The ADSU cut off mark for Library and Information Science is 150 in the UTME. Adamawa State University, Mubi printed 150 for the course (as “Library and Infor.Science”) in its approved programme cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 session, issued by the Office of the Registrar in June 2026. It was also 150 in 2025/2026, and it equals 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.
The course sits in ADSU’s Faculty of Social Sciences, Communication and Media Studies. It is not on the JAMB brochure list of ADSU courses that I could read, so check that first. Below you will find the official figures, my safe target, the subjects, how ADSU’s screening ran in 2026/2027, a worked example, the CAPS steps and what the course leads to.
Check before you register
Library and Information Science 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. ADSU also listed it in 2025/2026, so the programme is not new; the JAMB reprint may simply be out of date. Before you register for the 2027 UTME, open the JAMB e-brochure or your e-Facility profile and confirm that Library and Information Science 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 Library and Information Science at a glance
| Item | Figure or rule | Source or status |
|---|---|---|
| ADSU cut-off for Library and Information Science | 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 | 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 | Use of English and any three Arts or Social Science subjects | 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 figure for the course. Library and Information Science is rarely a first-choice course for most candidates, so meeting the subject and O’level rules usually matters more here than a very high score.
ADSU Library and Information Science cut-off mark history
| Session | ADSU cut-off for Library and Information Science | 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 |
ADSU has kept the course at 150 for two sessions. In 2025/2026 it was listed under the Faculty of Social Sciences; the 2026/2027 list uses the longer faculty name that includes Communication and Media Studies.
Where Library and Information Science 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 |
Library and Information Science shares the 150 tier with Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Journalism and Media Studies, and Public Relations. Only Mass Communication (160) is higher in this faculty.
Safe target score for Library and Information Science 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 Library and Information Science |
|---|---|
| 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 and above | Comfortable. This is the range I would aim for |
For the 2027 UTME I would aim for at least 165, with credits in English and Mathematics and three other relevant subjects. Good O’level grades matter more here than a big UTME margin.
Catchment and state of origin
ADSU has not published a catchment quota for this course. The only state-of-origin rule on its 2026/2027 list is in Law. Candidates from any state who meet 150 can apply.
UTME subject combination and O’level for ADSU Library and Information Science
| Requirement | Library and Information Science at ADSU |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Use of English plus any three Arts or Social Science subjects (JAMB brochure, as reprinted by Myschool; no ADSU remark) |
| O’level (JAMB brochure) | Five credits including English Language and Mathematics |
| 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 in relevant subjects, or NCE or ND in relevant subjects or programmes (JAMB brochure). ADSU published no extra DE rule for this course. |
The UTME rule is open, which suits candidates coming from Arts or Social Science classes. A combination such as Government, Economics and Literature in English also fits Mass Communication, Political Science and Sociology at ADSU, giving you more than one route.
The brochure and ADSU’s notice agree on credits in English and Mathematics. Candidates with a Diploma or ND in Library and Information Science can use the Direct Entry route.
How ADSU screening worked for Library and Information Science 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 Library and Information Science | 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 Library and Information Science 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 Jummai, who scored 158 and has C4 in English, C6 in Mathematics, B3 in Government, C5 in CRS and C4 in Literature in English from one sitting.
- Eligibility: 158 minus 150 = 8. She clears the minimum by 8 marks.
- Against my safe target: 165 minus 158 = 7. She is 7 marks below the score I would call safe.
- O’level check: credits in English and Mathematics plus three relevant subjects. She qualifies.
- What I would advise: confirm that Library and Information Science is the exact course on her JAMB profile and that her O’level is on CAPS.
Sabo holds an ND in Library and Information Science with a credit. The brochure lists ND in a relevant programme as a Direct Entry route, so he can apply through JAMB Direct Entry with ADSU as his choice.
How to apply for Library and Information Science 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 Library and Information Science (if it appears under ADSU on the e-brochure) as your course, with Use of English plus any three Arts or Social Science subjects. 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 Library and Information Science at ADSU
ADSU has not published a course outline for Library and Information Science in a source I could open, and it has not stated the degree title (Nigerian universities award either a B.LIS or a B.Sc.). The degree normally takes four years for UTME entrants and three for Direct Entry.
What you study
- Foundations: introduction to libraries and information science, use of library, communication and information society.
- Organising information: cataloguing and classification, indexing and abstracting, reference services.
- Technology: library automation, database management, digital libraries and records management.
- Practice: supervised practical attachment in a library or archive, and a final-year project.
Accreditation
I found no NUC accreditation report for ADSU’s Library and Information Science programme, so its status is not confirmed. Librarians in Nigeria register with the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria after graduation; ask the department whether its graduates are registered without extra conditions.
Careers
Graduates work as librarians in universities, schools and public libraries, as records and archives officers in government and companies, in information management, publishing and documentation units of NGOs and research institutes.
Related ADSU courses
- ADSU cut-off mark for Mass Communication (160)
- ADSU Public Relations cut-off mark (150)
- ADSU Sociology cut-off mark (150)
- ADSU Information Systems cut-off mark (150)
For UTME revision in Social Science subjects, start with our JAMB Government syllabus and JAMB Economics syllabus.
Mistakes that cost Library and Information Science applicants an ADSU place
- Registering a different course name on JAMB: confirm the course is on ADSU’s JAMB list first.
- 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 Library and Information Science: frequently asked questions
What is the cut off mark for Library and Information Science in ADSU? ADSU’s official 2026/2027 cut-off for the course is 150, the same as in 2025/2026.
Is Library and Information Science on JAMB for ADSU? It is on ADSU’s own cut-off lists, but it was not on the JAMB brochure list for ADSU that I read on 3 November 2026. Confirm on the e-brochure or with ADSU before you register.
What subjects are needed for Library and Information Science in JAMB? Use of English and any three Arts or Social Science subjects, with five O’level credits including English and Mathematics.
Can I use ND to study Library and Information Science in ADSU? The JAMB brochure accepts NCE or ND in a relevant programme for Direct Entry. Confirm with ADSU that your ND course is accepted.
Sources and updates
The 150 figure for Library and Information Science 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 Library and Information Science (Myschool reprint), which has no ADSU remark. The JAMB brochure list of ADSU courses was read on Myschool on 3 November 2026; this course 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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