The AKSU cut off mark for Guidance and Counselling for 2026/2027 is 150 in the UTME, the general minimum Akwa Ibom State University set for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening, with AKSU as first choice. There is no separate departmental figure for Guidance and Counselling. The course is newly approved, and for 2027 candidates the listing problem in the warning below matters more than the score.
2027/2028 update: AKSU 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.
Check before you choose
Guidance and Counselling is one of 16 programmes the NUC approved for AKSU in a letter dated 13 February 2026, effective from 2025/2026. It was not on Myschool’s copy of JAMB’s AKSU course list when I checked on 3 November 2026. Before you choose it on your UTME form, confirm on the JAMB e-brochure or your e-Facility profile that AKSU appears for the course. If it does not, choose one of AKSU’s listed Education courses, such as Education and Biology, or a university that already lists Guidance and Counselling on JAMB.
Treat 150 as the score that lets you into screening. AKSU admits from the pool that clears it and does not publish the last score admitted into each course. Below are the official figures, a safe target score (my advice), the UTME and O’level subjects JAMB lists for Guidance and Counselling, how AKSU’s 2026/2027 screening ran, a worked example, the CAPS steps and what the NUC records show for the course.
AKSU cut off mark for Guidance and Counselling at a glance
| Item | 2026/2027 position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AKSU minimum UTME score (2026/2027 Post-UTME and DE) | 150, with AKSU as first choice | Myschool reprint of the AKSU notice, 19 August 2026 |
| JAMB national minimum for universities | 150 | Official (JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026) |
| Departmental cut-off for Guidance and Counselling | Not published | No AKSU figure for 2025/2026 or 2026/2027 |
| Supplementary round | 150, AKSU first choice | Myschool report, 20 October 2026 |
| Screening fee and window | ₦2,000 plus bank charges; 19 August to 22 September 2026 | Closed |
| Faculty | Faculty of Education (placement inferred) | AKSU’s approval notice gives no faculty |
| Degree and length | B.Ed., usually four years | Usual length in Nigeria; AKSU has not stated it |
| UTME subjects | Use of English, any three subjects | JAMB brochure (Myschool reprint) |
| NUC status | NUC approval to start (13 February 2026); no accreditation yet | Myschool reprint of AKSU’s notice, 18 February 2026 |
AKSU Guidance and Counselling cut-off history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 150 | AKSU general minimum for Post-UTME and DE screening (AKSU first choice) | Myschool reprint of the AKSU notice |
| 2026/2027 supplementary | 150 | Same minimum for the October supplementary round | Myschool, 20 October 2026 |
| 2025/2026 | Not found | No AKSU figure for Guidance and Counselling | No source found |
| 2025/2026 (Health Sciences only) | Nursing 290; six other health courses 265 | Course minimums for the new Faculty of Health Sciences | Official AKSU advert, 3 January 2026 |
| 2026/2027 (MBBS only) | 290 | Minimum for Medicine and Surgery | Myschool reprint, 19 October 2026 |
The last two rows are there for contrast. AKSU does set higher course minimums when demand is heavy, as it did for Nursing, the other health courses and MBBS. It has not done that for Guidance and Counselling, so 150 is the figure that applies. As a new programme, it has no earlier figure of its own.
Safe target score for Guidance and Counselling at AKSU (my advice)
This is my judgement as an admissions adviser, not an AKSU rule. As a new programme with a first intake planned for 2025/2026, its applicant numbers are unknown. I would treat it like other Education courses at AKSU.
| Your UTME score | My read for AKSU Guidance and Counselling |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible for AKSU screening |
| 150 to 169 | Eligible; a place depends on how many others apply and on your O’level grades |
| 170 to 189 | Reasonable chance with good O’level grades |
| 190 and above | Strong. This is the range I would aim for. |
For the 2027 UTME I would aim for at least 190, with credits (ideally B3 or better) in English Language, plus at least a pass in Mathematics.
Catchment and state of origin
AKSU is owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government. It has not published a catchment list or a merit and catchment split, so I can’t tell you how much being from Akwa Ibom helps. Its January 2026 Health Sciences advert asked for a certificate of origin, so your state of origin is recorded at screening. Nothing in the notices I read limits admission to indigenes.
