Wellspring University is a private university located in Irhirhi, Benin City, Edo State, and admits undergraduate students through UTME every session. For the 2026/2027 academic session, candidates targeting Wellspring University need to know both the national JAMB benchmark and the university’s own cut off mark, since the two are not the same thing. This article explains what score qualifies a candidate for admission consideration at Wellspring University, breaks down cut off marks by course, and covers what candidates should do after meeting the minimum score.
JAMB National Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board fixed 150 as the minimum cut off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026 academic session, a decision reached at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions held in Abuja on May 11, 2026. This 150 mark is a national floor, meaning no university, including private institutions like Wellspring, is permitted to offer admission to a candidate who scores below it. Individual institutions remain free to set their own departmental cut off marks above this floor, and many do so depending on how competitive a particular course is.
This distinction matters because scoring exactly 150 makes a candidate eligible to apply, but it does not automatically guarantee admission into a specific course at a specific school. Each university, including Wellspring, layers its own institutional and course-specific requirement on top of the JAMB minimum.
Wellspring University’s Institutional Cut Off Mark
Wellspring University, being a private institution with comparatively lower competition for slots than most federal and state universities, sets an institutional cut off mark that sits close to the JAMB national minimum. For recent sessions, the university’s management has fixed the cut off mark around 180, meaning candidates need a JAMB UTME score of 180 and above to be considered for admission. Other reported figures for the university have placed the general benchmark at 160 in earlier sessions, which reflects how institutional cut off marks at Wellspring shift slightly from year to year based on the applicant pool and the national minimum announced by JAMB.
For the 2026/2027 session, since JAMB has retained 150 as the university minimum nationally, candidates should expect Wellspring’s institutional cut off mark to fall somewhere in the 150 to 180 range, with the university’s admissions office confirming the exact figure once its Post-UTME or screening process opens. What is consistent across sessions is that meeting the minimum score only qualifies a candidate to apply; it does not guarantee a spot, since actual admission also depends on available space, the candidate’s O’Level results, and performance in the university’s screening exercise.
Courses Offered at Wellspring University and Their Cut Off Marks
Wellspring University organises its academic programmes into colleges, each covering a cluster of related courses. The College of Health Sciences offers Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Public Health. The College of Science and Computing covers Computer Science, Software Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Cyber Security. The College of Social and Management Sciences offers Criminology and Security Studies, Accounting, Economics, Mass Communication, International Relations and Diplomacy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, and Hospitality and Tourism Studies.
The table below summarises the courses by college along with the general cut off mark range applicable for the 2026/2027 session. Since Wellspring does not publish widely differentiated departmental cut off marks the way highly competitive federal universities do, most courses fall within a narrow band, with only a few high-demand courses trending toward the higher end.
| College | Courses Offered | JAMB Cut Off Mark Range |
|---|---|---|
| College of Health Sciences | Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health | 170 – 200 |
| College of Science and Computing | Computer Science, Software Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cyber Security | 150 – 180 |
| College of Social and Management Sciences | Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Mass Communication, International Relations and Diplomacy, Public Administration, Criminology and Security Studies, Hospitality and Tourism Studies | 150 – 180 |
Health-related courses such as Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science tend to carry a higher cut off mark than courses in the social and management sciences, since these programmes are professionally regulated and draw more applicants relative to available admission slots. Courses in the social sciences and general management disciplines typically align close to the university’s general institutional cut off mark.
Subject Combination and O’Level Requirements
A JAMB score alone does not secure admission at Wellspring University. Candidates must also meet subject combination and O’Level credit requirements specific to their intended course. For science-based and health-related courses such as Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Computer Science, and Biochemistry, candidates generally need credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, along with the corresponding UTME subject combination that matches the course. For management and social science courses such as Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, and Mass Communication, candidates typically need credits in English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects, with the UTME combination reflecting the specific discipline.
