Adamawa State University in Mubi has released its UTME cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session.
These scores determine who gets invited for the crucial post-UTME screening and who qualifies for specific courses.
What is the ADSU general JAMB UTME cut-off mark?
ADSU has officially set a minimum JAMB UTME cut-off of 160 for all candidates.
Any applicant who scores 160 or above and lists ADSU as their first choice becomes eligible to apply for its post-UTME screening.
Those scoring 159 or less are disqualified.
Does the 160 mark apply to all courses?
Yes and no. While 160 is the standard threshold across all faculties, some programs require slightly higher scores, especially professional and science-related courses.
So, while 160 gets you in the door, admission into certain courses may require more.
Are there higher cut-off marks for specific courses?
Yes. ADSU has set higher departmental cut-offs for some programs . Here are important examples from last year:
- Medicine & Surgery: 314
- Law: 297
- Nursing: 290
- Pharmacy: 293
- Medical Lab Science: 256
- Engineering programmes: 217–260
- Mass Communication: 265
Other less competitive courses typically use the 160–180 range.
Why do some programs require more than 160?
Certain courses like Medicine, Law, Nursing, Pharmacy, Mass Communication, draw huge interest, while university resources remain limited.
Higher cut-off marks help ADSU manage demand and maintain standards.
As a result, only top-scoring candidates are offered admission to those programs.
Which courses use the 160 cut-off only?
Less competitive or less popular programs typically admit students with a minimum score of 160, including:
- Early Childhood Education
- Home Economics
- Primary Education
- History
- Property-related courses
- Various Agricultural Sciences
- Botany, Zoology, Geography, Pure Sciences etc.
Candidates should check the specific score for their chosen department.
What should candidates who scored around 160 do?
If you score exactly 160, you qualify for Post-UTME in these areas:
- General Education programs
- Arts and humanities
- Some basic science courses
But for Medicine, Law, Nursing, and similar fields, you must score at least 290–314.
To improve your chances, consider alternative courses or plan to retake UTME to increase your score.
Do I need course‑specific O’Level subjects?
Yes. ADSU requires five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB, obtained in a maximum of two sittings, including:
- All courses: English & Mathematics
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Law: English, Literature-in-English, Government/CRS, Economics/History
Even if you meet UTME requirements, failing in these key subjects may disqualify your admission.
How does admission final selection work?
After Post-UTME, ADSU ranks candidates based on a combination of:
- JAMB score
- Post-UTME performance
- O’Level result quality
Applicants who meet the departmental cut-off, such as 314 for Medicine, 297 for Law, 290 for Nursing, or 256 for Medical Lab Science, and perform well in screening and academics are admitted into available slots.
What This Means for You
- General UTME cut-off: 160
- Professional and health courses: between 256 and 314
- Medicine & Surgery: 314
- Law: 297
- Nursing: 290
- Pharmacy: 293
- Medical Lab Science: 256
- Mass Communication: 265
- Engineering fields: 217–260
- Education and basic sciences: often 160–180
If your UTME score is just 160, you’re eligible for admission screening, but only for certain programs.
Higher-demand courses require higher scores, and meeting those marks is essential for consideration.