Please note
Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not JAMB and not any university, polytechnic or college. Post-UTME (screening) rules vary by institution and change every year — cut-offs, whether there is a written test, subjects and dates differ from school to school. Always confirm your specific institution’s current screening requirements on its official website/portal before acting.
What the aggregate is
The aggregate is the single score a school uses to rank candidates for admission. It blends your JAMB/UTME performance with your Post-UTME result (and sometimes O'Level), on the school's chosen weighting.
A common formula
A very common approach converts JAMB to a percentage and adds the Post-UTME score. For example: JAMB score ÷ 8 (turning a 400-max into 50) + Post-UTME score out of 50 = aggregate out of 100. Weightings differ (e.g. 60/40 JAMB/Post-UTME), so use your school's exact formula.
When O'Level counts
Some schools add points for O'Level grades (e.g. points per A1/B2/B3… across your best subjects) into the aggregate — so strong O'Level grades can lift you.
Worked example
Suppose JAMB = 280 and Post-UTME = 42, on a JAMB÷8 + Post-UTME model: 280÷8 = 35; 35 + 42 = 77 aggregate. You're then ranked against others for your course; the departmental cut-off decides if 77 is enough.
It varies by school
Formulas, weightings and whether O'Level counts differ by institution and can change yearly. Always use your school's current, official formula — don't rely on another school's method.
Tips
- Learn your school's exact formula.
- A high JAMB score gives a strong base.
- Where it counts, good O'Level adds points.
Schools compute the aggregate differently, but the building blocks are the same. The most common patterns:
- JAMB ÷ 8 + Post-UTME (over 50). Your 400 JAMB score is scaled to 50 (400÷8 = 50), then added to a Post-UTME test marked over 50, giving a total over 100.
- Weighted split (e.g. 50/50 or 60/40). JAMB and Post-UTME each contribute a set percentage of the final figure.
- Plus O'Level points. Some schools add points for your O'Level grades (more for a single sitting, and more for A1–B credits).
Only your school's advert gives the exact formula and weighting it uses this year — always confirm it there.
A worked example
Say your school uses JAMB÷8 + Post-UTME⁄50. With a JAMB score of 280, your JAMB component is 280÷8 = 35. Score 40 in the Post-UTME test and your aggregate is 35 + 40 = 75. Notice how much the test can move your total: the same candidate scoring 25 in the test would have 60 instead of 75. That's why, once JAMB is behind you, the Post-UTME component is where your remaining effort pays off most.
How to raise your aggregate
You can't change your JAMB score now, but you can maximise everything else: prepare hard for the Post-UTME test if there is one (drill timed questions on our CBT practice), make sure your O'Level results are entered correctly so you get every point you're owed, and avoid careless errors at registration and verification that could cost you. Every point in the aggregate counts toward clearing your departmental cut-off.
Frequently asked questions
How is the admission aggregate calculated?
By combining your JAMB/UTME score with your Post-UTME score and sometimes O'Level grades, on the school's weighting — for example JAMB÷8 + Post-UTME/50 = aggregate/100.
Does JAMB or Post-UTME count more?
It depends on the school's weighting — some split it 50/50, others 60/40 in JAMB's favour, and some add O'Level points; use your school's exact formula.
Do O'Level grades affect the aggregate?
At some schools, yes — they add points for O'Level grades across your best subjects; at others only JAMB and Post-UTME count.
Can you give an aggregate example?
With JAMB 280 and Post-UTME 42 on a JAMB÷8 + Post-UTME model: 280÷8 = 35, plus 42 = 77 aggregate, then ranked against others for your course.
Is the aggregate formula the same everywhere?
No — formulas, weightings and whether O'Level counts differ by institution and can change yearly; always use your school's current official formula.
How is the Post-UTME aggregate score calculated?
It combines your JAMB score with your Post-UTME test (and sometimes O'Level points). A common formula is JAMB÷8 (scaling 400 to 50) plus a Post-UTME test marked over 50, for a total over 100. Weightings like 50/50 or 60/40 are also used — check your school's advert.
What does JAMB divided by 8 mean?
It scales your JAMB score (out of 400) down to a value out of 50, so it can be added to a Post-UTME test also marked over 50. For example, 280÷8 = 35.
Does O'Level count in the Post-UTME aggregate?
At some schools, yes — they add points for your O'Level grades, often more for a single sitting and for higher grades (A1–B). Others use only JAMB and Post-UTME. Your school's advert states which.
How do I calculate my Post-UTME aggregate?
Apply your school's stated formula. For JAMB÷8 + Post-UTME⁄50: divide your JAMB score by 8, then add your Post-UTME test score. E.g. JAMB 280 (→35) + test 40 = aggregate 75.
What aggregate score do I need for admission?
Whatever your course's departmental cut-off is that year — competitive courses need higher aggregates. Meeting it makes you competitive, not automatically admitted, since places are ranked. Check the cut-off for your specific course and school.