SSU JAMB cut off mark for all courses in the 2025/2026 academic session has been officially released, therefore all candidates who put Sokoto State University as their preferred choice of higher institution during the UTME registration can confirm if they meet the current official SSU JAMB cut-off mark for 2025/2026 academic session.
Candidates who meet SSU cut off mark would then proceed for internal screening exercise by the University, and are thereby are advised to carry all documents along including recent passport photographs (8 copies preferably).
See the approved cut off mark SSU at the end of this post.
Candidates should note that the benefits of meeting Sokoto State University cut off mark for JAMB is the fact that candidates are given the opportunity to gain admission to study into any of the courses offered in Sokoto state university (SSU) so long as the candidates get a good score in the internal screening exercise.
Some documents are required by the school authority for their internal screening exercise
Documents required for Internal screening in SSU are;
- Firstly, candidates must beat the current Sokoto State University cut off mark as fixed by JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) in order to be eligible for admission into the institution.
- Candidate must have a minimum of 5 credits in Mathematics and English and other relevant subjects as it relates to his or her course of study.
- Original copy of JAMB result slip
- Original documents which includes ‘O’ level certificates please note that awaiting results are not accepted by Sokoto State University
- Original copy of your birth certificate
- Your secondary school Testimonial
- 8 recent coloured passport photographs
SSU prospective candidates have always asked the following questions about SSU cut off mark for this academic session. We have thought it helpful to answer their questions as it may also fall in line with the question you may have been wanting to ask in the table below;
| FAQs on SSU JAMB CUT OFF MARK | ANSWERS |
| What is SSU current cut off mark? | SSU’s cut off mark is 140. Any UTME candidate that scores 140 and above is eligible for SSU post UTME screening exercise. |
| Does SSU Accept second choice candidates? | No. SSU for now only accepts 1st choice candidates. |
| Can SSU accept me if I score 150? | Yes. Only candidates that score 140 and above are eligible to apply for SSU post UTME. |
| What is SSU cut off mark for Accounting? | Candidates with 240 and above and score at least 65 in their post UTME have higher chances of studying Nursing in SSU. |
| If I score 190 in jamb and still use SSU as second choice can I gain admission? | Delta state university only accepts first choice irrespective of your JAMB score. |
| How can I change my university to SSU because I passed their cut off mark? | Simply purchase a change of course form from JAMB, it costs about 2,500 naira. Fill the necessary details and submit. You will be informed when your application is successful via the registered email or you can verify via JAMB CAPS. |
| I got 8 credits in my O’Level but my JAMB score is 181 and I am applying for Banking and Finance. What are my chances of gaining admission in SSU? | With 181 JAMB score and 8 credit passes, you still stand a chance of gaining admission into SSU but your post UTME score must be high. |
| What is SSU JAMB cut off mark for Medicine and Surgery? | We will advise you score at least 250 and above in your JAMB to stand a chance when calculating your aggregate score. |
| I am an indigene of sokoto state, can I be considered for admission if I score below the cut off mark? | The minimum cut off mark for SSU is the same for all candidates irrespective of the state of origin of the candidate. |
| What is the cut off mark for Electrical and Electronics Engineering in SSU? | We advise that you score at least 250 and above in your JAMB and at least 60 in your post UTME so when your aggregate score is calculated, you will stand a better chance of gaining admission into SSU. |
| I scored 198 in jamb is there any chance of me gaining admission into biochemistry? | First you need to confirm if Biochemistry is offered in SSU. However, the answer to the question is No. Notwithstanding, you are eligible to participate in the post UTME. I would advise you change your course to a less competitive one. |
| I am an indigene and I scored 183 in JAMB, can I secure admission in SSU? | The answer is YES you can because you scored higher than the minimum cut off mark for SSU. However, gaining admission would also depend on the course you selected. |
| I score 197 in my JAMB, can I gain admission to study English?? Am an indigene and in my O’level result I have 7Bs 1A and 1C. Can I be admitted into SSU with this O’level result? | Yes you can be admitted. |
| Can someone with 185 In Jamb gain admission into SSU to study accounting? | You can gain admission into SSU but you cannot to study Accounting. Accounting is a professional course hence high JAMB cut off mark. You need at least 250 and above with a good post UTME score to study Accounting in SSU. |
| Does SSU accept Transfer students from other universities? | Yes SSU accept transfer students so long as you meet their requirements. |
| What is the JAMB cut off mark for Engineering in SSU? | With a JAMB score of 250 and above you can study Law in SSU. Engineering courses require high JAMB score due to the strong competition for admission slot. |
| What JAMB score can I get in order to study SLT at SSU? | Firstly, go through the courses offered in SSU to confirm if Science Laboratory Technology is studied in the institution, if YES. You will need to score at least 230 in JAMB and 60 in post UTME in order to gain admission into SSU to study SLT. |
These are the most frequently asked questions and best possible answers for SSU JAMB score. Please go through them thoroughly as they would be very useful in helping you know your course and required cut off mark.
