- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a strong warning to candidates over the 120 cut-off mark - The exam body stated that the 120 cut-off mark does not guarantee automatic admission - JAMB also announced that admission processes for 2017/2018 will begin on September 15 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates that the 120 cut-off mark, does not guarantee automatic admission into higher institutions. JAMB, through its official Twitter account stated this, however the exam body offered more explanation. The statement read: “The 120 cut off mark doesn’t mean an automatic ticket for admission. Institutions will still admit using established criteria of merit and others.