JUST NOW: Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) Announces Official Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Academic Session
The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has officially released the approved departmental admission cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session.
This crucial announcement is directed at all prospective candidates who chose UDUS as their first choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and are awaiting the post-UTME screening exercise.
Important Note: Usmanu Danfodiyo University strictly considers candidates who selected the institution as their First Choice on the JAMB portal. Candidates who score up to the departmental benchmark will be eligible for the upcoming screening exercise.
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UDUS Departmental Cut-Off Marks Overview
While the general baseline cut-off mark for most regular courses stands at 150 to 160, highly competitive programs have significantly higher benchmarks.
The university allocates placement metrics based on three core entry criteria: Merit, Catchment Areas, and Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS).
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Below is the general breakdown of the competitive tiers for the session:
Highly Competitive Programs (Score: 200–290+)
Medicine and Surgery (Typically highest, ranging up to 290)
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Pharmacy
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Nursing Science
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Law (Common/Islamic)
Medical Laboratory Science
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Allied Health Sciences
Competitive Programs (Score: 180–200)
Computer Science
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Mass Communication
Accounting
Architecture
Public Administration / Political Science
Standard Regular Programs (Score: 150–170)
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Faculty of Education
Pure Sciences (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics)
Next Steps for Prospective Candidates
If you have checked the official release and want to secure your admission tracking, please follow these steps:
1
Verify Your JAMB Score
Prerequisite
Confirm that your official 2026 UTME score meets or exceeds the required cutoff mark for your chosen department.
2
Check Your Choice Status
JAMB CAPS
Ensure UDUS is set as your 1st Choice on your Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) profile. If it is not, apply for a Change of Institution immediately.
3
Upload O’Level Results
Required
Visit an accredited CBT center to upload your O’Level (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) results onto the JAMB CAPS portal.
4
Await Post-UTME Screening Registration
Final Step
Keep a close eye on the official UDUS portal for the commencement of the online screening registration form and payment procedures.
