Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has officially announced the approved cut off marks for admission into its undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session The update is important for candidates who selected the university during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
According to the university management, the released cut off marks will serve as the minimum admission benchmark for all applicants seeking admission into various departments Candidates are expected to carefully verify their scores before proceeding with the Post UTME screening process
The institution stressed that only candidates who meet the required departmental cut off marks will be considered for further admission stages The announcement has already generated strong reactions among admission seekers across Nigeria as students begin to assess their chances
UDUS Confirms Official Admission Cut Off Marks for 2026/2027
The management of UDUS explained that the newly released cut off marks are compulsory requirements for all prospective students applying for undergraduate admission
Candidates whose UTME scores fall below the approved benchmark for their chosen courses may not qualify for the next phase of the admission process The university advised applicants to rely only on official information released through recognized platforms to avoid misinformation
The released cut off marks apply across all faculties and departments in the institution
Categories Used in UDUS Admission Process
The university stated that the admission cut-off structure was designed to ensure fairness and compliance with federal admission policies
Merit Category
This category is strictly for candidates with very high UTME scores Admission here is highly competitive and based mainly on academic performance
Catchment Area Category
Candidates from states recognized as catchment areas for the university may receive additional consideration under federal admission guidelines
Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) Category
Applicants from Educationally Less Developed States are also considered under a special category aimed at promoting equal educational opportunities across the country
Competitive Courses Expected to Have Higher Cut Off Marks
UDUS noted that departmental cut off marks differ depending on several factors, including:
- Number of applicants
- Course competitiveness
- Available admission quota
- Academic standards of the university
Highly sought-after programmes such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, and Engineering are expected to maintain significantly higher cut off marks compared to less competitive departments
Candidates are encouraged to carefully compare their UTME scores with the requirements for their preferred courses before making admission decisions
Important Advice for UDUS Admission Seekers
The university advised all candidates to complete every admission requirement early to avoid unnecessary complications during screening and admission processing
Prospective students are advised to:
- Verify their departmental cut off marks
- Consider changing to less competitive courses if necessary
- Upload their O’Level results correctly on JAMB CAPS
- Monitor official announcements for Post UTME registration updates
- The institution also warned applicants against fake admission updates circulating online
Next Stage After Release of UDUS Cut Off Marks
Following the release of the cut off marks, qualified candidates will proceed to the next admission stages which include:
- Post UTME screening registration
- Document verification
- Aggregate score calculation
- Release of admission lists
UDUS reiterated that all admissions will be conducted strictly in line with JAMB regulations and institutional guidelines
Applicants are also encouraged to regularly check the university portal for detailed departmental breakdowns and additional admission instructions
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