UTME subject combination and O’level for AKSU Guidance and Counselling
| Requirement | Guidance and Counselling at AKSU |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Use of English plus any three subjects |
| O’level | Five credits including English Language, with at least a pass in Mathematics (TC II merit or NTC/NBC credits also accepted) |
| Direct Entry | A-level passes or NCE in two subjects, plus the UTME requirements |
| AKSU-specific remark | None. The course is not yet on JAMB’s course list for AKSU, so the brochure has no AKSU remark for it |
| Sittings | Not stated in the AKSU notices I read; one sitting is safest |
| Awaiting result | Not stated; your result must be on CAPS before AKSU can offer you admission |
Guidance and Counselling has an open UTME line: Use of English and any three subjects. At O’level you need five credits including English Language and only a pass in Mathematics. That makes it accessible to arts, commercial and science candidates alike.
Because the course was not on JAMB’s AKSU list when I checked, the bigger risk is registration, not subjects. If JAMB does not show AKSU for Guidance and Counselling, you cannot choose it directly.
How AKSU screening works for Guidance and Counselling
AKSU’s 2026/2027 notice, as reprinted by Myschool, opened Post-UTME and Direct Entry registration to candidates who chose AKSU first and scored at least 150. No test format was published in any source I reached, so don’t assume a CBT until AKSU says so.
| Detail | AKSU 2026/2027 screening |
|---|---|
| Who could apply | AKSU first choice in the 2026 UTME with 150 or more; Direct Entry candidates were screened in the same exercise |
| Fee | ₦2,000 plus bank charges, by card or bank transfer |
| Dates | Wednesday 19 August to Tuesday 22 September 2026 (closed) |
| Supplementary round | Reported on 20 October 2026, same 150 and first-choice rule; the report I read did not give the fee or dates |
| Portal | www.aksu.edu.ng/app, then START NOW, Enroll and PUTME (the path in AKSU’s January 2026 Health Sciences advert) |
| Documents | UTME result slip, birth certificate, certificate of origin and PUTME confirmation slip, scanned as .jpg files of 120 to 150 KB (from the January 2026 advert; check the current form) |
| Test format | Not published |
Worked example for Guidance and Counselling
AKSU has not published an aggregate formula. Many Nigerian universities turn the UTME score into a mark out of 50 (UTME divided by 8) and five O’level grades into another 50 (A1 = 10, B2 = 9, B3 = 8, C4 = 7, C5 = 6, C6 = 5). I use that method below only to show how the pieces add up. It is an illustration, not AKSU’s formula.
Take Nkereuwem, who scored 177 and has B3, C5, C4, B3 and C4 in English Language, Mathematics, Government, CRS and Economics from one sitting.
- Eligibility: 177 minus 150 = 27. Nkereuwem clears AKSU’s minimum by 27 marks.
- UTME part (illustrative): 177 divided by 8 = 22.12 out of 50.
- O’level part (illustrative): 8 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 7 = 36 out of 50.
- Illustrative total: 22.12 + 36 = 58.12 out of 100.
- What I would advise: she is comfortably above the minimum. Her bigger task is to confirm that AKSU is listed for the course on JAMB before she registers.
Aniefon scored 160 with low credits and a D7 in Mathematics. On the same illustration that is 20 + 26 = 46. He qualifies on score, and a pass in Mathematics is enough for this course. If JAMB does not list AKSU for it, he should choose a listed course instead.
How to apply for Guidance and Counselling at AKSU, step by step
- Get your profile code: send NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the line linked to your NIN.
- Register the UTME: first confirm that AKSU is listed for Guidance and Counselling on the JAMB e-brochure. If it is, choose it with Use of English and any three subjects, and make AKSU your first choice. If it is not, choose a listed AKSU course and ask about a later change of course.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: do it at a JAMB-accredited centre as soon as your result is out. AKSU cannot offer admission to a candidate whose result is missing on CAPS.
- Watch for AKSU’s screening notice: in 2026 it opened on 19 August and closed on 22 September, and a supplementary round followed in October. Check aksu.edu.ng from July 2027.
- Register and pay: on www.aksu.edu.ng/app, follow START NOW, Enroll and PUTME, fill the form, pay the ₦2,000 fee (2026 figure) and upload your scans. Print the confirmation slip.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, choose Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. JAMB allows four weeks to accept an offer.
- Pay acceptance and clear: AKSU has not published its acceptance fee in any source I reached. Pay only against an invoice generated on the AKSU portal, then complete clearance with your original documents.
