The ADSU cut off mark for Journalism and Media Studies is 150 in the UTME. Adamawa State University, Mubi listed “Journalism & Media Studies” at 150 in its approved programme cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 session, issued by the Office of the Registrar in June 2026. That is the same as JAMB’s national minimum for universities.
2027/2028 update: ADSU cut-off marks usually stay the same from one year to the next, so the figures on this page are what 2027/2028 candidates should plan with. They come from the latest official notice (2026/2027). If the 2027/2028 notice changes anything, we will update this page.
This looks like a new programme. It is not on ADSU’s 2025/2026 cut-off list, it appears in 2026/2027 in a faculty that is now called Social Sciences, Communication and Media Studies, and I could not find it on JAMB’s list of ADSU courses. Below you will find the official figure, my safe target, the subject question, how ADSU’s screening ran, a worked example, the CAPS steps and the fallback options.
Check before you register
Journalism and Media Studies is on ADSU’s own cut-off list for 2026/2027, but it was missing from the JAMB brochure list of ADSU courses that I read on Myschool on 3 November 2026. It was also absent from ADSU’s 2025/2026 list, so it appears to be new for 2026/2027. Before you register for the 2027 UTME, open the JAMB e-brochure or your e-Facility profile and confirm that Journalism and Media Studies appears under Adamawa State University, Mubi. If it does not, ask the ADSU Admissions Office in writing which JAMB course name to choose.
ADSU cut off mark for Journalism and Media Studies at a glance
| Item | Figure or rule | Source or status |
|---|---|---|
| ADSU cut-off for Journalism and Media Studies | 150 | Official ADSU list for 2026/2027 (Office of the Registrar, June 2026) |
| Same figure in 2025/2026 | Not listed | Course absent from ADSU’s 2025/2026 list |
| JAMB national minimum for universities | 150 | Official (JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026) |
| Departmental merit cut-off (last candidate admitted) | Not published | ADSU has not released one |
| Faculty | Social Sciences, Communication and Media Studies | ADSU 2026/2027 cut-off list |
| Course name on JAMB | Not found on ADSU’s JAMB list | Myschool reprint of the JAMB brochure list, read 3 November 2026; confirm on the e-brochure |
| UTME subjects | See the subject section: the generic brochure entry differs from Mass Communication | JAMB brochure (Myschool reprint); no ADSU remark |
| 2026/2027 screening | Online, ₦2,000, 15 June to 30 October 2026 | Closed |
Because the course is new, there is no admission history to read from. The 150 is the only official figure, and it may move once ADSU sees how many people apply.
ADSU Journalism and Media Studies cut-off mark history
| Session | ADSU cut-off for Journalism and Media Studies | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 150 | ADSU approved programme cut-off list (official) |
| 2025/2026 | Not listed | ADSU programme cut-off list (official) has no Journalism entry |
| Earlier sessions | Not found | No older ADSU list reached |
Mass Communication, the closest older course, was at 160 in both 2025/2026 and 2026/2027. If Journalism attracts the same kind of applicant, I would not be surprised to see its figure rise later, but ADSU has said nothing about that.
Where Journalism and Media Studies sits on ADSU’s 2026/2027 list
ADSU published four tiers for 2026/2027. Most courses sit on the national floor of 150; a handful were pushed higher because demand for them is heavier.
| ADSU 2026/2027 cut-off | Programmes on that tier |
|---|---|
| 230 (Adamawa indigenes) / 260 (non-indigenes) | Common Law and Sharia |
| 170 | Biochemistry, Microbiology, Computer Science |
| 160 | Animal Production, Cyber Security, Business Administration, Mass Communication |
| 150 | Every other programme on the list, across Agriculture, Arts, Education, Environmental Science, Science and Computing, Administration and Management Sciences, and Social Sciences |
Journalism and Media Studies sits on the 150 tier, ten marks below Mass Communication. For a candidate who scored between 150 and 159 and wants a media career, it is the obvious ADSU option, provided it is selectable on JAMB.
Safe target score for Journalism and Media Studies at ADSU (my advice)
Clearing the cut-off puts you in the screening pool, and ADSU then admits from that pool by merit. ADSU does not publish the score of the last candidate admitted into each course, so the table below is my judgement as an admissions adviser, not an ADSU rule.
| Your UTME score | My read for ADSU Journalism and Media Studies |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible for any ADSU course this session |
| 150 to 164 | Eligible. A place depends on your O’level grades and how many people applied |
| 165 to 169 | A reasonable chance if your O’level is clean |
| 170 and above | Comfortable. This is the range I would aim for |
For the 2027 UTME I would aim for at least 170. With a new course, the first few intakes can be smaller than expected, so a clear margin and a clean O’level matter.
