Southern Delta University (SDU)
“Innovation and Technology”
Southern Delta University (SDU) Admission Guide & Requirements
Complete admission handbook for prospective UTME and Direct Entry candidates: academic prerequisites, O'Level combination rules, JAMB CAPS procedures, and physical clearance instructions for Southern Delta University.
140
Candidates scoring 140 and above are eligible for screening.
Online Credentials & UTME Verification
Computer Based Test & O'Level verification.
4-Stage Roadmap to Gaining Admission into SDU
Attain the Required JAMB Benchmark
Attain at least 140 points in the 2026 UTME. Highly competitive programmes (Medicine, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, Computer Science) necessitate scores exceeding 220–250+.
Satisfy O'Level Five-Credit Requirements
Possess credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and 3 subjects relevant to your discipline in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB in no more than two sittings.
Participate in Post-UTME Screening
Register online, print your CBT examination slip, and sit for the computer-based aptitude screening test at the assigned examination centre.
Accept Admission on JAMB CAPS & Complete Clearance
Accept your provisional admission offer on the JAMB CAPS portal, print your original admission letter, pay the acceptance fee, and present documents for campus screening.
Direct Entry (200-Level) Admission Pathways
Candidates applying through JAMB Direct Entry are considered for admission into 200-Level across accredited departments based on the following qualifications:
Minimum of Merit grade from SDU or recognized universities.
Upper Credit in accredited polytechnic programmes in allied disciplines.
Minimum of 9–12 aggregate points across 3 relevant subject combinations.
Physical Clearance & Screening Checklist
Upon admission confirmation and payment of acceptance fees, fresh undergraduates must report to their respective faculties with original and photocopies of the following credentials:
Frequently Asked Admission Questions
What is the official SDU cut-off mark for 2026/2027?
The general institutional minimum benchmark for Southern Delta University (SDU) is 140 in the UTME. Higher aggregate scores (ranging between 60% and 75%+) are required for competitive programmes such as Medicine & Surgery, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Law, and Computer Science.
Does SDU accept two sittings in O'Level?
Yes. SDU accepts a combination of results from two sittings (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) for most undergraduate courses, provided the candidate secures at least five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics. Note that Medicine and Surgery typically prefers one sitting.
What are the Direct Entry (DE) requirements for SDU?
Direct Entry candidates must possess a minimum of Merit grade in the SDU Diploma, Upper Credit in National Diploma (ND) from an accredited polytechnic, or a minimum of 9–11 points in JUPEB/IJMB with relevant O'Level credits.
How do I accept admission on JAMB CAPS for SDU?
Log into your JAMB profile at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, click on 'Check Admission Status', access 'CAPS', and click on 'Admission Status'. If offered admission, click 'Accept Admission' within 14 days to enable the printing of your official JAMB Admission Letter.
What documents are required for physical screening at SDU?
Required physical clearance documents include: (1) Original JAMB Result Slip, (2) Original JAMB Admission Letter, (3) Post-UTME screening slip, (4) O'Level result printout (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB), (5) Birth Certificate or statutory declaration of age, (6) Local Government Area Identification Certificate, (7) Acceptance fee payment receipt, and (8) 12 recent passport photographs.