Gombe State University (GSU), Gombe, has officially released its admission guidelines and minimum cut-off marks for the 2026 admission exercise. The guidelines were approved during the 114th Regular Meeting of the University Senate held on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

According to the university management, all prospective candidates seeking admission into GSU for the 2026 academic session must meet the approved admission requirements and programme-specific cut-off marks.

Minimum Age Requirement for Admission

The University Senate has stated that candidates seeking admission into Gombe State University must be at least 16 years old on or before September 30, 2026.

However, candidates who are below 16 years of age may only be considered under exceptional circumstances. Such candidates must:

• Score 320 and above in UTME
• Obtain special approval from the University
• Have an indemnity form signed by the Vice-Chancellor

General Minimum UTME Cut-Off Mark

The Senate approved 150 as the general minimum UTME score for admission into Gombe State University for the 2026 admission exercise.

This means candidates who scored 150 and above in the 2026 UTME are eligible to apply for admission into programmes whose cut-off marks fall within that range.

Deadline for Admission Exercise

The university also noted that admissions into Nigerian public universities must be concluded on or before October 31, 2026.

Acceptance of Admission Offer

Candidates offered admission into Gombe State University are expected to accept their admission offer within four weeks of receiving it. Failure to do so may affect the admission process

Faculty and Programme Cut-Off Marks

Faculty of Agriculture

The following programmes have a minimum cut-off mark of 150:

• B.A. Agriculture
• B.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture
• B.Sc. Forestry Resource and Wildlife Management
• B.Sc. Animal Science
• B.Sc. Soil Science
• B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
• B.Sc. Agricultural Extension
• B.Sc. Crop Science
• B.Sc. Horticulture and Landscape Management

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

All programmes under this faculty have a minimum cut-off mark of 150:

• B.Sc. Accounting
• B.Sc. Banking and Finance
• B.Sc. Business Administration
• B.A. Christian and Value Development Studies
• B.Sc. Economics
• B.A. English Language
• B.A. History and International Studies
• B.Sc. International Relations
• B.A. Islamic Studies
• B.Sc. Library and Information Science
• B.Sc. Peace and Conflict Resolution
• B.Sc. Political Science
• B.Sc. Public Administration
• B.Sc. Sociology

College of Medical Sciences

The approved cut-off marks are as follows:

Programme Cut-Off Mark

• MBBS Medicine and Surgery 200
• B.Sc. Anatomy 160
• B.Sc. Physiology 160
• B.Sc. Public Health 190
• B.Sc. Nursing Science 200
• B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics 160
• B.Sc. Pharmacology 160
• Faculty of Education

The following programmes have a minimum cut-off mark of 150:

• B.Sc. (Ed.) Education and Biology
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Education and Chemistry
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Education and Computer Science
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Education and Mathematics
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Education and Physics
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Education and Geography
• B.A. (Ed.) Education and Christian Religious Studies

What Prospective Candidates Should Know

Candidates who selected Gombe State University as their preferred institution and scored the required cut-off mark for their chosen course are encouraged to prepare for the university’s admission screening process.

Applicants should also ensure that their O’Level results meet the admission requirements for their chosen programmes and regularly monitor official university announcements for updates regarding Post-UTME registration and admission procedures.

The release of these guidelines provides clarity for candidates and helps them determine their chances of securing admission into their preferred courses at Gombe State University during the 2026 admission exercise.

Prospective applicants are advised to carefully study the approved cut-off marks and ensure they meet all requirements before proceeding with the admission process.