SSU Cut Off Marks for 2025/2026 Admission Exercise

 

SSU Cut Off Marks for 2025/2026 Admission Exercise


This article explains the official cut-off marks for all courses at Sokoto State University (SSU) for the 2025/2026 session. It breaks down scores for merit, ELDS, and catchment areas, with clear next steps for candidates who qualify. Stay with us for the full list and what to do after.



Cut-off mark season again, abi? That period when students refresh admission pages like their future depends on it. If you’re eyeing Sokoto State University (SSU), you’re in the right place. Let’s break it down with no stress.

So, what’s the score saying this year? What does your UTME mark mean for your course of choice? And if you hit the target, what’s next? Let’s get into it.


Quick Look at SSU

SSU has been around since 2009, tucked in the calm heat of Sokoto. It’s grown over time, slowly but steadily. The school offers plenty of courses, from Arabic to Computer Science. Students from the North and beyond head there yearly, hoping to bag their degrees without wahala.
Understanding the Cut-Off Mark Talk

Here’s the simple idea: every course at SSU has a minimum score you need before they even look at your file. The scores fall into three groups:Merit: This one’s for folks outside Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara.
ELDS: That’s for Kebbi and Zamfara candidates.
Catchment: Reserved mostly for Sokoto indigenes.

Now, let’s get into the scores.
SSU Courses and Their Cut-Off Marks

We won’t sugarcoat anything. You’ll see the numbers exactly as they are, no hidden gist.Arabic – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Biochemistry – Merit: 170 | ELDS: 160 | Catchment: 150
Biology – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Biotechnology – Merit: 180 | ELDS: 170 | Catchment: 160
Chemistry – Merit: 170 | ELDS: 160 | Catchment: 150
Computer Science – Merit: 180 | ELDS: 170 | Catchment: 160
Economics – Merit: 160 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Mathematics – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Arabic – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Biology – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Chemistry – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Computer Science – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Economics – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/English Language – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Geography – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Hausa – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/History – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Integrated Science – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Islamic Studies – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Physics – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Political Science – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Education/Social Studies – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Educational Management – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
English Language – Merit: 160 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Geography – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Guidance and Counselling – Merit: 160 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Hausa – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
History – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Industrial Chemistry – Merit: 160 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Industrial Mathematics – Merit: 160 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Information Technology – Merit: 170 | ELDS: 160 | Catchment: 150
Islamic Studies – Merit: 160 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Mathematics – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Microbiology – Merit: 180 | ELDS: 170 | Catchment: 160
Physics – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Plant Biology – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150
Political Science – Merit: 180 | ELDS: 170 | Catchment: 150
Sociology – Merit: 170 | ELDS: 160 | Catchment: 150
Statistics – Merit: 150 | ELDS: 150 | Catchment: 150

Honestly, the university’s cut-off is not outrageous. A lot of programmes hold the line at 150. If your score is above that, you’re already in a strong position. Just no go slack now.
So You Made the Cut, What Next?

Alright, if you hit the mark, it’s not yet time to relax. Here’s what to keep in mind:Prepare for Post UTME
Watch Out for the Application Portal
The SSU Post UTME form should be out soon. Check their official website often or keep your ears open in student circles.
Sort Your Documents
O’level, UTME result, state of origin, passport photo, and all that. Keep them ready. You don’t want to start running helter-skelter when it’s time to upload.

No lie, admission wahala no easy. But with the right info, it’s not as hard as it looks.