JAMB cut off mark for Hotel Management and Technology for the 2026/2027 academic session ranges from 140 to 220, depending on the university and how competitive the programme is, as the course continues to attract students interested in hospitality, tourism, customer service, and business management. 

Hotel Management and Technology focuses on hotel administration, catering operations, tourism services, event management, accommodation systems, and the use of modern hospitality technology in running service based businesses efficiently.

Students study hospitality marketing, food production, hotel accounting, customer relations, tourism studies, housekeeping, business administration, and event planning while gaining practical experience through industrial training and fieldwork.

The programme combines managerial knowledge with hospitality skills to prepare graduates for careers in hotels, tourism organisations, restaurants, resorts, and customer service industries.

Graduates work as hotel managers, tourism consultants, catering supervisors, hospitality officers, customer service managers, and event coordinators in hotels, airlines, resorts, restaurants, cruise companies, and tourism agencies.

Below are the cut off marks for federal, state, and private universities offering Hotel Management and Technology, along with admission requirements, subject combinations, and career opportunities for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Federal Universities Offering Hotel Management and Technology

Some federal universities and specialised institutions offer Hotel Management and Technology or closely related hospitality programmes.

UniversityCut Off MarkPost UTMEState
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)180 to 200YesOgun
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)180 to 200YesEnugu
Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE)160 to 180YesEkiti
University of Uyo (UNIUYO)150 to 170YesAkwa Ibom
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)160 to 180YesRivers

State Universities Offering Hotel Management and Technology

State universities generally provide more flexible admission opportunities for hospitality related courses.

UniversityCut Off MarkPost UTMEState
Lagos State University (LASU)170 to 190YesLagos
Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka150 to 170YesDelta
Rivers State University (RSU)150 to 170YesRivers
Ekiti State University (EKSU)140 to 160YesEkiti
Imo State University (IMSU)140 to 160YesImo

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Private Universities Offering Hotel Management and Technology

Private universities offering hospitality programmes often accept lower JAMB scores, although tuition fees may be higher.

UniversityCut Off MarkPost UTMEState
Covenant University, Ota180 to 200YesOgun
Babcock University, Ilishan Remo160 to 180YesOgun
Bowen University, Iwo150 to 170YesOsun
Lead City University, Ibadan140 to 160YesOyo
Madonna University, Okija140 to 160YesAnambra

JAMB Subject Combination for Hotel Management and Technology

To study Hotel Management and Technology, candidates must register for English Language, Economics or Commerce, Mathematics, and any other Arts, Social Science, or Commercial subject. Some universities accept Geography, Government, or Accounting, depending on their admission policies.

O Level Requirements for Hotel Management and Technology

Candidates need at least five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB. The required subjects are English Language, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce, Catering Craft Practice or Food and Nutrition, and any other relevant subject. Most universities accept combined results from a maximum of two sittings.

Direct Entry Requirements for Hotel Management and Technology

Candidates applying through Direct Entry may qualify for 200 level admission with an ND or HND in Hospitality Management or related fields, NCE in relevant courses, IJMB or JUPEB results, or A Level passes in Business or Social Science subjects. Requirements vary by institution.

Career Opportunities in Hotel Management and Technology

Hotel Management and Technology creates career opportunities across hospitality, tourism, catering, and customer service industries.

Career PathDescription
Hotel ManagerOversees hotel operations and guest services.
Catering ManagerSupervises food production and catering services.
Event PlannerOrganises conferences, weddings, and corporate events.
Tourism ConsultantProvides tourism and travel advisory services.
Customer Service ManagerHandles guest relations and customer satisfaction.
Hospitality SupervisorManages hospitality staff and operations.
Restaurant ManagerOversees restaurant administration and service delivery.
Front Desk OfficerHandles hotel reception and reservations.
Resort ManagerSupervises resort operations and tourism activities.
EntrepreneurEstablishes hospitality, catering, or tourism businesses.