YABATECH ND Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027: Merit, Catchment Scores and Admission Guide

Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has released the reported departmental cut-off marks for candidates seeking admission into its National Diploma (ND) Full-Time programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The published score sheet contains merit cut-off marks for the College’s ND Full-Time programmes and separate scores for candidates from six states identified in the catchment category: Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo.

The figures are important for candidates who participated in the 2026 admission exercise, as they provide a basis for assessing their admission prospects after the Post-UTME screening exercise.

However, candidates should note that meeting a departmental cut-off mark does not, by itself, constitute an offer of admission. Admission remains subject to the College’s requirements, available spaces, programme-specific requirements and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admission process.

YABATECH’s official website confirms that it conducted the 2026/2027 Post-UTME exercise for Full-Time ND programmes and that the application window has closed.

YABATECH 2026/2027 ND Merit Cut-Off Marks

According to the published departmental score sheet, the 2026/2027 merit cut-off marks are:

Accountancy: 63.10

Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering: 52.50

Agricultural Technology: 52.15

Architectural Technology: 57.00

Banking & Finance: 58.30

Building Technology: 55.95

Business Administration & Management: 62.95

Chemical Engineering: 54.50

Civil Engineering: 59.60

Computer Engineering: 61.10

Computer Science: 63.25

Electrical/Electronics Engineering: 62.10

Estate Management: 51.40

Fashion Design: 58.20

Food Science & Technology: 55.25 General Art: 51.85

Hospitality Management: 52.65

Industrial Maintenance Engineering: 52.80

Tourism Management Technology: 51.00

Library & Information Science: 61.35

Marine Engineering: 51.05

Marketing: 60.45

Mass Communication: 66.20

Mechanical Engineering: 59.90

Mechatronics Engineering: 57.30

Metallurgical Engineering: 52.30

Mineral & Petroleum Engineering: 52.80

Nutrition & Dietetics: 59.55

Office Technology & Management: 59.10

Photography: 59.60

Polymer Technology: 53.65

Printing Technology: 56.50

Public Administration: 61.10

Quantity Surveying: 51.60

Railway Engineering: 56.80

Science Laboratory Technology: 62.30 Statistics: 51.30

Taxation: 56.90

Transport Planning & Management: 52.35

Surveying & Geo-Informatics: 50.80

Textile Technology: 53.60

Urban & Regional Planning: 50.40

Welding & Fabrication: 51.85

Programmes with the highest cut-off marks

Mass Communication has the highest merit cut-off on the published list at 66.20.

It is followed by Computer Science at 63.25, Accountancy at 63.10, Business Administration & Management at 62.95, Science Laboratory Technology at 62.30 and Electrical/Electronics Engineering at 62.10.

At the lower end, Urban & Regional Planning has the lowest listed merit cut-off at 50.40. Surveying & Geo-Informatics follows at 50.80, while Tourism Management Technology has a cut-off of 51.00.

The differences reinforce the need for candidates to assess their scores against the requirement for their specific programme, rather than relying on a single general YABATECH cut-off mark.

YABATECH Catchment Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027

The published score sheet also provides separate departmental scores for candidates from Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo states.

For Accountancy, the scores are 52.00 for Ekiti, 61.75 for Lagos, 61.75 for Ogun, 59.85 for Ondo, 61.00 for Osun and 60.75 for Oyo.

For Business Administration, the scores are 57.80 for Ekiti, 61.35 for Lagos, 62.35 for Ogun, 60.10 for Ondo, 60.20 for Osun and 61.85 for Oyo.

For Computer Engineering, the scores are 55.65 for Ekiti, 59.20 for Lagos, 59.95 for Ogun, 59.10 for Ondo, 58.95 for Osun and 59.30 for Oyo.

For Computer Science, the scores are 59.85 for Ekiti, 61.90 for Lagos, 61.85 for Ogun, 61.20 for Ondo, 61.45 for Osun and 61.65 for Oyo.

For Electrical/Electronics Engineering, the scores are 57.75 for Ekiti, 60.55 for Lagos, 61.50 for Ogun, 58.05 for Ondo, 59.90 for Osun and 59.95 for Oyo.

For Mass Communication, the scores are 61.35 for Ekiti, 64.10 for Lagos, 64.35 for Ogun, 62.20 for Ondo, 64.05 for Osun and 64.65 for Oyo.

