The Ritman University Theatre Arts cut off mark for 2027/2028 is, in practice, the JAMB national minimum of 150 for universities. Ritman University, a private university in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, has not published a separate cut-off for Theatre Arts: Ritman’s admissions page does not print a number. It only asks candidates to meet the UTME cut-off for their chosen course. Theatre Arts is one of Ritman’s new Arts degrees and is not yet on JAMB’s course list for Ritman.
2027/2028 update: Ritman cut-off marks usually stay the same from one year to the next, so the figures on this page are what 2027/2028 candidates should plan with. They come from the latest official notice (2026/2027). If the 2027/2028 notice changes anything, we will update this page.
Ritman’s October 2025 notice lists a B.A. in Theatre Arts in its Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Below I explain what the missing JAMB entry means for registration, the subjects (Literature in English is central), a safe target score, Ritman’s CBT screening and the CAPS steps.
Ritman University Theatre Arts cut off mark 2027/2028 at a glance
| Item | Position | Source or status |
|---|---|---|
| Ritman’s own cut-off for Theatre Arts | Not published | Ritman admissions page (checked 3 November 2026) |
| JAMB minimum for universities | 150 | Official (JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026) |
| Safe target score | 155 to 175 | My advice, not a Ritman rule |
| Course name on JAMB’s list for Ritman | Not on the list | Myschool reprint of JAMB’s course list |
| Course name on Ritman’s own list | B.A. Theatre Arts | Ritman’s admission notice of 21 October 2025 |
| UTME subjects | Literature in English + two relevant subjects | JAMB brochure (Myschool reprint); no Ritman remark |
| Screening | CBT | Ritman admissions page |
| NUC status | Not in NUC’s results list (new) | NUC accreditation results, 1990 to 2025 |
| 2026/2027 admission deadline (private universities) | 30 November 2026 | JAMB, via NAN (11 May 2026) |
Is Theatre Arts on JAMB’s list for Ritman?
No. JAMB’s course list for Ritman (Myschool reprint) has 19 courses, and Theatre Arts is not one of them. Ritman’s own admission notice of 21 October 2025 does list B.A. Theatre Arts in its Faculty of Arts and Humanities, among 40 NUC-approved programmes.
A university can only make you an offer on CAPS in a course JAMB holds for it. New programmes often take a while to reach JAMB’s list. Ritman has not published how it registers Theatre Arts candidates in the meantime, so contact the admissions office (0808 983 5170, or WhatsApp 0806 833 3919) before you register and ask which JAMB course to choose. English Language and History and International Studies are the Arts courses JAMB does list for Ritman.
Ritman Theatre Arts cut-off history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | Not published | Ritman figure for Theatre Arts | Admissions page asks only for the course cut-off |
| 2026/2027 | 150 | JAMB national minimum for universities | Official |
| 2025/2026 | 150 | Ritman minimum as summarised by a blog | Unofficial (Myschoolgist); no Ritman document cited |
Ritman’s admissions page still says, in its JUPEB section, that JUPEB suits candidates who scored below 140. That figure is an older JAMB floor. For 2026 JAMB set 150 as the minimum for universities, so I would not plan with 140 for Theatre Arts or any other Ritman course.
Safe target score for Theatre Arts at Ritman (my advice)
This is my judgement as an admissions adviser. Ritman University does not publish merit lists or the lowest score it admitted, so the bands below are planning ranges.
| Your UTME score | My read for Theatre Arts at Ritman |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible for a university this session |
| 150 to 154 | Eligible. Admission is possible at a private university, but you have no margin |
| 155 to 174 | Comfortable for Theatre Arts at Ritman |
| 175 and above | Strong. You can also keep a federal or state university option open |
Theatre Arts usually has modest demand. For 2027 I would aim for 155 or more, ideally 175, with a strong Literature in English credit.
UTME subject combination and O’level for Theatre Arts at Ritman
| Requirement | Theatre Arts at Ritman |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects (JAMB brochure) | Use of English plus Literature in English and two other relevant subjects |
| O’level (JAMB brochure) | Five credits including English Language and Arts subjects |
| Ritman’s own O’level rule | Five credits in WAEC, NECO or GCE, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings (Ritman admissions page) |
| Special Ritman remark on JAMB’s page | None listed |
| Awaiting result | Ritman has not published a rule; upload results to CAPS as soon as they are out |
JAMB’s general line makes Literature in English the anchor. Government, CRS, History or Music are sensible other subjects. Ritman also asks for a Mathematics credit for every course.
