So, you’ve checked your JAMB result, now what? The big question is whether you hit the cut off mark for your chosen school. If Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK) is at the top of your list, this is for you.
For the 2026/2027 session, UDUSOK has put out the scores you need to move forward with your application. These numbers aren’t just random, they decide if you’re still in the running or if it’s time to start looking at other options. The university looks at a few things here, like the course you picked and even your state of origin, before setting these marks.
Scroll down and you’ll find the exact cut off mark for your department, plus what you need to do next if you want that admission letter.
One more thing before you dive in: UDUSOK gives priority to candidates who picked them as first choice in JAMB. If you didn’t, don’t panic. Just head to the nearest JAMB centre and apply for a change of institution. That way, you’re still in the game.
General Cut Off Mark for UDUSOK 2026/2027
To qualify for Post UTME Screening, the minimum UTME score for most courses is 150.
However, professional and competitive programmes require higher marks. That is where departmental cut off marks come in.
UDUSOK Departmental Cut Off Marks 2026/2027
The table below shows the official Merit, ELDS, and Catchment cut off marks for each course.
Course | Merit | ELDS | Catchment |
|---|---|---|---|
Accounting | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Adult Education | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Agricultural Science and Education | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Agriculture | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Arabic and Literary Studies | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Arabic Studies | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Banking and Finance | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Biochemistry | 180 | 170 | 160 |
Biology | 170 | 160 | 150 |
Botany | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Business Administration | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Chemistry | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Civil Engineering | 190 | 180 | 170 |
Common and Islamic Law | 230 | 220 | 210 |
Computer Science | 180 | 170 | 160 |
Computer Science Education | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Criminology and Security Studies | 170 | 160 | 150 |
Curriculum Studies | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Cyber Security | 180 | 170 | 160 |
Demography and Social Statistics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Dentistry | 250 | 230 | 220 |
Doctor of Optometry | 220 | 210 | 200 |
Doctor of Pharmacy | 230 | 220 | 210 |
Doctor of Physiotherapy | 220 | 210 | 200 |
Economics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and Arabic | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and Biology | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and Chemistry | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and Economics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and English Language | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and French | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and Geography | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and Hausa | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and History | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and Islamic Studies | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and Mathematics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Education and Physics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Educational Management | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Electrical/Electronics Engineering | 180 | 170 | 160 |
Employment Relations and Human Resource Management | 150 | 150 | 150 |
English Language | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Environmental Resources Management | 170 | 160 | 150 |
Fisheries | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Forestry / Forest Resources Management | 150 | 150 | 150 |
French | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Geography | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Geology | 180 | 170 | 160 |
Guidance and Counselling | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Hadith Studies | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Hausa | 150 | 150 | 150 |
History and International Relations | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Industrial Chemistry | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Information and Communication Engineering | 180 | 170 | 160 |
Islamic Studies | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Library and Information Science | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Linguistics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Literature in English | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Local Government and Development Studies | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Marketing | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Mass Communication | 180 | 170 | 160 |
Mathematics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Mechanical Engineering | 180 | 170 | 160 |
Medical Laboratory Science | 220 | 210 | 200 |
Medicine and Surgery | 280 | 270 | 250 |
Microbiology | 180 | 170 | 160 |
Nursing/Nursing Science | 230 | 220 | 210 |
Nutrition and Dietetics | 220 | 210 | 200 |
Physics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Political Science | 170 | 160 | 150 |
Pre-Primary and Primary Education | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Public Administration | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Quranic Studies | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Radiography | 220 | 210 | 200 |
Shariah | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Social Studies | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Sociology | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Software Engineering | 180 | 170 | 160 |
Statistics | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Taxation | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Veterinary Medicine | 220 | 210 | 200 |
Zoology | 150 | 150 | 150 |
What Do Merit, ELDS, and Catchment Mean?
UDUSOK uses three admission categories:
Merit
This is the highest requirement. You compete here when you are not from a catchment area or an ELDS state.ELDS
ELDS means Educationally Less Developed States. Candidates from these states enjoy slightly lower cut off marks.Catchment
This applies to candidates from neighbouring states such as Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara. They also benefit from reduced scores.
This system helps balance fairness and regional access.
What to Do After Meeting the Cut Off Mark
Scoring above your course mark is a good start. But it does not mean automatic admission.
Your next steps include:
preparing for the Post UTME screening
Uploading your O-Level results on JAMB CAPS
Monitoring the UDUSOK admission list
Preparing documents for clearance
You should also stay updated with the UDUSOK academic calendar so you do not miss important deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the general cut off mark for UDUSOK 2026/2027?
A: The general cut off mark is 150 for most courses, but some programmes require higher scores.
Q: Where can I check UDUSOK school fees?
A: See the school fees schedule for a full breakdown of departmental fees and school charges.
Q: Does meeting the cut off mark guarantee admission?
A: No. Meeting the cut off mark only qualifies you for screening. Final admission depends on Post UTME, quota, and competition.
Q: When will the UDUSOK admission list be released?
A: The admission list is usually released after Post UTME and screening.
Q: Is Post UTME compulsory for UDUSOK admission?
A: Yes. You must participate in the Post UTME screening to be considered for admission.
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