The YABATECH cut off mark begins at 160 in UTME for the 2026/2027 screening exercise. That minimum covers the advertised full-time ND programmes and 100-level B.Sc. Education programmes affiliated with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The college later published separate ND merit and state catchment admission scores, which should not be confused with UTME totals.
For example, the published ND merit score for Computer Science is 63.25, while Mass Communication is 66.20. These figures belong to the later admission-score schedule. This guide explains the difference, lists the ND merit figures and includes the full published state catchment table.
General YABATECH Cut Off Mark
The college's July notice requires YABATECH as first choice, a minimum UTME score of 160 and an age of at least 16 by 30 September 2026. Candidates who selected the college as second or third choice were instructed to change it to first choice before applying.
| Requirement | Position in the screening notice |
|---|---|
| Full-time ND UTME minimum | 160 |
| B.Sc. Education, 100 level | 160 |
| B.Sc. Education, 200-level Direct Entry | Separate DE application through the college portal |
| First-choice condition | Required |
| Age | At least 16 by 30 September 2026 |
| Screening charge | ₦2,000, excluding result verification and transaction charges |
The original notice offered four weeks from publication, and later admission activity followed. As of 16 October, a new applicant should establish a current opening or supplementary opportunity rather than assume that the original July invitation remains available.
YABATECH Cut Off Mark for All 43 ND Courses and Merit Scores
The table covers all 43 ND entries in the September 2026/2027 release. It places the initial 160 UTME screening minimum beside each course and preserves every published merit figure. The two score columns belong to different stages and scales; a merit score is not a replacement UTME minimum out of 400.
| ND Programme | UTME Minimum | Merit Score |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | 160 | 63.10 |
| Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering | 160 | 52.50 |
| Agricultural Technology | 160 | 52.15 |
| Architectural Technology | 160 | 57.00 |
| Banking and Finance | 160 | 58.30 |
| Building Technology | 160 | 55.95 |
| Business Administration and Management | 160 | 62.95 |
| Chemical Engineering | 160 | 54.50 |
| Civil Engineering | 160 | 59.60 |
| Computer Engineering | 160 | 61.10 |
| Computer Science | 160 | 63.25 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 160 | 62.10 |
| Estate Management | 160 | 51.40 |
| Fashion Design | 160 | 58.20 |
| Food Science and Technology | 160 | 55.25 |
| General Art | 160 | 51.85 |
| Hospitality Management | 160 | 52.65 |
| Industrial Maintenance Engineering | 160 | 52.80 |
| Tourism Management Technology | 160 | 51.00 |
| Library and Information Science | 160 | 61.35 |
| Marine Engineering | 160 | 51.05 |
| Marketing | 160 | 60.45 |
| Mass Communication | 160 | 66.20 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 160 | 59.90 |
| Mechatronics Engineering | 160 | 57.30 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 160 | 52.30 |
| Mineral and Petroleum Engineering | 160 | 52.80 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | 160 | 59.55 |
| Office Technology and Management | 160 | 59.10 |
| Photography | 160 | 59.60 |
| Polymer Technology | 160 | 53.65 |
| Printing Technology | 160 | 55.65 |
| Public Administration | 160 | 61.10 |
| Quantity Surveying | 160 | 51.80 |
| Railway Engineering | 160 | 56.80 |
| Science Laboratory Technology | 160 | 62.30 |
| Statistics | 160 | 51.30 |
| Taxation | 160 | 56.90 |
| Transport Planning and Management | 160 | 52.35 |
| Surveying and Geo-Informatics | 160 | 50.80 |
| Textile Technology | 160 | 53.60 |
| Urban and Regional Planning | 160 | 50.40 |
| Welding and Fabrication | 160 | 51.85 |
These 43 entries belong to full-time ND admission. Do not assign them to the affiliated B.Sc. Education route or HND applicants, because those are different programme categories.
Affiliated BSc Education Courses and Screening Minimums
The School of Technical Education lists ten degree programmes in affiliation with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The current screening notice sets 160 for their 100-level UTME route. These courses have their own table because the ND merit release does not supply their final admission scores.
| Affiliated BSc Education Course | General UTME Minimum |
|---|---|
| Art Education | 160 |
| Biology Education | 160 |
| Business Education | 160 |
| Chemistry Education | 160 |
| Computer Education | 160 |
| Home Economics Education | 160 |
| Industrial Technical Education | 160 |
| Integrated Science Education | 160 |
| Mathematics Education | 160 |
| Physics Education | 160 |
Industrial Technical Education includes the school's Electrical, Mechanical and Building options. Home Economics Education includes Food and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, and Home Management and Child Development options. Confirm the available option in your application record.
The YABATECH cut off mark for these degree courses is the screening baseline, not a borrowed ND aggregate. The college's later STE announcement stated that this application window closed at 11:59 p.m. on 12 October 2026. Any new application now needs an explicit later reopening notice.