Catchment and state of origin
ADSU has not published a catchment quota for Journalism and Media Studies. Its only state-of-origin rule on the 2026/2027 list is in Law. Candidates from any state who meet 150 can apply.
UTME subject combination and O’level for ADSU Journalism and Media Studies
| Requirement | Journalism and Media Studies at ADSU |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | The JAMB brochure entry for “Journalism and Media Studies”, as reprinted by Myschool, lists Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject. No ADSU remark. This differs from Mass Communication (any three Arts or Social Science subjects), so confirm the rule for ADSU on the e-brochure. |
| O’level (JAMB brochure) | Five credits including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two other relevant subjects (generic brochure entry; confirm) |
| O’level (ADSU 2026/2027 notice) | Five credits including English Language and Mathematics, for every course |
| Exams accepted | WAEC, NECO or NABTEB (JAMB’s usual list; ADSU’s notice did not name the bodies in the reprint I read) |
| Sittings | Not stated in the reprint of ADSU’s notice; most Nigerian universities accept two sittings, but one sitting is safer |
| Direct Entry | Two A-level passes including Economics (generic brochure entry). ADSU published no DE rule for this course. |
The generic brochure entry is unusual for a media course, and it was written for whichever universities already offer Journalism and Media Studies, not for ADSU. Until ADSU’s listing is visible on the e-brochure, I would not build your UTME around it alone.
A combination of Use of English, Economics, Government and Literature in English meets the Mass Communication rule and includes Economics. If the e-brochure later confirms the Mathematics and Economics rule for ADSU, you would need Mathematics instead of one of the Arts subjects. Check before you register.
Whatever the UTME line says, ADSU’s own notice asked every candidate for O’level credits in English and Mathematics.
How ADSU screening worked for Journalism and Media Studies in 2026/2027
ADSU ran one online screening exercise for UTME and Direct Entry candidates in 2026/2027. The notice, as reprinted by Myschool on 12 June 2026 and by Androidpols on 15 June 2026, described an online screening and did not announce a written test.
| Detail | ADSU 2026/2027 screening |
|---|---|
| Who could apply | Candidates who chose ADSU as first choice in the 2026 UTME and scored 150 or more, plus Direct Entry candidates. Others were told to change their first choice to ADSU on JAMB’s website. |
| Course minimum for Journalism and Media Studies | 150 |
| Fee | ₦2,000 |
| Dates | Monday 15 June to 30 October 2026 (closed) |
| Where | The university website, www.adsu.edu.ng, through the Post UTME link |
| Test | None announced in the notice |
| O’level | Five credits including English and Mathematics |
Worked example for a Journalism and Media Studies candidate
ADSU has not published an aggregate formula, and with no announced test there is no Post-UTME score to combine with your UTME. What you can work out is the gap between your score, the official minimum and a safe target. The figures below are illustrative.
Take Kande, who scored 156 and wants a media course. She has B3 in English, C5 in Mathematics, C4 in Economics, B3 in Literature in English and C4 in Government from one sitting.
- Mass Communication: 156 is below ADSU’s 160 cut-off, so she cannot be considered for Mass Communication this session.
- Journalism and Media Studies: 156 minus 150 = 6. She clears the minimum by 6 marks.
- O’level check: credits in English, Mathematics and Economics. She meets both the ADSU notice and the generic brochure line.
- What I would advise: confirm the course is on ADSU’s JAMB list, then do a JAMB change of course to it if her UTME subjects fit.
Without the JAMB listing, though, she cannot change course into Journalism, so the check at the top of this page comes first.
How to apply for Journalism and Media Studies at ADSU, step by step
- Get your JAMB profile code: send NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone line linked to your NIN.
- Register the UTME with ADSU as first choice: choose Journalism and Media Studies (if it appears under ADSU on the e-brochure) as your course, with Use of English plus the subjects the e-brochure shows for ADSU. If ADSU was not your first choice, do a JAMB change of institution before the screening opens.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: go to a JAMB-accredited centre and have your WAEC, NECO or NABTEB result uploaded. Without it, CAPS cannot match you to the five-credit rule.
- Fill the ADSU screening form: on adsu.edu.ng, click the Post UTME link and fill in your details. In 2026/2027 this was open from 15 June to 30 October.
- Pay the ₦2,000 screening fee: that was the 2026/2027 amount. Pay only through the method the portal gives you, and keep the receipt.
