If you are planning to study at Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto, this update is one you should not ignore. Admission is competitive, and one of the first things every applicant must confirm is the cut off mark for their chosen course.
The university has now released the approved JAMB UTME cut off marks for the 2026/2027 admission exercise. This guide helps you understand what score you need, what the admission categories mean, and how to know your next step after checking your result.
SSUES approved cut off mark for 2026/2027 admission exercise
The approved cut off mark for all listed programmes at SSUES is 150.
This applies across Merit, Catchment, and Educationally Less Developed States categories. In simple terms, any candidate who scores 150 or above in UTME has met the minimum requirement for the listed courses and can proceed to the next stage when the Post UTME form is released.
Meaning of admission categories used by SSUES
SSUES uses three categories to classify candidates during admission screening. These categories help the university manage fairness and regional balance.
Category | Meaning |
|---|---|
NR | Merit |
CA | Catchment |
ELDS | Educationally Less Developed States |
All three categories share the same cut off mark of 150 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
SSUES cut off marks for available courses
All approved courses at SSUES have a uniform cut off mark of 150 across all categories.
Course | NR | CA | ELDS |
|---|---|---|---|
B.A Ed English | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.A Ed French | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.A Ed Fulfulde | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Educational Management | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Early Childhood Education | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Educational Technology | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Environmental Education | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Human Kinetics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Social Studies | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Special Education | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Curriculum Studies | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Guidance and Counselling | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Health Education | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Library Information Science | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Biology | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Chemistry | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Computer Science | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Integrated Science | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Mathematics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Physics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Economics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Geography | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Political Science | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Business Education | 150 | 150 | 150 |
B.Ed Technical Education | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Agricultural Science | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Entrepreneurship | 150 | 150 | 150 |
BSc Ed Home Economics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
What candidates should do after meeting the cut off mark
Candidates who have scored 150 or above should begin to prepare for the next stage of admission.
The next step is the SSUES Post UTME screening form, which will be released in due course. Applicants are advised to keep their personal documents ready, including JAMB details, O’Level results, and passport photographs, so they can apply quickly once the form is out.
What happens if a candidate scores below 150
Candidates who score below 150 have not met the minimum requirement for admission into the listed SSUES programmes.
Such candidates may need to consider other institutions or programmes that accept lower UTME scores, depending on available options during the admission period.
Key admission points for SSUES applicants
Before moving forward, applicants should take note of the following:
The approved cut off mark is 150 for all listed courses
All admission categories share the same score requirement
Courses fall under Arts, Science, Social Science, and vocational education
The next important update is the SSUES Post UTME form
Candidates should prepare their documents early
Courses covered under SSUES cut off marks
The approved programmes include education courses across several academic areas.
They cover English, French, Fulfulde, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Political Science, Business Education, Technical Education, Home Economics, and other related education fields.
All these programmes follow the same cut off mark requirement of 150 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the SSUES cut off mark for 2026/2027 admission?
A: The approved cut off mark is 150 for all listed courses.
Q: Does SSUES use different cut off marks for different categories?
A: No. Merit, Catchment, and ELDS all have the same cut off mark of 150.
Q: Can I apply if I scored 149 in UTME?
A: No. You must score at least 150 to meet the minimum requirement.
Q: What should I do after meeting the cut off mark?
A: Wait for the SSUES Post UTME form and prepare your documents for application.
Q: Which courses are included in the SSUES cut off list?
A: The list includes education courses in Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, and vocational fields such as English, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, and more.
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