The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has approved cut-off marks for admission into public Junior Secondary Schools across the state for the 2026/2027 academic session.
According to The Punch, the decision followed the assessment conducted for prospective students seeking admission into public secondary schools.
The examination was scored out of a total of 300 marks.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the ministry’s Press Officer, Bisi Lawani, the approved cut-off marks were determined based on candidates’ performance in the admission assessment.
The ministry stated, “The cut-off marks are based on a total score of 300 marks obtained by candidates in the admission assessment.”
The assessment serves as a requirement for admission into public secondary schools in Ondo State and is intended to ensure that only qualified candidates secure placement.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, who presided over the meeting where the cut-off marks were approved, praised the conduct of the examination.
Ajibefun said the exercise was carried out successfully, with no significant disruptions, while the timely release of the results reflected the ministry’s efforts to maintain an efficient admission system.
He said, “The examination was conducted smoothly and without any major hitch, with the results released promptly.”
The commissioner further noted that the development demonstrated the ministry’s commitment to maintaining transparency throughout the admission process.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Akindele Ige, said the assessment was structured to ensure that admission was based on merit.
He said, “The exercise is aimed at fostering a transparent and merit-based admission process that rewards hard work while ensuring that qualified candidates have access to quality secondary education in the State.”
With the assessment concluded, principals of public secondary schools have been instructed to begin admitting candidates who meet or surpass the approved cut-off marks.
The ministry also directed Zonal and Area Education Offices to oversee and coordinate the admission exercise within their respective local government areas.
Parents and guardians were advised to seek accurate information and guidance from the relevant Education Offices or the primary schools attended by their children.
They were also urged to comply with all admission guidelines issued by the ministry.