- Save your confirmation: print or save whatever the portal gives you after payment, and keep it with your JAMB result slip and O’level results.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, open Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. Accept the offer if you want it. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status.
- Pay acceptance and clear at ADSU: ADSU has not published its acceptance fee in any source I reached, so confirm the amount on the portal or at the Admissions Office before you pay.
JAMB set 31 October 2026 as the 2026/2027 deadline for public universities; that date has now passed. If you applied to ADSU this year, check JAMB CAPS and the ADSU portal for your admission status. If you did not get in, plan for the 2027 UTME and read when JAMB 2027 registration starts.
Studying Journalism and Media Studies at ADSU
ADSU has not published a course outline for Journalism and Media Studies in any source I could open. Nigerian universities are splitting the old Mass Communication degree into separate programmes such as Journalism and Media Studies and Public Relations, and ADSU’s new faculty name suggests it is following that pattern. The degree normally takes four years for UTME entrants.
What you study
- Foundations: introduction to communication, history of the Nigerian press, writing for the media and media law and ethics.
- Reporting: news writing, editing, investigative and data journalism, specialised reporting.
- Platforms: broadcast journalism, online and multimedia journalism, photojournalism.
- Practice: campus newspaper or radio work, industrial attachment in a newsroom, and a final-year project.
Accreditation
I found no NUC record for ADSU’s Journalism and Media Studies programme. For a new course, NUC usually grants approval to start and then accredits once the first set reaches a later level. Ask ADSU in writing whether the programme has NUC approval before you accept.
Careers
Graduates report and edit for newspapers, radio, television and online outlets, work in fact-checking and data desks, produce content for organisations, or move into communication roles in government and NGOs.
Related ADSU courses
- ADSU cut-off mark for Mass Communication (160)
- ADSU Public Relations cut-off mark (150)
- ADSU English Language cut-off mark (150)
- ADSU Political Science cut-off mark (150)
For UTME revision, start with our JAMB Economics syllabus and JAMB Government syllabus.
Mistakes that cost Journalism and Media Studies applicants an ADSU place
- Assuming the course is on JAMB: check the e-brochure before you register or change course.
- Using the Mass Communication combination without checking: the generic Journalism entry asks for Mathematics and Economics.
- Reading the cut-off as an admission score: it only lets you into the screening pool.
- No credit in Mathematics: ADSU’s 2026/2027 notice asked every candidate for credits in English and Mathematics.
- O’level not uploaded to CAPS: the screening cannot match you to the five-credit rule without it.
- ADSU not first choice: the notice told other candidates to change their first choice to ADSU on JAMB’s website.
- Accepting on CAPS and stopping there: acceptance fee payment and clearance at ADSU are separate steps.
ADSU cut off mark for Journalism and Media Studies: frequently asked questions
What is ADSU cut off mark for Journalism and Media Studies? It is 150, from ADSU’s official 2026/2027 cut-off list. The course was not on the 2025/2026 list.
Is Journalism different from Mass Communication in ADSU? Yes. ADSU lists them separately: Mass Communication at 160 and Journalism and Media Studies at 150 for 2026/2027.
Can I change from Mass Communication to Journalism in ADSU? Only if Journalism and Media Studies is selectable for ADSU on JAMB and your UTME subjects fit its rule. Confirm both on the e-brochure first.
Is ADSU Journalism and Media Studies accredited? I found no NUC record for it. It appears to be new for 2026/2027, so ask ADSU about its NUC approval before you accept an offer.
Sources and updates
The 150 figure for Journalism and Media Studies comes from ADSU’s 2026/2027 approved programme cut-off list, issued by the Office of the Registrar and signed by Dunfe S. Anjili, Admission Officer, for the Registrar (uploaded June 2026). The 2025/2026 figure comes from ADSU’s 2025/2026 programme cut-off list, signed by Angyatiya B. Atimi, Admission Officer, for the Registrar. The ₦2,000 fee, the 15 June to 30 October 2026 window, the five-credit rule and the 150 general minimum come from ADSU’s 2026/2027 Post-UTME/DE notice as reprinted by Myschool (12 June 2026) and Androidpols (15 June 2026); I did not open the original PDF of that notice. The national minimum of 150 and the 31 October 2026 deadline for public universities come from the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026). The generic UTME, O’level and Direct Entry rules are from the JAMB brochure entry for Journalism and Media Studies (Myschool reprint), which has no ADSU remark. The JAMB brochure list of ADSU courses was read on Myschool on 3 November 2026; Journalism and Media Studies was not on it. Checked on 3 November 2026. This page will be updated when ADSU publishes its 2027/2028 cut-off list.
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