The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University popularly known as UDUS, has formally released the approved admission cut-off marks for candidates seeking undergraduate admission into the institution for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The newly published admission benchmarks provide comprehensive details of the minimum UTME scores required for all programmes under the university’s various faculties. The approved scores are categorized into:

  1. Merit Admission
  2. ELDS (Educationally Less Developed States)
  3. Catchment Area Admission

This development serves as an important guideline for candidates preparing for the institution’s Post-UTME screening and admission exercise.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully compare their UTME scores with the approved departmental cut-off marks to determine their eligibility status before proceeding with admission processing.

Important Information for Admission Seekers

Candidates seeking admission into UDUS are expected to note the following important conditions:

  1. The university must be selected as First Choice institution on JAMB
  2. Candidates must possess the required O’Level credits
  3. Applicants must meet or exceed the approved departmental cut-off mark
  4. O’Level results must be uploaded on JAMB CAPS
  5. Candidates are expected to participate in the university screening process when announced

The university management also advised applicants to regularly monitor official updates regarding screening schedules and admission procedures.

UDUS 2026/2027 Approved Departmental Cut-Off Marks

Below is the officially approved minimum admissible point for all undergraduate programmes at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto by Programme, Merit, ELDS and Catchment.

S/NProgramme MeritELDSCatchment
1Accounting150150150
2Adult Education150150150
3Agricultural Science & Education150150150
4Agriculture150150150
5Arabic & Literary Studies150150150
6Arabic Studies150150150
7Banking & Finance150150150
8Biochemistry180170160
9Biology170160150
10Botany150150150
11Business Administration150150150
12Chemistry150150150
13Civil Engineering190180170
14Common & Islamic Law230220210
15Computer Science180170160
16Computer Science Education150150150
17Criminology & Security Studies170160150
18Curriculum Studies150150150
19Cyber Security180170160
20Demography & Social Statistics150150150
21Dentistry250230220
22Doctor of Optometry220210200
23Doctor of Pharmacy230220210
24Doctor of Physiotherapy220210200
25Economics150150150
26Education & Arabic150150150
27Education & Biology150150150
28Education & Chemistry150150150
29Education & Economics150150150
30Education & English Language150150150
31Education & French150150150
32Education & Geography150150150
33Education & Hausa150150150
34Education & History150150150
35Education & Islamic Studies150150150
36Education & Mathematics150150150
37Education & Physics150150150
38Educational Management150150150
39Electrical/Electronics Engineering180170160
40Employment Relations & Human Resource Management150150150
41English Language150150150
42Entrepreneurship & Innovation150150150
43Environmental Resources Management170160150
44Fisheries150150150
45Forestry / Forest Resources Management150150150
46French150150150
47Geography150150150
48Geology180170160
49Guidance & Counselling150150150
50Hadith Studies150150150
51Hausa150150150
52History & International Relations150150150
53Industrial Chemistry150150150
54Information & Communication Engineering180170160
55Islamic Studies150150150
56Library & Information Science150150150
57Linguistics150150150
58Literature in English150150150
59Local Government and Development Studies150150150
60Marketing150150150
61Mass Communication180170160
62Mathematics150150150
63Mechanical Engineering180170160
64Medical Laboratory Science220210200
65Medicine & Surgery280270250
66Microbiology180170160
67Nursing/Nursing Science230220210
68Nutrition & Dietetics220210200
69Physics150150150
70Political Science170160150
71Pre-Primary & Primary Education150150150
72Public Administration150150150
73Quranic Studies150150150
74Radiography220210200
75Shariah150150150
76Social Studies150150150
77Sociology150150150
78Software Engineering180170160
79Statistics150150150
80Taxation150150150
81Veterinary Medicine220210200
82Zoology150150150
Most Competitive Courses at UDUS

Some programmes remain highly competitive due to the volume of applicants and professional demand. These include:

  1. Medicine and Surgery
  2. Dentistry
  3. Nursing Science
  4. Pharmacy
  5. Medical Laboratory Science
  6. Common & Islamic Law
  7. Computer Science
  8. Cyber Security
  9. Engineering Programmes
  10. Mass Communication

Candidates applying for these programmes are advised to aim significantly above the minimum benchmark to improve their admission chances.

What Candidates Should Do Next

Prospective applicants are advised to:

  1. Verify their eligibility using the approved cut-off marks
  2. Upload their O’Level results on JAMB CAPS
  3. Prepare all required admission documents
  4. Monitor the official university portal for Post-UTME updates
  5. Ensure their JAMB subject combinations align with their chosen programme
Why Study at UDUS?

Usmanu Danfodiyo University remains one of Nigeria’s respected federal universities due to:

  1. Affordable tuition structure
  2. Accredited academic programmes
  3. Strong medical and science faculties
  4. Growing research environment
  5. Experienced academic staff
  6. Conducive learning atmosphere
  7. Nationwide admission opportunities

The institution continues to attract thousands of applicants yearly across various disciplines.

Final Note

The release of the approved departmental cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session provides candidates with a clearer understanding of their admission prospects into Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to remain updated through official university communication channels and complete all admission requirements early to avoid disqualification during the screening and admission process.