Some universities hold an audition or interview for Theatre Arts. Ritman has not published one.
Direct Entry into Theatre Arts
JAMB’s brochure line for Direct Entry: two A-level passes in Arts, Social Science or Science subjects. Ritman’s own rule: five O’level credits including English and Mathematics (two sittings at most), plus OND, NCE, IJMB or A-level for 200 level entry (Ritman admissions page). Register Direct Entry with JAMB, not only on the Ritman portal; a DE offer still has to appear on CAPS.
How Ritman screening works for Theatre Arts
Ritman screens UTME and Direct Entry candidates with a computer-based test (CBT). Candidates apply online at applicant.safapply.com/ritmanuniversity, sit the test, and those offered admission then go through an ICT training and orientation programme. The admissions page warns that false entries on the online form can lead to disqualification. Ritman has not published the CBT’s subjects, length or pass mark.
A 2025/2026 blog summary (Myschoolgist) said the form and screening cost ₦10,000 and that candidates brought a passport photograph, their JAMB result slip and the payment evidence to an aptitude test. Ritman has not confirmed that amount on any page I could open, so confirm it on the portal before paying.
Worked example for a Theatre Arts candidate
Ritman has not published how it weighs the UTME against its CBT. Many Nigerian universities convert both to a score out of 100 by dividing the UTME by 8 (up to 50 marks) and scaling the screening test to 50. I use that method below only as an illustration; it is not a Ritman formula.
- UTME: Ini scored 164. 164 divided by 8 = 20.50 out of 50.
- CBT: suppose Ini scores 68% on Ritman’s test. Half of that is 34.0 out of 50.
- Illustrative aggregate: 20.50 + 34.0 = 54.50 out of 100.
- Margin over the floor: 164 minus 150 = 14 marks above JAMB’s minimum, and 9 marks above my safe target of 155.
- What I would advise: he is above my target. His main task is confirming the JAMB course Ritman wants Theatre Arts candidates to register.
Admission odds for Theatre Arts at Ritman
The score is unlikely to be the barrier. Make sure the offer on CAPS names a course JAMB recognises for Ritman, and that Ritman records you in Theatre Arts.
- Choose Ritman first: Ritman also accepts candidates through a JAMB change of institution, according to its October 2025 notice.
- Upload O’level early: no university can give you admission on CAPS without your results there.
- Apply before the private-university deadline: JAMB set 30 November 2026 as the 2026/2027 deadline for private universities, so the 2026/2027 exercise runs until that date.
- Keep a second option: if you also hold a strong score, apply to a public university in the next cycle as well.
How to apply for Theatre Arts at Ritman, step by step
- Get your JAMB profile code: send NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone line linked to your NIN.
- Register the UTME with the right subjects: Use of English, Literature in English and two of Government, CRS or History, under the course Ritman tells you to choose, with Ritman University as your first choice. If Ritman names a listed course such as English Language, follow that instruction.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: do it at a JAMB-accredited centre as soon as your results are out. Check that the grades show correctly.
- Apply on the Ritman portal: applicant.safapply.com/ritmanuniversity. Fill the form with the same names as on your JAMB and O’level records.
- Sit the CBT screening: bring what the portal asks for, which blogs say includes your JAMB slip and a passport photograph.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, open Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. Accept the offer and print your JAMB admission letter. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each CAPS status.
- Pay acceptance and register: pay only through the invoice the portal generates, then complete clearance and the ICT orientation.
Warning
Theatre Arts is not on JAMB’s course list for Ritman. Ask Ritman in writing which JAMB course to register, and accept only an offer that shows on JAMB CAPS.
Fees for Theatre Arts at Ritman
Ritman’s Pay Fees page carries a revised fee schedule for the 2024/2025 session, posted as two images. I could not read the amounts from it, and no 2026/2027 schedule was published there when I checked. Ask the admissions office (info@ritmanuniversity.edu.ng, 0808 983 5170) for the current Theatre Arts tuition before you accept an offer.
