidates applying for admission into the School of Nursing Eleyele are expected to have passed their WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB in not more than two sittings. You must have a minimum of a Credit pass in the 5 compulsory science subjects, which include Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Mathematics. The minimum grade that is accepted by the school is C6, and other grades below this C6 are not acceptable for admission.
So, after scoring above the cutoff mark in your JAMB, you still need to meet the minimum O’level requirements to be admitted into the school.
After meeting this minimum requirement, you can then proceed to purchase the admission form either from the school portal or by visiting the school to get the form.
The New ND/HND Nursing Program at Eleyele
It is important for all 2026 aspirants to know that the School of Nursing Eleyele has transitioned from the basic 3-year certificate program to the ND/HND Nursing Science model.
What this means for you:
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JAMB is Mandatory: You can no longer enter the school without a JAMB score of at least 160.
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Duration: You will spend 2 years for your National Diploma (ND) and another 2 years for your Higher National Diploma (HND).
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Academic Degree: Upon graduation, you won’t just be a Registered Nurse (RN); you will also have an academic certificate equivalent to a University degree, making you eligible for National Youth Service (NYSC).
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JAMB CAPS: Your admission will now be processed directly through the JAMB CAPS portal, just like a university student.
Does School Nursing Eleyele Conduct Screening
Yes, the School of Nursing Eleyele conducts screening and entrance examinations for all the students. After buying the admission form, you will still be seated for the entrance examination. It is from this entrance examination that the school will make the final selections for admission.
Conclusion
The cut-off mark for admission into the School of Nursing Eleyele is 160 in JAMB. All candidates who are interested in schooling at the school for this 2025 session must score above this cut-off mark.
