Glorious Vision University (GVU), formerly known as Samuel Adegboyega University, is a private institution situated in Ogwa, Edo State, and owned by The Apostolic Church Nigeria (LAWNA Territory). Candidates who choose GVU as their JAMB institution of first or second choice often want to know the exact UTME score required to stand a chance of admission, and whether that score changes from one course to another. This article answers that question directly, using the university’s own published admission benchmarks, lists the courses offered across its colleges, and explains how the cut-off mark interacts with other admission requirements such as Post-UTME screening and O’Level results.
What the JAMB Cut-Off Mark Means for GVU Applicants
The JAMB cut-off mark is the minimum UTME score a candidate must attain before an institution can even consider their application. This score is set in two layers each admission cycle. First, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, working with representatives of Nigerian tertiary institutions, sets a national baseline cut-off mark that no university, polytechnic, or college can admit below. Second, each individual institution sets its own cut-off mark for its own programmes, provided that mark is not lower than the national baseline. Glorious Vision University follows this same structure, meaning the score the university itself publishes is the actual figure a candidate must meet, not just the national minimum.
For recent admission cycles, JAMB fixed the national baseline at 150 for universities generally, while colleges specializing in nursing sciences were permitted a slightly lower national baseline of 140. Glorious Vision University sets its own internal cut-off mark above these baselines for its nursing programme, which is standard practice for private universities seeking to maintain a defined level of academic competitiveness among applicants.
Current GVU Cut-Off Mark by Category of Course
Glorious Vision University has published a clear, two-tier cut-off structure for its 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 admission cycles. The structure is not spread unevenly across dozens of individual figures; instead, it separates courses into two broad bands.
Nursing Science carries a distinct cut-off mark of 160. This is higher than the general university baseline and reflects the highly competitive nature of nursing admissions across Nigeria, where demand for spaces regularly exceeds the number of available slots. Any candidate hoping to study Nursing Science at GVU should aim for a UTME score of at least 160, since a score below this figure disqualifies the application outright regardless of how strong the candidate’s O’Level results are.
All other programmes offered at the university carry a cut-off mark of 150, in line with the national baseline set for universities. This applies uniformly across the faculties of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Basic and Applied Sciences, Education, and Law.
Meeting the cut-off mark only qualifies a candidate to proceed to the next stage of the admission process; it does not automatically secure a place. Departmental capacity, O’Level results, and Post-UTME screening performance all still play a role in the final admission decision.
Full List of Courses Offered at Glorious Vision University and Their Cut-Off Marks
GVU runs its academic programmes through several colleges: the College of Basic, Applied and Health Sciences, the College of Humanities, the College of Management and Social Sciences, the College of Education, and the College of Law. The table below lists the courses offered under these colleges alongside the JAMB cut-off mark that applies to each.
| Course | JAMB Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science (B.NSc) | 160 |
| Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) | 150 |
| Biochemistry | 150 |
| Microbiology | 150 |
| Plant Science | 150 |
| Zoology/Fisheries | 150 |
| Chemistry | 150 |
| Industrial Chemistry | 150 |
| Mathematics | 150 |
| Physics | 150 |
| Statistics | 150 |
| Computer Science | 150 |
| Cybersecurity | 150 |
| Data Science | 150 |
| Software Engineering | 150 |
| Accounting/Accountancy | 150 |
| Banking and Finance | 150 |
| Business Administration | 150 |
| Economics | 150 |
| Public Administration | 150 |
| Human Resource Management and Employment Relations | 150 |
| Political Science | 150 |
| Peace and Conflict Studies | 150 |
| Criminology and Security Studies | 150 |
| Petroleum Economics and Policy Studies | 150 |
| Mass Communication | 150 |
| English Language | 150 |
| French | 150 |
| History and Diplomatic Studies | 150 |
| Religious Studies | 150 |
| Philosophy | 150 |
| Education (combined teaching courses) | 150 |
| Law (LL.B) | 150 |
As the table shows, Nursing Science is the only programme with a cut-off mark above the general university baseline. Every other listed course, regardless of college or faculty, currently sits at the standard 150 mark.
