USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO (UDUS) ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL CUT-OFF MARKS FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has officially released the approved minimum admissible cut-off marks for all undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

This development serves as a key admission guideline for all candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and selected UDUS as their preferred institution.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CANDIDATES

The university management emphasized that the released cut-off marks are mandatory benchmarks for eligibility into various degree programmes.

All prospective candidates are advised to carefully verify that their UTME scores meet or exceed the departmental requirements before proceeding to the Post-UTME screening exercise and final admission processing.

Failure to meet the stipulated cut-off marks automatically disqualifies a candidate from further admission consideration.

BREAKDOWN OF CUT-OFF MARK STRUCTURE

According to the released schedule, the admission cut-off marks are categorized into different segments to ensure fairness and inclusiveness in the selection process:

1. MERIT CATEGORY

This category applies to candidates with the highest UTME scores. Admission under this category is strictly competitive and based on academic excellence.

2. CATCHMENT AREA CATEGORY

Candidates from designated catchment states are given consideration under this category in line with federal admission guidelines.

3. EDUCATIONALLY LESS DEVELOPED STATES (ELDS) CATEGORY

Candidates from ELDS regions are also given special consideration to promote educational inclusion and national balance.

FACULTY AND DEPARTMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

The university noted that each faculty and department has specific cut-off marks depending on:

• Course competitiveness
• Number of applicants
• Available admission quota
• Institutional academic standards

Highly competitive programmes such as Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, and Engineering typically have higher cut-off marks compared to other departments.

ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Candidates are strongly advised to:

• Compare their UTME scores with their chosen course requirements
• Consider alternative courses if their scores fall below the required threshold
• Ensure their O’Level results are properly uploaded on JAMB CAPS
• Stay updated on Post-UTME screening dates and requirements

The university further warned against misinformation and urged applicants to rely strictly on official announcements.

NEXT STAGE OF ADMISSION PROCESS

After the release of cut-off marks, candidates who meet the requirements will proceed to the next phase which includes:

• Post-UTME screening registration
• Document verification
• Aggregate score computation
• Final admission list publication

The university reiterated that admission will be strictly based on merit, institutional guidelines, and regulatory standards set by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

FINAL NOTE

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto remains committed to maintaining academic excellence, transparency in admissions, and fair opportunity for all qualified candidates.

Applicants are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, regularly check official portals, and ensure timely compliance with all admission directives.

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