State Catchment Scores for All 15 Published ND Entries
The release publishes state-specific scores for the following 15 ND programmes. All six state columns are retained below. The YABATECH cut off mark for a catchment category must match the candidate's genuine, verified origin record.
| Programme | Ekiti | Lagos | Ogun | Ondo | Osun | Oyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | 52.00 | 61.75 | 61.75 | 59.85 | 61.00 | 60.75 |
| Business Administration | 57.80 | 61.35 | 62.35 | 60.10 | 60.20 | 61.85 |
| Computer Engineering | 55.65 | 59.20 | 59.95 | 59.10 | 58.95 | 59.30 |
| Computer Science | 59.85 | 61.90 | 61.85 | 61.20 | 61.45 | 61.65 |
| Electrical/Electronics | 57.75 | 60.55 | 61.50 | 58.05 | 59.90 | 59.95 |
| Mass Communication | 61.35 | 64.10 | 64.35 | 62.20 | 64.05 | 64.65 |
| Marketing | 55.30 | 59.20 | 58.90 | 55.40 | 51.85 | 56.95 |
| Photography | 56.55 | 57.95 | 57.70 | 51.55 | 57.15 | 56.45 |
| Public Administration | 54.90 | 59.75 | 59.60 | 56.95 | 59.85 | 59.10 |
| Science Laboratory Technology | 59.40 | 60.85 | 61.45 | 60.50 | 60.55 | 60.95 |
| Banking and Finance | 54.10 | 50.55 | 53.05 | 54.85 | 52.90 | 55.10 |
| Civil Engineering | 54.15 | 58.05 | 57.95 | 54.30 | 55.45 | 55.95 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 55.85 | 58.75 | 58.55 | 54.20 | 56.65 | 56.35 |
| Library and Information Science | 57.55 | 59.70 | 60.10 | 58.00 | 59.90 | 60.70 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | 54.60 | 56.95 | 58.30 | 54.40 | 56.65 | 56.90 |
The state schedule lists these 15 programmes rather than every ND course. A blank or absent entry for another programme is not a zero and does not authorise use of the closest course's figure. Do not create a catchment score where the published table supplies none.
How to Compare YABATECH Cut Off Mark Figures
The YABATECH cut off mark for screening is 160 in UTME. The later ND merit and catchment schedule uses another score scale. A UTME total of 200 should not be compared directly with Computer Science's 63.25 merit figure.
Use the screening or admission score issued by the college for that stage. If you want to understand its calculation, rely on a current official explanation rather than an unverified formula from a group. Do not claim that your self-calculated figure overrides the score shown in your record.
Meeting a published figure also does not replace the other academic conditions or the actual offer. Confirm the relevant programme, candidate category and application completion. A table describes selection benchmarks; it is not an admission letter issued to you personally.
O Level Requirements and Consistent Documents
Check the relevant credits and UTME subjects for the intended ND or degree programme. The JAMB brochure guide explains how to inspect those combinations. Similar course names can belong to different qualifications, so use the precise entry.
The screening notice emphasises consistent names, photographs, O Level results and UTME records. Compare the application with the genuine documents before final submission. If a legitimate discrepancy needs correction, use the authorised route instead of altering a document to resemble an incorrect form.
Candidates who used awaiting results should check the eventual result-upload requirements and their national record. The YABATECH cut off mark does not remove a missing compulsory credit or complete an absent result upload.
Screening Fee and Application Review
The college's published screening charge is ₦2,000, excluding result-verification and transaction costs. It states that cash payments are not accepted. Review the current authorised payment description before confirming any transaction.
Retain the invoice, reference and receipt, then confirm that the application was finally submitted. Payment and submission are separate checkpoints. If the debit is missing from the portal, use the reference to request reconciliation before paying again.
Candidates changing from another institution should verify the updated first-choice record. Our JAMB change-of-institution guide explains that national step. Confirm the current application opportunity as well, because a change does not automatically reopen an expired screening window.
Following Admission After the Score Release
After checking the YABATECH cut off mark for the appropriate category, monitor your own college record and JAMB CAPS. Read any offer and confirm the qualification and programme before accepting.
If a different programme is proposed, compare its content and requirements carefully. Do not treat another course as a temporary placeholder with an automatic right to transfer later. Accepting an alternative should reflect a willingness to study that actual programme.
If no offer appears, review the completed application, uploaded results and correct score type before concluding that the table guarantees admission. A precise enquiry with your acknowledgement and actual status message is more useful than a forwarded screenshot of someone else's result.
FAQs
What is the YABATECH Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027?
The initial UTME minimum is 160 for the advertised full-time ND and 100-level affiliated B.Sc. Education routes. The later ND merit and catchment tables use a different score scale and should be read separately.
What is the ND Computer Science Merit Score?
The published merit score is 63.25. State catchment figures differ, including 61.90 for Lagos and 61.85 for Ogun. Use the category applicable to your verified record rather than choosing whichever figure is lower.
What is the Merit Score for Mass Communication?
The full-time ND merit figure is 66.20. It is an admission-score value, not a UTME total. Compare it with the corresponding college-issued score and the correct candidate category.
Do These Departmental Figures Apply to HND?
No. The released table is for full-time ND admission. HND and affiliated degree routes have their own requirements, so do not apply an ND merit figure to another qualification category.
Can Second-choice Applicants Apply Without Changing?
The screening notice requires YABATECH as first choice and directs second- or third-choice candidates to make the appropriate change before applying. Check the updated national record and the current application opportunity.
How Much Was the Screening Payment?
The notice states ₦2,000, excluding result-verification and transaction charges. Cash payments are not accepted. Keep the authorised receipt and distinguish the institutional payment from any optional service-provider cost.
Does Meeting a Merit Score Guarantee an Offer?
Do not treat a benchmark as your personal admission letter. The candidate must still meet the other conditions and receive an actual offer. Follow the college and JAMB records for the action required in your case.
Conclusion
Read the YABATECH cut off mark at the correct stage: 160 for initial UTME eligibility, then the relevant ND merit or catchment score. Keep the scales and qualification routes separate, and confirm the actual offer through your own admission records.
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