SSU JAMB Cut off Mark 2025/2026 Academic Session
SSU JAMB cut off mark for all courses 2025/2026 academic session is 140, therefore, candidates who get up to 140 and above are automatically eligible for Sokoto State University (SSU) internal screening Exercise, but we must warn you, the higher your JAMB score, the higher your chances of clinching the course registered in your UTME.
The Table below depicts the minimum JAMB cut off mark any candidate that selected SSU as their preferred choice of institution must score in order to participate in the forthcoming post UTME screening exercise.
SSU Cut Off Mark For All Courses
| S/N | Programme | Cut-off Mark | ||
| Merit | ELDS | Catchment | ||
| 1 | Arabic | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 2 | Biochemistry | 170 | 160 | 150 |
| 3 | Biology | 160 | 150 | 140 |
| 4 | Biotechnology | 170 | 160 | 150 |
| 5 | Chemistry | 150 | 150 | 140 |
| 6 | Computer Science | 185 | 175 | 170 |
| 7 | Economics | 170 | 160 | 150 |
| 8 | Education Mathematics | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 9 | Education/Arabic | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 10 | Education/Biology | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 11 | Education/Chemistry | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 12 | Education/Computer science | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 13 | Education/Economics | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 14 | Education/English Language | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 15 | Education/Geography | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 16 | Education/Hausa | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 17 | Education/History | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 18 | Education/Integrated Science | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 19 | Education/Islamic Studies | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 20 | Education/Physics | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 21 | Education/Political science | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 22 | Education/Social Studies | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 23 | Educational Management | 160 | 150 | 140 |
| 24 | English Language | 150 | 140 | 140 |
| 25 | Geography | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 26 | Guidance and Counselling | 160 | 150 | 140 |
| 27 | Hausa | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 28 | History | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 29 | Industrial Chemistry | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 30 | Industrial Mathematics | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 31 | Information Technology | 170 | 165 | 160 |
| 32 | Islamic Studies | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 33 | Mathematics | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 34 | Microbiology | 180 | 175 | 170 |
| 35 | Physics | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 36 | Plant Biology | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 37 | Political Science | 170 | 160 | 150 |
| 38 | Sociology | 170 | 160 | 150 |
| 39 | Statistics | 140 | 140 | 140 |
Key: Merit = Minimum UTME points for candidates from states other than Sokoto, Kebbi & Zamfara
ELDS = Minimum UTME points for candidates from Kebbi & Zamfara States
Catchment = Minimum UTME points for candidates from Sokoto State
Hope the above piece of information was helpful enough, for all candidates who wish to ask any question pertaining to SSU cut off mark for all courses, kindly scroll down question section below, post your questions and we shall reply accordingly.
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Pls I have 166can I make it
What is SSU cut off mark? if you scored above then you can but if below, then you cannot
I score 173 in my Jamb, can i gain admission into ssu university
Have you confirmed if your score is up to the minimum required cut off mark for SSU?
Please what is cutoff mark for SSU in 2019/20 academic session
It’s on the post
okay thanks
Sir the cut of mark for all course is 140
It is 160
160
please what if i got 169 am i going to get admission into sokoto institution?
pls wat is d cut off mark of biochemistry cours.I score 163.
I Scored 146 in my result can I get admission
Hello, Av u get admission for that year?
I scored 148 in my jamb result can they admit me
I SCORE 142 IN JAMB HOW SURE THAT I CAN GET ADMISSION……REPLY ME PLEASE
Not possible
politucu scis how many cut off mark
My younger sister scored 177 how possible can she gain admission?
She can gain admission. SSU cut off mark for JAMB 2018/19 is 140. She made more than the required average (cut off mark)
I need to know cut off point of computer science in ssu for 2025/2026
Will they give her physics? And how will she be updated
Please, I have 143 in my jamb . Can I gain admission into ssu
plz when is their post utme coming out
Pls sir. I score 162 in my jamb and i want to study microbiology in ssu, is their any positive asurance that i will be admited.. Befor i process it, pls. Wit due respect sir
Pls, did u gain admision with ur score?
Pls sir. I score 162 in my jamb and i want to study microbiology in ssu.can i be addmited in sokoto state university. Sir
SSU’s cut off mark is 180 and above
I Score 148 can gain admission in SSU
no
Ok tank u sir. But which university will admit 160 in jamb this year sir
Good day sir!!…please u scored 177 in my jamb utme
Hope i can register for utme screening
I scored 151 pls can i gain admission in sokoto state universty
Please av u gain admission?
I have 147 please sir can I make it.
No
Please I scored 176, can I get admission
SSU cut off mark is 180
So 177 can’t purchase the post utme form?