For Marketing, the scores are 55.30 for Ekiti, 59.20 for Lagos, 58.90 for Ogun, 55.40 for Ondo, 51.85 for Osun and 56.95 for Oyo.

For Photography, the scores are 56.55 for Ekiti, 57.95 for Lagos, 57.70 for Ogun, 51.55 for Ondo, 57.15 for Osun and 56.45 for Oyo.

For Public Administration, the scores are 58.90 for Ekiti, 54.25 for Lagos, 54.50 for Ogun, 56.95 for Ondo, 59.95 for Osun and 59.10 for Oyo.

For Science Laboratory Technology, the scores are 59.40 for Ekiti, 60.85 for Lagos, 61.45 for Ogun, 60.50 for Ondo, 60.55 for Osun and 60.95 for Oyo.

For Banking & Finance, the scores are 54.10 for Ekiti, 50.55 for Lagos, 53.05 for Ogun, 54.85 for Ondo, 52.90 for Osun and 55.10 for Oyo.

For Civil Engineering, the scores are 54.15 for Ekiti, 58.05 for Lagos, 57.95 for Ogun, 54.30 for Ondo, 55.45 for Osun and 55.95 for Oyo.

For Mechanical Engineering, the scores are 55.85 for Ekiti, 58.75 for Lagos, 58.55 for Ogun, 54.20 for Ondo, 56.65 for Osun and 56.35 for Oyo.

For Library & Information Science, the scores are 57.55 for Ekiti, 59.70 for Lagos, 60.10 for Ogun, 58.00 for Ondo, 59.90 for Osun and 60.70 for Oyo.

Candidates should not interpret a catchment score as an automatic admission guarantee. It is a departmental threshold for the relevant category and must be considered alongside other admission requirements.

Is YABATECH’s Post-UTME registration still open?

No. The 2026/2027 YABATECH ND Full-Time Post-UTME application has closed.

YABATECH announced the final closure of the application window on August 22, 2026. Candidates should therefore be cautious of individuals or websites claiming to offer the 2026/2027 form after the official closing date.

Any reopening or fresh admission-related application should be confirmed through the College’s official channels.

How to check YABATECH admission status

Candidates should monitor both the YABATECH admission portal and JAMB CAPS for admission updates.

YABATECH provides an admission-status checker where candidates can check their admission status using their registration details.

Candidates should also log into JAMB CAPS regularly because admission offers are processed through JAMB’s Central Admissions Processing System.

Where an admission offer appears on CAPS, candidates should carefully review the institution and programme before accepting it.

Candidates who accept an offer should then follow the instructions issued by YABATECH and JAMB for clearance, payment and registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does meeting the YABATECH cut-off mark guarantee admission?

No. Meeting the cut-off does not automatically guarantee admission.

Candidates must also meet the relevant O’Level, UTME and programme requirements and satisfy other conditions attached to the admission exercise.

Admission is also subject to available spaces and the formal admission process involving YABATECH and JAMB.

What is the difference between merit and catchment cut-off marks?

The merit cut-off represents the published threshold for the general merit category, while catchment scores apply to candidates within the identified catchment states and may differ by programme and state.

Can candidates from states outside the six catchment states apply?

Yes. Candidates from other states can apply for admission to YABATECH if they meet the applicable requirements.

The existence of catchment scores does not mean that candidates outside the listed states are automatically excluded from consideration.

What should I do if my score is below the cut-off?

Candidates whose scores fall below the published departmental threshold should not immediately assume that every admission opportunity has ended.

They should continue monitoring official YABATECH and JAMB updates for further instructions, including any approved change-of-course or supplementary admission opportunities.

However, candidates should not pay anyone who promises to increase an aggregate score or guarantee admission.

Where can I check official YABATECH admission updates?

Candidates should rely primarily on the official YABATECH website, its admission portal and JAMB’s official platforms for admission-related information.

Final advice to candidates

Candidates should treat the published cut-off scores as an important admission guide, not an admission letter.

Those whose aggregate scores meet or exceed the relevant departmental threshold should continue monitoring their admission status rather than assuming that admission has already been secured.

Candidates should also ensure that their O’Level results are correctly uploaded to JAMB where applicable and that their subject combinations and grades meet the requirements of their chosen programme.

Above all, candidates should rely on official YABATECH and JAMB channels for admission decisions. They should avoid individuals who demand money to “upgrade” scores, alter results or guarantee admission.

YABATECH admission is a formal process. Candidates should therefore verify every admission claim before making any payment.