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BUK JAMB Cut off Mark For All Courses 2025/2026 Academic Session

The official Bayero University Kano (BUK) JAMB Cut off Mark for 2025/2026 academic session is out. Therefore all candidates who put BUK as their preferred choice of higher institution during the UTME registration can confirm if they meet the current BUK Cut-off mark.

Bayero University Kano (BUK) JAMB Cut Off Mark for the current academic session 2025/2026 has been released by the management of the college as mandated by JAMB.

The management of Bayero University Kano (BUK) are aware of the directive from JAMB that all Universities in Nigeria be it private or public institutions to fix their minimum cut off mark by themselves starting from []/[] academic session

After the directive from JAMB, BUK followed suit but pegged their cut off mark at 160 and above, however, some courses still attracts higher cut off marks than others, you will confirm this in the cause of reading this post.

Now with the above announcement still in force, candidates who selected Bayero University Kano (BUK) as their preferred choice of higher institution during the UTME registration can confirm via the table below if they meet the 2025/2026 JAMB cut-off mark for their respective courses.

Only candidates with the required JAMB cut off mark will be contacted by the school for post UTME and internal screening exercise at Bayero University Kano (BUK) main campus and are thereby advised to carry all supporting documents along including recent passport photographs (coloured).

BUK Cut Off Mark

Still on BUK’s JAMB cut off mark for 2025/2026 academic session, please be informed that passing the approved BUK’s JAMB cut off point and post UTME screening exercise is not enough to see your name among the list of newly admitted candidates, hence, must meet the required cut off point for the course being applied for before admission can be given. You may want to find out how you can know if you meet Bayero University Kano’s cut off mark for your course? The action required from you is to calculate your aggregate score or aggregate cut off mark which is a combination of your JAMB score and post UTME score after you must have divided your JAMB score by 8 and post UTME by 2 and summing up both (JAMB and Post UTME) together. You can read up on how to calculate BUK’s aggregate score as the practical example would give you a clearer understanding.

See the table which contains BUK courses and the JAMB/post UTME cut off mark for the 2025/2026 academic session towards the end of this post.

Benefits of Meeting JAMB Cut Off Mark of Bayero University Kano (BUK):

It should be noted that one of the benefits of meeting Bayero University Kano (BUK) cut off mark for 2025/2026 academic session is that it affords candidates the opportunity to partake in the post UTME screening tests and also study any of the courses offered in BUK.

Requirements for Post UTME Internal screening at Bayero University Kano (BUK):

A) To be eligible for post UTME or oral screening exercise, whichever is adopted by the school, candidates must score up to BUK minimum JAMB cut off mark as seen in the table below for the current academic session as fixed by JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board).

B) In addition to the above post UTME requirements, candidates must have at least five (5) credit passes in Mathematics and English and other relevant subjects as it relates to their course of study. The O’level result must not be more than two (2) sittings to be eligible to participate in the post UTME screening aptitude test

C) The Age Requirement for Bayero University Kano (BUK): Candidate must be at least 16years of age to be eligible to apply

D) The management of Bayero University Kano (BUK) would also request for your original documents which includes ‘O’ level certificate, for your information, awaiting results are NOT accepted by the university, all documents must be complete and intact before applying.

D) Original copy of your birth certificate or birth declaration document duly signed by the Federal High court.

E) Candidates are also to carry along with them, recent passport photographs (Coloured)

Candidates who selected Bayero University Kano have always asked the following questions about BUK cut off mark for this academic session and it is high time we answered their questions as it may also fall in line with the question you may have been wanting to ask. Please refer to the table below;

