Mountain Top University (MTU), located in Ibafo, Ogun State, is a private institution founded in 2015 by the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries. Candidates who intend to apply for admission through JAMB need to understand the university’s minimum UTME requirement, how that requirement applies across its different courses, and what the full admission process involves. This article explains the JAMB cut off mark for Mountain Top University for the 2026/2027 admission session and lists the courses currently on offer.
Mountain Top University JAMB Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027
Mountain Top University has set its general JAMB cut off mark at 160 for the 2026/2027 admission session. This figure applies as the baseline across most of the university’s undergraduate programmes and sits above the national minimum benchmark that JAMB fixes for universities generally, which currently stands at 150. As with most private universities in Nigeria, MTU is free to set its institutional requirement above the national floor, and 160 reflects the standard the university has maintained in recent admission cycles.
A score of 160 makes a candidate eligible to obtain Mountain Top University’s Post-UTME form and proceed to the university’s internal screening exercise. It does not, on its own, guarantee admission. MTU reviews each candidate’s Post-UTME performance, O’Level results, and UTME score together, using a combined scoring formula, before finalising admission decisions. The university calculates a composite score using the formula: Cut-Off Score equals JAMB Score divided by 8, plus Post-UTME Score divided by 2. For example, a candidate who scores 240 in the UTME and 70 in the Post-UTME screening arrives at a combined score of 65, which the admissions office then uses alongside other candidates’ scores to determine who gets admitted into each course.
Is the Cut Off Mark the Same for Every Course at MTU?
For the most part, yes. The general baseline of 160 applies across the majority of programmes run by Mountain Top University, spanning its science-based and humanities-based departments alike. However, courses under the university’s newer Allied Health Sciences offerings, particularly Nursing Science, tend to carry a higher effective requirement once the screening process is factored in. This is because Nursing Science admission is shaped by external regulatory quotas set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, which limits how many students the university can admit into the programme regardless of how many candidates apply. Candidates aiming for Nursing Science should therefore expect stronger competition at the screening stage even though the entry-level JAMB requirement remains 160.
The table below gives a general breakdown of the cut off mark structure across MTU’s course offerings for 2026/2027.
| Course Category | Examples of Courses | JAMB Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Basic and Applied Sciences | Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physics with Electronics, Geology, Applied Geophysics, Industrial Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Microbiology | 160 |
| Humanities, Management and Social Sciences | Accounting, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Economics, English Language, Finance, Fine and Applied Arts, Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Mass Communication, Music, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Securities and Investment | 160 |
| Allied Health Sciences | Nursing Science, Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Biomedical Technology | 160 (though effectively more competitive due to limited admission quotas) |
Candidates should treat 160 as the entry point for eligibility across all these categories, while understanding that the final admission decision, particularly for Nursing Science, depends heavily on how a candidate performs relative to other applicants during the Post-UTME screening exercise.
Courses Offered at Mountain Top University
Mountain Top University runs its undergraduate programmes through two main colleges, alongside a more recently introduced set of Allied Health Sciences programmes that reflect the university’s expansion into healthcare training.
College of Basic and Applied Sciences offers Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physics with Electronics, Geology, Applied Geophysics, Industrial Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, and Microbiology. This college forms one of the university’s two founding academic units and provides the scientific and technical grounding for many of MTU’s more technically oriented graduates.
College of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences offers Accounting, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Economics, English Language, Finance, Fine and Applied Arts, Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Mass Communication, Music, Public Administration, Religious Studies, and Securities and Investment. This college is notably home to one of the university’s standout departments, Music, which has built a reputation as one of the stronger music programmes among Nigerian private universities.
Allied Health Sciences programmes, added as the university expanded its offerings beyond the two founding colleges, include Nursing Science, Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Biomedical Technology. These programmes represent MTU’s move into healthcare-related education and currently operate alongside the university’s more established science and humanities departments.
