The ADSU cut off mark for Economics is 150 in the UTME. Adamawa State University, Mubi printed 150 for Economics in its approved programme cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 session (Office of the Registrar, June 2026), and it was 150 in 2025/2026 too. That is also 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.
Economics is a B.Sc. in ADSU’s Faculty of Social Sciences, Communication and Media Studies, and ADSU’s graduation list for its 15th to 17th combined convocation shows B.Sc. Economics graduates for 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Below you will find the figures, my safe target, the subjects, how ADSU’s screening ran in 2026/2027, a worked example, the CAPS steps and what the degree leads to.
ADSU cut off mark for Economics at a glance
| Item | Figure or rule | Source or status |
|---|---|---|
| ADSU cut-off for Economics | 150 | Official ADSU list for 2026/2027 (Office of the Registrar, June 2026) |
| Same figure in 2025/2026 | 150 | Official ADSU 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 | Economics | On ADSU’s JAMB list (Myschool reprint, read 3 November 2026) |
| UTME subjects | Use of English, Economics, Mathematics and one Arts or Social Science subject | JAMB brochure (Myschool reprint); no ADSU remark |
| 2026/2027 screening | Online, ₦2,000, 15 June to 30 October 2026 | Closed |
The 150 is ADSU’s own course figure. Economics is one of the larger social science departments at most Nigerian universities, so the pool is usually bigger than for courses like Library and Information Science on the same tier.
ADSU Economics cut-off mark history
| Session | ADSU cut-off for Economics | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 150 | ADSU approved programme cut-off list (official) |
| 2025/2026 | 150 | ADSU programme cut-off list (official) |
| Earlier sessions | Not found | No older ADSU list reached |
Economics has stayed at 150 across both sessions. In the same faculty, Mass Communication sat at 160 in both years, so ADSU does single out courses with heavier demand; Economics has not been one of them so far.
Where Economics 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 |
Economics is on the 150 tier with Political Science, Sociology, Library and Information Science, Journalism and Media Studies, and Public Relations. Mass Communication is the only course in the faculty above it, at 160.
Safe target score for Economics 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 Economics |
|---|---|
| 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 179 | A reasonable chance if your O’level is clean |
| 180 and above | Comfortable. This is the range I would aim for |
For the 2027 UTME I would aim for at least 180, with credits (ideally B3 or better) in English, Mathematics and Economics.
Catchment and state of origin
ADSU has not published a catchment quota for Economics. Its only state-of-origin rule on the 2026/2027 list is in Law (230 for Adamawa indigenes, 260 for others). Candidates from any state who meet 150 can apply.
UTME subject combination and O’level for ADSU Economics
| Requirement | Economics at ADSU |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Use of English plus Economics, Mathematics and one of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French or CRS/IRS (JAMB brochure, as reprinted by Myschool; no ADSU remark) |
| O’level (JAMB brochure) | Five credits including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two Arts or Social Science subjects |
| 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, one of which must be Economics; the other from a list that includes Mathematics and Statistics (JAMB brochure). ADSU published no extra DE rule for Economics. |
Economics and Mathematics are both compulsory in the UTME. Many social science candidates register Economics with Government and Literature and leave out Mathematics, and the combination then fails for Economics.
For the third subject, Government or Geography is the practical choice. Government keeps Political Science and Public Administration open as fallbacks at ADSU.
How ADSU screening worked for Economics 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 Economics | 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 an Economics 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 Balaraba, who scored 172 and has B3 in English, B3 in Mathematics, B2 in Economics, C4 in Government and C5 in Geography from one sitting.
- Eligibility: 172 minus 150 = 22. She clears the Economics minimum by 22 marks.
- Against my safe target: 180 minus 172 = 8. She is 8 marks below the score I would call safe.
- O’level check: credits in English, Mathematics and Economics plus two Social Science subjects. Nothing rules her out.
- What I would advise: keep Economics and watch CAPS. If ADSU offers Economics Education or another related course, weigh it before rejecting it.
Lawal scored 190 but his UTME subjects were Economics, Government and Literature in English, with no Mathematics. His score is high, but his combination does not meet the brochure rule for Economics. His realistic options are Political Science or Sociology at ADSU, or a fresh UTME with the right subjects.
How to apply for Economics 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 Economics as your course, with Use of English plus Economics, Mathematics and one of Government, Geography, History or Literature in English. 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.
Warning
Every genuine ADSU offer shows on JAMB CAPS. ADSU’s screening needed only the portal form and the fee stated by the university, so do not pay anyone who promises a place in Economics or a “special list”.
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 Economics at ADSU
ADSU’s convocation list (posted October 2025) names the award as B.Sc. Economics and places the department in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Communication and Media Studies. A B.Sc. Economics normally takes four years for UTME entrants and three for Direct Entry; ADSU has not stated the duration in a source I reached.
What you study
- Foundations: principles of economics, mathematics for economists, statistics and introductory accounting.
- Theory: microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, history of economic thought, monetary economics.
- Applied economics: public finance, development economics, agricultural economics, international economics and the Nigerian economy.
- Methods: econometrics, research methods and a final-year project.
Accreditation
I found no NUC accreditation report for ADSU’s Economics programme, so its status is not confirmed. The department has graduated B.Sc. students across at least three recent sessions, according to ADSU’s convocation list. Ask the department for its current NUC status if it matters to you.
Careers
Economics graduates work in banking and finance, planning and budget offices in state and federal ministries, research institutes, development agencies, insurance, and as analysts in private firms. The degree is also a strong base for an M.Sc. in Economics, an MBA or professional finance qualifications.
Related ADSU courses
- ADSU Political Science cut-off mark (150)
- ADSU Public Administration cut-off mark (150)
- ADSU Economics Education cut-off mark (150)
- ADSU Statistics cut-off mark (150)
For UTME revision, start with our JAMB Economics syllabus and JAMB Government syllabus.
Mistakes that cost Economics applicants an ADSU place
- No Mathematics in the UTME: the brochure makes Mathematics compulsory for 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 Economics: frequently asked questions
Is 160 enough for Economics in ADSU? Yes, 160 clears ADSU’s official 150 cut-off for Economics. It is a modest margin, so I would aim for 180 to be safe.
Can I study Economics in ADSU without Mathematics in JAMB? No. The JAMB brochure lists Economics and Mathematics as compulsory UTME subjects for Economics.
Does ADSU write post UTME for Economics? The 2026/2027 notice described an online screening at ₦2,000 with no test announced. ADSU has not announced the 2027/2028 arrangements yet.
How many years is Economics in ADSU? ADSU has not stated it in a source I reached. A B.Sc. Economics in Nigeria normally takes four years through UTME and three through Direct Entry.
Sources and updates
The 150 figure for Economics 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). UTME, O’level and Direct Entry rules are from the JAMB brochure entry for Economics (Myschool reprint), which has no ADSU remark. The B.Sc. Economics award and graduating sessions are from ADSU’s Faculty of Social Sciences graduation list for its 15th to 17th combined convocation (posted October 2025). Checked on 3 November 2026. This page will be updated when ADSU publishes its 2027/2028 cut-off list.
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