The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has released the official cut-off marks for admission into public Junior Secondary Schools across the state ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Ministry’s Press Officer, Bisi Lawani, the benchmark scores were determined based on how candidates performed in the admission assessment, which is graded out of a total of 300 marks. The exercise serves as a mandatory step for entry into public secondary schools in the state, designed to ensure that only sufficiently prepared candidates progress to the next level.
Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, who presided over the meeting where the marks were finalised, praised how seamlessly the assessment was carried out. He noted that the exercise ran without any significant disruption and that results were made available to families without unnecessary delay, a reflection, he said, of the ministry’s dedication to running a credible and well-organised admission process.
The commissioner further stressed that this approach reinforces the ministry’s
broader push towards transparency in how pupils are placed into secondary schools.Adding to this, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Akindele Ige, explained that the entire process was structured to uphold merit above all else. He pointed out that the system is built to recognise and reward pupils who worked hard, whilst also making sure that those who qualify are not denied the opportunity to access quality secondary education within the state.
With the assessment now concluded, school principals have been instructed to begin admitting eligible pupils whose scores meet or surpass the approved cut-off marks. To support this, Zonal and Area Education Offices have also been directed to oversee and coordinate the admission process within their respective local government areas.
Parents and guardians have been encouraged to reach out to their nearest Education Offices, or consult their children’s primary schools, for proper guidance on how to navigate the admission procedure. They have also been urged to follow the ministry’s guidelines closely to avoid any setbacks during the process.
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