Mountain Top University also runs postgraduate programmes at the Master’s and PhD level across several of these same subject areas, including Accounting, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Finance, Mathematics, Microbiology, Music, Physics, Public Administration, and Religious Studies, among others, for candidates who wish to pursue further study after completing an undergraduate degree.
Admission Requirements Beyond the Cut Off Mark
Meeting the 160 cut off mark opens the door to MTU’s Post-UTME screening, but candidates must also satisfy several other conditions before an admission decision is finalised:
- O’Level credit requirement: A minimum of five credit passes in SSCE or its equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics, along with three other subjects relevant to the intended course of study, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Correct subject combination: Each course has a defined UTME subject combination. Science-based courses generally require Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology depending on the specific programme, while Nursing Science requires English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Institution selection on JAMB: Candidates who did not select Mountain Top University as their first choice can still apply, since MTU accepts both first and second-choice candidates, though priority during admission is generally given to those who selected the university as their first choice.
- Post-UTME screening participation: All eligible candidates must sit for MTU’s Post-UTME screening exercise, which factors into the combined cut-off score formula used to determine final admission.
- Acceptance fee: Successful candidates are required to pay an acceptance fee of ₦50,000 to formally secure their place, though candidates should confirm the exact figure on the university’s official portal before making payment, since fees can be reviewed from one session to the next.
Documents Required for MTU’s Screening Exercise
Candidates invited for Mountain Top University’s screening exercise, whether at the initial Post-UTME stage or the second screening conducted after the admission list is released, should come prepared with the following documents:
- Original and photocopies of the JAMB result slip.
- Original O’Level certificates or statements of result; results marked as awaiting are not accepted.
- Birth certificate or an approved age declaration.
- A letter of good conduct from a village head, a responsible member of the candidate’s community, or a civil servant of at least Grade Level 10, or an equivalent authority figure in the private sector.
Candidates who do not have these documents ready on the day of screening risk delays in processing their admission, so preparing them in advance is strongly advised.
Does MTU Accept Direct Entry and Transfer Students?
Yes. Mountain Top University runs a Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme, which allows candidates who successfully complete the programme with a minimum of 5 points out of a possible 15 to gain Direct Entry admission straight into 200-level for their chosen course, bypassing the standard UTME route. The university also accepts transfer students from other institutions, provided they meet the same requirements set for Direct Entry candidates, including the relevant academic qualifications and credit requirements for their intended course.
Steps to Apply for Admission into Mountain Top University
Candidates planning to apply for the 2026/2027 session should follow this general process:
- Register for the UTME and select Mountain Top University as your choice of institution, using the correct subject combination for your intended course.
- Confirm that your UTME score meets or exceeds the general cut off mark of 160.
- If MTU was not your first choice, use the JAMB CAPS portal to change your institution to Mountain Top University once your score qualifies.
- Purchase and complete MTU’s Post-UTME screening form through the university’s official portal.
- Attend the screening exercise on the scheduled date, bringing all required documents, including your JAMB result slip and O’Level certificates.
- Monitor the admission list release and, if admitted, attend the second screening stage before completing registration and paying the acceptance fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JAMB cut off mark for Mountain Top University in 2026/2027?
The general cut off mark is 160, applying across most undergraduate courses offered by the university.
Is the cut off mark higher for Nursing Science at MTU?
The entry-level JAMB requirement remains 160, but Nursing Science is more competitive in practice due to limited admission quotas tied to professional regulatory standards, so a higher combined score generally improves a candidate’s chances.
Can I apply to MTU if I selected it as my second choice on JAMB?
Yes. Mountain Top University accepts both first and second-choice candidates, though first-choice applicants are typically given priority during the admission process.
How does MTU calculate the final admission score?
MTU uses a combined formula: the JAMB score divided by 8, plus the Post-UTME score divided by 2, to arrive at a candidate’s overall cut-off score for admission purposes.
Does Mountain Top University offer a Direct Entry route into 200-level?
Yes, through its JUPEB programme, candidates who score a minimum of 5 points out of 15 become eligible for Direct Entry admission into 200-level for their chosen course.