Why Some Courses Have Higher Cut-Off Marks Than Others
Universities across Nigeria, including GVU, generally set higher cut-off marks for courses that receive a disproportionately large number of applications relative to the number of available admission slots. Nursing Science is a clear example of this nationally: nursing programmes consistently attract more applicants than most other undergraduate courses because of strong demand for healthcare careers, coupled with a limited number of accredited training slots and strict regulatory requirements from bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. This pressure pushes institutions to raise their internal cut-off marks for nursing to filter the applicant pool early, well before Post-UTME screening even begins.
Courses such as Law, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Medical Laboratory Science, which GVU has more recently introduced or expanded, may also draw closer regulatory scrutiny and applicant interest as the university builds out its science and technology-related departments. While GVU’s published policy currently groups these under the general 150 cut-off mark alongside older, more established courses, prospective applicants for these newer or more specialized programmes should still expect competitive screening at the Post-UTME stage, since departmental capacity for equipment-intensive or accreditation-sensitive courses tends to be smaller than for the humanities-based courses.
Steps to Take After Meeting the Cut-Off Mark
Meeting or exceeding the published cut-off mark is only the first requirement. Candidates who clear this threshold still need to complete several additional steps before an admission offer becomes final.
- Select or change institution on JAMB CAPS. Candidates who did not originally choose GVU as their first choice can still apply by changing their institution through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System, provided they meet the relevant cut-off mark for their intended course.
- Complete the Post-UTME/Direct Entry application. GVU requires candidates to purchase and fill out its own online application form, which comes with a non-refundable application fee. This form generates the candidate’s login details for the university’s own admission portal.
- Meet the O’Level requirement. Regardless of UTME score, candidates must also present five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in relevant subjects at SSCE, NECO, or NABTEB, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Attend or complete Post-UTME screening. This step allows the university to further assess candidates who meet the JAMB cut-off mark, particularly for courses with high applicant numbers relative to available slots, such as Nursing Science and Law.
- Check admission status through the school portal. Once screening is complete, candidates monitor their admission status through the university’s official portal or through JAMB CAPS, where a formal admission offer, if successful, will appear.
Direct Entry Cut-Off Requirements
Candidates applying through Direct Entry, rather than the standard UTME route, follow a separate but related requirement structure. Direct Entry applicants must hold a minimum of a Merit pass in NCE, IJMB, or JUPEB, a Credit-level result in OND or HND, or a first degree from a recognized institution in a relevant discipline. These candidates are admitted directly into 200 Level and are still required to meet the same departmental O’Level requirement of five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than two sittings. Direct Entry applicants do not use the same numerical JAMB UTME cut-off mark as fresh UTME candidates, since their entry route is assessed on the strength of their prior qualification rather than a UTME score, but they must still purchase and process the JAMB Direct Entry Form for the relevant admission cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the general JAMB cut-off mark for Glorious Vision University? The general cut-off mark for most courses at GVU is 150, matching the national baseline JAMB sets for university admissions.
Is the cut-off mark for Nursing Science different from other courses? Yes. Nursing Science at GVU carries a higher cut-off mark of 160, reflecting the stronger competition for admission slots in that programme.
Does meeting the cut-off mark guarantee admission? No. Meeting the cut-off mark only qualifies a candidate to proceed to Post-UTME screening and further departmental assessment. Final admission also depends on O’Level results, available slots, and performance at screening.
Can a candidate who did not choose GVU as first choice still gain admission? Yes, provided the candidate’s UTME score meets the relevant cut-off mark, they can apply for a Change of Institution through JAMB CAPS to make GVU their choice of university for the intended course.
Does the cut-off mark apply to Direct Entry candidates as well? Direct Entry admission is assessed differently, based on the candidate’s existing qualification (NCE, OND, HND, IJMB, JUPEB, or a first degree) rather than a UTME score, though the same O’Level credit requirements still apply.