Ondo Education Ministry Fixes Cut-Off Marks for Public Secondary School Admission For 2026/2027 Academic Session

The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced the approved cut-off marks for admission into public Junior Secondary Schools (JSS 1) for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The admission assessment was conducted for prospective JSS 1 students seeking admission into public secondary schools across Ondo State.

According to the ministry, candidates were assessed on a total score of 300 marks, with the approved cut-off marks determining eligibility for admission into the various public secondary schools.

The assessment is part of the state’s admission process and is intended to ensure that candidates who meet the required standard are considered for placement.

Ministry Says Examination Was Successfully Conducted

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, who chaired the meeting on the admission exercise, highlighted the importance of the assessment.

He commended the conduct of the examination, saying the exercise was completed smoothly without any major challenges.

The ministry also said the results were released promptly, describing the development as part of its efforts to promote a credible and transparent admission process.

According to the Commissioner, the exercise reflects the ministry’s commitment to ensuring that admission into public secondary schools is handled efficiently.

Admission to Be Based on Approved Cut-Off Marks

The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Akindele Ige, said the admission exercise was designed to promote merit and ensure that qualified candidates have access to secondary education.

Following the completion of the assessment, principals of public secondary schools have been directed to commence the admission process for candidates who meet or exceed the approved cut-off marks.

The ministry said the process would be coordinated through the relevant Zonal and Area Education Offices.

Parents Asked to Follow Official Guidelines

Parents and guardians have been advised to obtain accurate information about the admission process from the appropriate Education Offices or the primary schools attended by their children.

They were also urged to follow the admission guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

The ministry said the Zonal and Area Education Offices would coordinate the admission process within their respective Local Government Areas.

Parents are therefore encouraged to rely on information from the ministry and designated education offices rather than unofficial sources when making admission decisions.

Ondo JSS1 Admission Cut-Off Marks
The ministry’s announcement states that the admission assessment was based on a total of 300 marks.

However, the specific cut-off figures for the relevant categories or schools were not contained in the official information provided for this report.

OndoPress will update this report when the ministry publishes or confirms the individual cut-off marks.

Parents and guardians should therefore verify the applicable score directly with the relevant education authorities before proceeding with admission arrangements.

What Parents Should Do

Parents and guardians of successful candidates should:

Confirm their child’s assessment result.
Check the applicable admission cut-off mark.

Contact the relevant school or Education Office for admission instructions.
Follow the official admission timeline and requirements.

Avoid relying on unverified information circulating on social media.

The 2026/2027 admission exercise is expected to proceed through the designated schools and education offices following the ministry’s directives.