Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, JAMB cut off mark for all courses that are offered in the polytechnic has been released by the school authority in accordance with JAMB’s directive. Before the management and school authority of GAPOSA fix their minimum cut off mark, it has to be in line with that of JAMB’s approved cut off mark for the academic session. JAMB does not fix GAPOSA cut off mark, however they (JAMB) peg a fixed admission cut off point every academic session that no polytechnic must go below, that is, in the case of GAPOSA, they must not go below the ceiling placed for fixing of cut off marks.
This academic session, JAMB fixed the general cut off mark for all Polytechnic as 140. However, GAPOSA is at liberty to fix their minimum admission cut off mark at 140 and above. For example, the cut off mark for GAPOSA is 140. This simply means that candidates that register GAPOSA as their preferred choice of polytechnic must have scored at least 140 and above to be eligible to purchase GAPOSA post UTME form and apply for admission into their selected course. JAMB’s duty is to regulate and give admission to deserving candidates who meet GAPOSA cut off mark and passed the Post UTME test.
Oftentimes candidates seeking admission are confused as to what is the best JAMB score for their course which results to questions like?
I got 140 in JAMB; can i be admitted into GAPOSA?
What score must i get to study Computer Science in GAPOSA?
What is GAPOSA cut off mark for 2025/2026 academic session
Sometimes candidates who scored 140, 130, 140, and above ask if they are eligible to study Political Science or any of the courses offered in GAPOSA. Please note that with the courses and cut off mark available here today, you will know by yourself if you are qualified for admission into GAPOSA. I will be listing the approved GAPOSA course and minimum JAMB cut off mark you are supposed to score to be eligible for Post UTME at the GAPOSA.
In your search for admission, please note that choosing GAPOSA as your 1st choice of polytechnic in your UTME registration is the first step to gaining admission because the school would give consideration to candidates that selected GAPOSA as their first choice of polytechnic before considering other choices if need be.
Again, candidates with higher JAMB score are at advantage of gaining admission into GAPOSA even though all candidates who score 140 and above are given equal opportunities to sit for the post UTME because after calculating their aggregate score or weighted average, candidates with higher JAMB scores tend to score higher because of their UTME scores gives an edge when calculating their average cut off mark over candidates with low UTME scores. So, it is advised you try as much as possible to score high in your JAMB and Post UTME to give you a better chance of studying your preferred course.
With the above information at your disposal, I can assure you that you will gain admission into GAPOSA with ease. Most candidates fail to acknowledge the fact that a low JAMB score decreases their chances except candidates who are listed among the Educationally Less Developed States.
GAPOSA cut off mark is quite high, that is, it is not easy to score up to 120 in your JAMB unlike other Federal schools with the same standard as GAPOSA who still have their minimum cut off mark as 120.
Below I have listed all courses offered in GAPOSA as well as GAPOSA JAMB cut off mark in a tabular format for proper understanding by both first-time candidates and candidates who have attempted JAMB in the past.
GAPOSA JAMB Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 Academic Session
| COURSES | MINIMUM CUT OFF MARK |
| SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS STUDIES | |
| Accountancy | 120 and above |
| Banking and Finance | 120 and above |
| Business Administration and Management | 120 and above |
| Marketing | 120 and above |
| Insurance | 120 and above |
| Office Technology and Management | 120 and above |
| SCHOOL OF LIBERAL STUDIES | |
| General Studies | 120 and above |
| Mass Communication | 120 and above |
| Public Administration | 120 and above |
| SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | |
| Computer Science | 120 and above |
| Food Technology | 120 and above |
| Pharmaceutical Technology | 120 and above |
| Science and Laboratory Technology | 120 and above |
| SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES | |
| Architecture | 120 and above |
| Building Technology | 120 and above |
| Computer Engineering | 120 and above |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering | 120 and above |
| Estate Management and Evaluation | 120 and above |
| Mechanical Engineering | 120 and above |
| Surveying and Geo-Informatics | 120 and above |
| Welding and Fabrication | 120 and above |
The above table simply clears the confusion faced by prospective candidates who ask if they are eligible for GAPOSA post UTME screening exercise simply because they scored low in JAMB. This simply means that you are eligible to participate in the GAPOSA Post UTME so long as you score at least 120 and above which is the current GAPOSA cut off mark for all courses.
I hope this information as regards GAPOSA cut off mark for 2025/2026 academic session is well understood? Feel free to reach out to me via the comment section in case you have any question(s) about GAPOSA departmental cut off mark for any course listed in the table and I will be glad to assist.