Pls wen is SSU releasing their departmental cut off point?
please i have 167 can i make it
Please av u make it in SSU?
i score 150 in my jamb, can i get admission
I’m ogah Kingsley ogah from nasarawa state I graduate at sani dingyadi unity secondary school sokoto(sdusss)farfaru. I score 147 in my jamb, pls favour me and grant me admission, I wrote jamb 5 times but no admission, I don’t border the distance from nasarawa to sokoto state. pity me and offer admission to me. thanks
i scored 174 0 pls can i get any low science couse
Why are u askin 4 low science course? By Gods grace they will give u normal one not low
Pls I score 179 in my jamb ist any possible chance 4 me to gain admission in to ssu
Pls I dnt see ur reply
I scored 163 in JAMB please can i study micro biology?
I scored 163 and I want to study microbiology can I get admission sir and more so I chose ssu as my second choice can I make it
pls sir i got 158 in my jamb can i get addimission in any course
please when is the internal screening will out
Very soon the management would announce the release of their post utme form
please how would i know if the post utme application form is on sale?
i score 191 and does ssu accept 2nd choice
Please sir.does ssu accept choosing them as 2nd choice and i score 191
Hello!!! Please av u get admission,ma?
i score 165 will i be admitted?
Which date SSU has fixed for start UTME registration
please when is there post utme application form will be on sale?
good day sir I scored 147 in jamb please can I get admission
sir,if I put the ssu as second choice can I get into the school with 159
Sir,are they considering 2nd choice?
I scored 157 in jamb please can I get admission
Pls I have 130 in my jamb can I get admission
No
What are the art courses with cut off mark of 160 pls.
pls is ssu writing post utme
please sir i score 164 in my jamb and my target is political science i my going to be opportune? please sir i need your help
I Score 152 in my jamb I need your held to given admission in to sokoto state university may God held me
I score 166 can I get add missi
on to computer science
When is the internal screening taking place please.
We dont really knw yet
But what is there real cut-off Mark?
please please I score 163 and ssu was my firstchoice and Ichoose political science as a course I want to study but I realised Pol science was 170 so please can I get sociology as my course to study
pls sir if I should score up to 250 can I be admitted as a nursing student
Yes. 250 is a very good JAMB score for studying Nursing in SSU
I scored 175 in my jamb 2019 ,can I get admission?
Yes you can
I scored 155 in my jamb can I get admission into ssu
I scored 155 in my Jamb 2019/20 can I get admission
I score 169 in my jam can I get admissions in ssu
Pls rir has can I see my admission
When admission list is out you will be directed on how to check your status
I scored 173 but SSU are not my first choice may I have the admission pls
Please I got 169 wat course can I apply for am a commercial student
i have score 175, am from Gombe state Can i gate Admission
Join the discussion…plis I scored 163 in jamb am going for political science but I did not put uni sokoto as any of my choices but I want to change my institution to uni sokoto now can I make it plis
emmanuel Dominic i scored 158 and i am going for computer science can i get the admission
how to get the admission with 158 in sokoto state university
in computer science
I had 170 in my jamb can I gain admission to studying computer science?
Pls when did sokoto state university releases it’s post utme
Pls do ssu offer medicine and surgery? If yes what is the cutt off mark for medicine and surgery?
I scored 175 can I gat admission islamic
yes you can
Please when is the internal screening holding?
Is there any course that can be given by 140 and above
140 is not even up to SSU general cut off mark
I scored 167 can i gain admission into ssu
Yes but this depends on the course
I score 158in my jamb can I get admission into SSU computer science
No
Can I get admission into SSU for computer science with 158 score
Its not possible
Sir i scored 166 can i gain admission for microbiology
No you can’t.
Pls can I change uni now and I score 175 I want to apply microbiology
You want to change to SSU you mean? or you want to change from SSU to another university?
I score 153 in my jamb can I still gain admission in ssu
So sorry you can’t. You need at least 160 UTME score and above to be eligible.
I scored 164 and I want to study Nursing can I obtain a form
You won’t be given admission to study Nursing with 164. My advice is that you change your course.
Please I score 157 can I get admission in ssu and I don’t have choice any cose school gave me i will do it
You can’t because your UTME sore is below 160 minimum cut off mark for SSU
I score 150 in my jamb can i. get a admission in SSU
Pls I want to apply for direct entry to ssu to study economic education pls how can I be able to get admission am now in 300level at offa kwara state college ,, what are the necessary things that I need
Please if there’s any contact that I may call to know more please drop it here
I scor 140 in my jamb can I get admission in ssu
No
But the school has reduce they cut of mark to 140,so why are u saying no
Can i get an admission through D.E
yes. What ND result do you have
I scored 162 in jamb can I study microbiology in ssu
Northern schools are a bit easier to gain admission so you stand a chance of studying MCB at SSU
I got 139 can I get admission in ssu course biochemistry
No