Many candidates search for the Adamawa State University (ADSU) cut-off mark for Nursing while planning their UTME choices. This article gives a direct, accurate answer: ADSU does not currently run a Nursing programme, so there is no official cut-off mark for it. This piece explains why that is the case, what ADSU actually offers instead, and where candidates who specifically want to study Nursing should look.
Does Adamawa State University Offer Nursing?
No. Adamawa State University, Mubi, does not have a Department of Nursing Sciences, a Faculty of Health Sciences, or any Nursing degree programme as of the 2026/2027 academic session. The university’s own published academic structure lists eight faculties:
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science and Computing
- Faculty of Social Sciences, Communication and Media Studies
- Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences
None of these faculties contains a Nursing department. This is also confirmed by ADSU’s own released departmental cut-off mark lists for recent admission cycles, which cover courses such as Law, Biochemistry, Computer Science Education, Agricultural Extension and Innovation, and other departments across the eight faculties above, but do not include Nursing anywhere on the list. If a course has no cut-off mark published by the university, it means the course is not currently offered, since a cut-off mark can only exist for a programme the institution has approved and is actively admitting students into.
Candidates should be cautious of any website, admission agent, or social media post that claims to have “the ADSU cut-off mark for Nursing,” since this figure does not exist in any official capacity. Such claims are usually generic guesses based on Nursing cut-off marks from other universities, or an assumption that every Nigerian university offers Nursing, which is not accurate.
Why Some Candidates Believe ADSU Offers Nursing
A few reasons explain why this search query is so common even though the programme does not exist at ADSU:
- Nursing is one of the most searched-for courses among Nigerian UTME candidates every admission cycle, so search engines generate this query automatically for almost every university’s name, regardless of whether the course exists there.
- ADSU’s Faculty of Science and Computing includes Biochemistry and Microbiology, both of which have some overlap with health-related science content, leading some candidates to assume the university has a broader health sciences offering than it actually does.
- Some blogs and admission-consulting pages publish generic “cut-off mark” articles for every Nigerian university without verifying each institution’s actual list of departments, which spreads inaccurate information about courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Pharmacy at universities that do not run them.
What ADSU Actually Offers for Candidates Interested in Health-Related Courses
While Nursing itself is not available, ADSU does run science-based departments under the Faculty of Science and Computing that share some foundational content with health training:
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Botany
- Zoology
- Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
Of these, Biochemistry has recently carried one of the higher departmental cut-off marks at ADSU, generally sitting above the university’s general baseline. This reflects the higher demand for science-based courses with a link to the health field, even in the absence of a dedicated Nursing or Medicine programme.
ADSU’s General and Departmental Cut-Off Marks
To give candidates a clear picture of how ADSU’s cut-off system works, the table below summarises the pattern that has applied in recent admission cycles. Exact figures are reviewed by the university every session, so candidates should always confirm the current year’s numbers on the official ADSU admission portal before making a final decision.
| Category | Typical Cut-Off Mark Pattern |
|---|---|
| General/baseline cut-off mark for most ADSU programmes | Around 140 to 160, depending on the session |
| Competitive science courses (e.g., Biochemistry) | Often higher than the general baseline, close to 170 and above |
| Law | Set separately and higher, with a notable difference between indigene and non-indigene applicants |
| Nursing | Not applicable — ADSU does not offer this programme |
The general cut-off mark is the minimum UTME score a candidate needs simply to be eligible for ADSU’s Post-UTME/Direct Entry screening exercise. Meeting the general cut-off mark does not guarantee admission on its own; the university still runs an internal screening exercise that considers UTME score, O’Level results, and available space in the chosen department before making a final admission decision.
Where to Study Nursing If You Wanted ADSU
Candidates who specifically want to study Nursing and were considering ADSU because of its location in Adamawa State, or its relatively accessible general cut-off mark, have a few realistic alternatives within the North-East region and beyond:
- Universities with an accredited Department of Nursing Sciences, recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), located in neighbouring states.
- State-owned or federal Schools of Nursing and Colleges of Nursing and Midwifery, which award a Registered Nurse (RN) qualification through a diploma-style programme rather than a university degree.
- Federal universities and other state universities in the North-East and beyond that run a full Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) degree programme under an NMCN-accredited Faculty of Clinical Sciences or College of Medicine.
Before applying to any of these alternatives, candidates should verify that the specific department of Nursing at their chosen institution currently holds valid NMCN accreditation, since accreditation status is reviewed periodically and can change. A degree or certificate from a Nursing programme without valid accreditation does not qualify a graduate to sit for the professional licensing examination or to register as a practising nurse in Nigeria.
What to Do If You Already Chose ADSU for Nursing on JAMB
Candidates who selected Adamawa State University as their first choice on JAMB while intending to study Nursing should take action early rather than waiting for admission lists to be released. The available options are:
- Log in to the JAMB portal and use the change of institution and change of course function, provided the JAMB correction window for the current admission cycle is still open, to move to a university that actually offers Nursing.
- If the correction window has closed, consider applying to ADSU for one of its available science-based courses, such as Biochemistry or Microbiology, and later exploring options such as a change of course after admission, or pursuing a professional Nursing qualification through a different route after graduation.
- Contact ADSU’s admission office directly to confirm the university’s current list of approved undergraduate programmes before making any further decisions, since faculty and department offerings can occasionally expand from one admission cycle to another.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cut-off mark for Nursing at Adamawa State University?
No. ADSU does not run a Nursing programme, so there is no official cut-off mark for it. Any figure claiming to be the ADSU Nursing cut-off mark is not accurate.
What is ADSU’s general cut-off mark?
The general cut-off mark for most ADSU programmes has recently ranged between 140 and 160, depending on the academic session. This is reviewed and published by the university before each admission cycle.
What is the closest course to Nursing at ADSU?
Biochemistry and Microbiology, both under the Faculty of Science and Computing, are the closest available science-based options, though they do not lead to a Nursing qualification.
Can ADSU introduce a Nursing programme in the future?
It is possible, since universities periodically expand their programme offerings after securing the required accreditation. However, as of the 2026/2027 academic session, no such programme exists at ADSU. Prospective students should check the official ADSU website for any future announcement.
Where can I find a university with a real Nursing cut-off mark in the North-East?
Prospective Nursing students should look specifically at universities and colleges of nursing that hold current NMCN accreditation, rather than assuming every state university in the region offers the course.