Studying Theatre Arts at Ritman
Theatre Arts sits in Ritman’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities. A B.A. in Theatre Arts normally runs for four years in Nigeria; Ritman has not published its own duration or curriculum.
About Ritman University
Ritman University is a private university on Umuahia Road, Ikot Ekpene. NUC licensed it on 5 March 2015 and teaching began in November 2015. Its vice-chancellor since 2 October 2025 is Prof. Akan B. Williams. In 2026 NUC approved 22 new programmes, taking Ritman from 3 faculties to 6 (Allied Health Sciences, Computing, Environmental Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Social and Management Sciences) and to 40 programmes in all. For a family weighing Ritman, that means a small, growing campus where many departments are new.
What you study
- Acting, voice and movement
- Directing and stage management
- Dramatic literature and theatre history, including African theatre
- Costume, lighting, set design and stage technology
- Film and media production, playwriting and a final production or project
Accreditation
Theatre Arts does not appear under Ritman in NUC’s Accreditation Results 1990 to 2025. It appears to be one of the 22 programmes NUC approved recently (Ritman’s news post of 6 October 2026 does not name them). Job adverts indexed on HotNigerianJobs listed Theatre Arts lecturer posts at Ritman, which suggests the department is being staffed. I list accreditation as not confirmed.
Careers
Theatre Arts graduates work as actors, directors and producers in Nollywood and on stage, in broadcasting, events and festivals, arts administration, teaching, and drama in development and advocacy work.
Related Ritman courses
- Ritman University English and Literary Studies cut-off mark and requirements
- Ritman University Fine and Applied Arts cut-off mark and requirements
- Ritman University Mass Communication cut-off mark and requirements
- Ritman University History and International Studies cut-off mark and requirements
Before you register, read our guides to checking your JAMB result and JAMB change of course, and if Ritman was not your first choice, JAMB change of institution.
Mistakes that cost Theatre Arts applicants a place
- Registering a course JAMB does not hold for Ritman: Theatre Arts is not on the list, so confirm the course code first.
- No Literature in English: JAMB’s line is built around it.
- Treating 150 as a guarantee: it only makes you eligible.
- O’level not on CAPS: without it, no offer can be made.
- Accepting on CAPS and stopping there: acceptance fee, clearance and registration at Ritman are separate steps.
If you are writing the UTME again in 2027, read when JAMB 2027 registration starts and, if you chose another school, how to do a JAMB change of institution.
Ritman University Theatre Arts cut off mark 2027: frequently asked questions
Does Ritman University offer Theatre Arts? Yes. Ritman’s admission notice of 21 October 2025 lists a B.A. in Theatre Arts. It is not yet on JAMB’s course list for Ritman.
What course should I pick on JAMB for Theatre Arts at Ritman? Ask Ritman’s admissions office before you register. English Language is the closest Arts course on JAMB’s list for Ritman.
What is the cut off mark for Theatre Arts at Ritman University? Ritman has not published one, so JAMB’s 150 minimum for universities applies. I would aim for 155 or more.
Is Ritman Theatre Arts accredited? It is not in NUC’s results list, which runs to 2025, and appears to be newly approved. Treat accreditation as not yet confirmed.
Sources and updates
The national minimum of 150 and the 30 November 2026 private-university deadline come from JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026). The UTME, O’level and Direct Entry lines are from Myschool’s reprint of the JAMB brochure page for Theatre Arts (checked 3 November 2026); the page lists no Ritman remark. The course names JAMB carries for Ritman are from Myschool’s JAMB course list for Ritman. NUC statuses are from NUC’s Accreditation Results 1990 to 2025 (uploaded September 2026). Entry rules, the CBT screening and the portal come from Ritman’s admissions page; Ritman’s programme names come from its admission notice of 21 October 2025; the three Full accreditations scored in 2026 and the 22 new programmes come from Ritman’s news post of 6 October 2026. The ₦10,000 form fee and the 150 for 2025/2026 are from Myschoolgist and are unofficial. The Theatre Arts lecturer vacancies are from HotNigerianJobs listing titles (the pages no longer open). Checked on 3 November 2026. This page will be updated when Ritman publishes a course cut-off for Theatre Arts or a 2027/2028 notice.
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