JAMB set 31 October 2026 as the 2026/2027 deadline for public universities; that date has now passed. If you applied for Guidance and Counselling this session, check CAPS for an offer or a transfer to another course. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status.
Studying Guidance and Counselling at AKSU
AKSU’s approval notice lists Guidance and Counselling (B.Ed.) without naming a faculty. It most likely sits in the Faculty of Education, but treat that as my inference. AKSU has two campuses, Ikot Akpaden and Obio Akpa, and the campus for the course is not confirmed. A B.Ed. normally takes four years and includes a counselling practicum.
NUC accreditation
The NUC approved Guidance and Counselling for AKSU in a letter dated 13 February 2026, effective from 2025/2026, according to AKSU’s notice as reprinted by Myschool. That is approval to start the programme, not accreditation. Accreditation visits normally come once the first students reach their later years, so the NUC accreditation results for 1990 to 2025 have no row for it, as expected. Its accreditation status is not confirmed.
What you study
- Foundations: developmental and educational psychology, sociology and philosophy of education.
- Counselling theory: theories of counselling, counselling techniques and ethics.
- Specialist areas: career and vocational guidance, marriage and family counselling, and counselling for special groups.
- Assessment: psychological testing, measurement and evaluation.
- Practice: a supervised counselling practicum and a final-year project.
Careers
Graduates work as school counsellors, in human resources and career services, with NGOs on youth and family programmes, and in welfare and rehabilitation services. The Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) is the professional body most counsellors join.
Related AKSU courses
- AKSU cut-off mark for Education and Biology
- AKSU cut-off mark for Education and Integrated Science
- AKSU cut-off mark for Sociology and Anthropology
- AKSU cut-off mark for Philosophy
Mistakes that cost Guidance and Counselling applicants an AKSU place
- Treating 150 as an admission score: it gets you into screening, nothing more.
- Choosing the course without checking JAMB’s list: it was not on JAMB’s AKSU list when I checked.
- AKSU not first choice: both the main and supplementary 2026/2027 notices asked for AKSU as first choice.
- O’level not on CAPS: AKSU cannot admit you until it is there.
- Missing the window: the 2026 main screening ran for about five weeks. Late candidates had to wait for the supplementary round.
- Accepting on CAPS and doing nothing else: the acceptance fee and clearance at AKSU are separate steps.
If you are preparing for the 2027 UTME, read when JAMB 2027 registration starts, and if your score is in, see what to do with your JAMB score.
AKSU cut off mark for Guidance and Counselling: frequently asked questions
Is 170 enough for Guidance and Counselling in AKSU? 170 clears AKSU’s 150 minimum, so you can apply. Whether it gets you in depends on the other applicants; my safe target for Guidance and Counselling is 190 to 200.
Does AKSU offer Guidance and Counselling? The NUC approved it for AKSU in February 2026, effective 2025/2026, but it was not on JAMB’s AKSU course list when I checked in November 2026. Confirm on the e-brochure before choosing it.
What subjects do I need for Guidance and Counselling? JAMB’s brochure asks for Use of English and any three subjects, with five O’level credits including English Language and a pass in Mathematics.
Is Guidance and Counselling at AKSU accredited? Not yet. It has NUC approval to start, which comes before accreditation for a new programme.
Sources and updates
The 150 minimum, the AKSU first-choice rule, the ₦2,000 fee and the 19 August to 22 September 2026 window come from AKSU’s 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry notice as reprinted by Myschool (19 August 2026); abstechconnect reported the same figures. The supplementary round is from Myschool’s report (20 October 2026). The portal path, the document list and the 2025/2026 Health Sciences minimums come from AKSU’s official Health Sciences advert (3 January 2026), signed by the Registrar, Dr Ebi G. Eno-Ibanga. The MBBS figure of 290 is from Myschool’s reprint (19 October 2026). The subject lines are from the JAMB brochure entry for Guidance and Counselling on Myschool, which does not list AKSU for the course. The course was not on Myschool’s copy of JAMB’s AKSU course list (checked 3 November 2026). The NUC approval comes from Myschool’s reprint of AKSU’s notice on its 16 new programmes (18 February 2026), and the absence of accreditation rows from the NUC accreditation results for 1990 to 2025. The national minimum of 150, the 31 October 2026 deadline and the four-week acceptance window are from the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026). The safe target scores and the aggregate in the worked example are my own illustrations. Checked on 3 November 2026; this page will be updated if AKSU publishes a departmental cut-off for Guidance and Counselling.
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