SLU Post-UTME & Direct Entry 2025/2026: Cut-Off Marks, Eligibility & Registration Guide


Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (formerly Jigawa State University) has released the Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening information for the 2025/2026 academic session. If you are applying, this article breaks down what you need to meet, how to apply, the cut-off marks per course, and key timelines.


Cut-Off Marks by Faculty and Programme

Here are the UTME cut-off marks for some programmes at SLU:

Faculty / ProgrammeUTME Cut-Off Mark
Agriculture & Natural Resources Management150
Computing & Information Technology (Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT, Software Engineering)160
Education (Ed. Arabic, English, Hausa, Islamic Studies, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)150-170 depending on specific course
Humanities (Arabic, English, History, Islamic Studies etc.)150-170
Natural & Applied Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics etc.)150-170
Social & Management Sciences (Accounting, Economics, Business Management etc.)150-170

For Direct Entry candidates, a minimum of 7 points is required for all programmes.


Eligibility Requirements

To register for SLU’s Post-UTME / Direct Entry screening, you must:

  • Have selected SLU as your first choice institution in your UTME registration, or change to it if allowed within the registration window.
  • Obtain at least 150 in UTME (or the departmental higher mark where specified).
  • Possess five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
  • For Direct Entry candidates: Hold a Lower Credit in National Diploma, a Merit in NCE, or 7 points in IJMB or an equivalent.

Registration Process & Screening Fee

  • Registration will run from 11 August 2025 to 14 September 2025.
  • Screening fee is ₦2,000 only.
  • Applicants must fill in their bio-data, upload passport photo, O’Level results (SSCE or equivalent, max two sittings), and for DE applicants also upload their A’Level / other relevant certificates.
  • After payment of the fee, print the Acknowledgement Slip for records.

Required Documents for Admission Verification

If admitted, you will need to present these:

  • Acknowledgement Slip
  • Evidence of Payment
  • UTME or DE Result Slip
  • Original and photocopies of SSCE / O’Level Statement(s) of Results
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs (with white background)
  • Certificate of Indigeneity
  • Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
  • A’Level/DE Certificate (for Direct Entry candidates only)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is SLU’s minimum UTME cut-off for general admission?
150 is the general baseline; certain courses require higher marks.

2. Do I need to have chosen SLU as first choice?
Yes, or officially change to it if allowed before registration closes.

3. How much is the screening fee?
The fee is ₦2,000.

4. What qualifications are required for Direct Entry?
Lower Credit in ND, Merit in NCE, or 7 points in IJMB/A-Level or equivalent.

5. What subjects are mandatory in O’Level results?
English Language and Mathematics are mandatory, plus other relevant credits depending on your course.


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