Since subject requirements can differ slightly from one course to another even within the same college, candidates should confirm the exact O’Level and UTME subject combination for their chosen course directly on Wellspring University’s admissions portal or through the university’s admissions office before applying, rather than assuming a uniform requirement applies across all courses.
Steps to Take After Meeting the Cut Off Mark
Meeting or exceeding the JAMB cut off mark is only the first stage of the admission process. Candidates should follow through with these steps:
- Choose Wellspring University as first choice. Candidates whose UTME registration already lists Wellspring as first choice proceed directly; those who listed another institution need to process a change of institution through JAMB’s CAPS portal before applying.
- Purchase and complete the Post-UTME/screening form. Wellspring conducts its own internal screening exercise for candidates who meet the cut off mark, and this typically involves verification of O’Level results and, in some cases, a short interview or assessment.
- Upload required documents. This includes O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or their equivalents), the JAMB result slip, and a passport photograph, as specified by the admissions portal.
- Await the admission list. Once screening closes, the university releases its admission list through the JAMB CAPS portal, and candidates confirm their status through their JAMB profile.
- Accept the admission offer on CAPS. Candidates must formally accept the offer through JAMB’s Central Admissions Processing System within the stipulated window, since failure to do so within the deadline can result in the offer being withdrawn and reassigned.
Candidates should treat each of these steps as sequential; skipping the change of institution step or failing to complete the screening form, for instance, can disqualify an otherwise qualified candidate regardless of their JAMB score.
Direct Entry and Alternative Admission Routes
Beyond the standard UTME route, Wellspring University also admits candidates through Direct Entry into 200 level for those who hold qualifying credentials such as A-Level results, ND/HND certificates in relevant fields, or NCE certificates, depending on the course. The university additionally runs Pre-degree, IJMB, and JUPEB programmes, which serve as alternative pathways into 200 level for candidates who may not meet the UTME cut off mark in a given session or who prefer a one-year preparatory route before joining a degree programme. These alternative routes carry their own separate entry requirements and are not governed by the same JAMB UTME cut off mark discussed above, though candidates using JUPEB as an entry route still need a minimum aggregate score within the JUPEB grading system to qualify for consideration.
Why Institutional Cut Off Marks Matter Beyond the JAMB Minimum
Understanding the gap between the JAMB national minimum and Wellspring’s actual institutional cut off mark helps candidates set realistic expectations. A candidate who scores exactly 150 meets the legal minimum for university admission nationwide but may still fall short of Wellspring’s own benchmark if the university’s admissions office sets its practical cut off higher for that session. Because private universities like Wellspring generally admit closer to the number of available slots without the intense competition seen at older federal universities, candidates with moderate UTME scores still stand a reasonable chance, provided they also meet the O’Level and subject combination requirements for their chosen course.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JAMB cut off mark for Wellspring University in 2026/2027?
The national JAMB minimum for universities is 150. Wellspring University’s own institutional cut off mark has ranged between 160 and 180 in recent sessions, and candidates should confirm the exact figure through the university’s admissions portal once screening opens.
Does Wellspring University set different cut off marks for different courses?
Yes, though the variation is narrower than at most federal universities. Health-related courses such as Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science generally require a higher score than courses in the social and management sciences.
Can a candidate with 150 in JAMB gain admission into Wellspring University?
A score of 150 meets the JAMB national minimum, but admission still depends on meeting the university’s own institutional cut off mark, O’Level requirements, and the outcome of the screening exercise.
What courses does Wellspring University offer?
Courses span the College of Health Sciences (Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health), the College of Science and Computing (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cyber Security), and the College of Social and Management Sciences (Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mass Communication, and related disciplines).
Is there an alternative route into Wellspring University besides UTME?
Yes. The university admits through Direct Entry for candidates with A-Level, ND/HND, or NCE qualifications, and also runs Pre-degree, IJMB, and JUPEB programmes as preparatory routes into 200 level.