FAQs on BUK JAMB CUT OFF MARK ANSWERS TO BUK UTME CUT OFF POINT.
What is BUK current cut off mark? BUK’s cut off mark is 160. Any UTME candidate that scores 160 and above is eligible for BUK post UTME screening exercise.
Does BUK Accept second choice candidates? BUK accepts both first and second choice candidates.
Can BUK accept me if I score 150? No. Only candidates that score 160 and above are eligible to apply for BUK post UTME.
What is BUK cut off mark for Nursing? Candidates with 260 and above and score at least 65 in their post UTME have higher chances of studying Nursing in BUK.
If I score 190 in jamb and still use BUK as second choice can I gain admission? Bayero University Kano only accepts first choice irrespective of your JAMB score.
How can I change my university to BUK because I passed their cut off mark? Simply purchase a change of course form from JAMB, it costs about 2,500 naira. Fill the necessary details and submit. You will be informed when your application is successful via the registered email or you can verify via JAMB CAPS.
I got 8 credits in my O’Level but my JAMB score is 181 and I am applying for Banking and Finance. What are my chances of gaining admission in BUK? With 181 JAMB score and 8 credit passes, you still stand a chance of gaining admission into BUK but your post UTME score must be high.
What is BUK JAMB cut off mark for Medicine and Surgery? We will advise you score at least 250 and above in your JAMB to stand a chance when calculating your aggregate score.
I am an indigene of Kano state, can I be considered for admission if I score below the cut off mark? The minimum cut off mark for BUK is the same for all candidates irrespective of the state of origin of the candidate.
What is the cut off mark for Electrical and Electronics Engineering in BUK? We advise that you score at least 250 and above in your JAMB and at least 60 in your post UTME so when your aggregate score is calculated, you will stand a better chance of gaining admission into BUK.
I scored 198 in jamb is there any chance of me gaining admission into medical biochemistry? First you need to confirm if Medical Biochemistry is offered in BUK. However, the answer to the question is No. Notwithstanding, you are eligible to participate in the post UTME. I would advise you change your course to a less competitive one.
I am an indigene and I scored 183 in JAMB, can I secure admission in BUK? The answer is YES you can because you scored higher than the minimum cut off mark for BUK. However, gaining admission would also depend on the course you selected.
I score 197 in my JAMB, can I gain admission to study English?? Am an indigene and in my O’level result I have 7Bs 1A and 1C. Can I be admitted into BUK with this O’level result? Yes you can be admitted.
Can someone with 185 In Jamb gain admission into BUK to study accounting? You can gain admission into BUK but definitely not to study Accounting. Accounting is a professional course hence high JAMB cut off mark. You need at least 240 and above with a good post UTME score to study Accounting in BUK.
Does BUK accept Transfer students from other universities? Yes BUK accept transfer students so long as you meet their requirements.
What is BUK’s cut off mark for LAW? With a JAMB score of 260 and above you can study Law in BUK. Law requires a good JAMB score because of the strong competition.
What JAMB score can I get in order to study Pharmacy at BUK? Firstly, go through the courses offered in BUK to confirm if Pharmacy is studied in the institution, if YES. You will need to score at least 260 in JAMB in order to gain admission into BUK to study Pharmacy.

The above are the most frequently asked questions and best possible answers for BUK JAMB cut off mark. Please go through them thoroughly as they would be very useful in helping you know your course and required cut off mark.

The management further stressed that only successful candidates that participated in Bayero University Kano (BUK) post UTME internal screening exercise would be automatically granted admission to study the course of their choice or a related course.

Students that meet the official cut off mark BUK would then proceed for internal screening exercise by the University, thereby are advised to carry all documents along including passport photographs. (16 copies preferably).

As seen below, we listed the official BUK cut off mark for all courses offered in Bayero University Kano but the official cut off mark of BUK is bench-marked at 160, therefore candidates who bat this score are eligible for internal screening in the university.

BUK JAMB Cut off Mark For All Courses 2025/2026 Academic Session

These cut-off marks are for all departments/courses offered in Bayero University Kano

S/N PROGRAMME CUTOFF POINT
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
1 B. Agriculture 160
2 B. Fisheries & Aquaculture 160
3 B. Food Science and Technology 160
4 B. Forestry and Wildlife Management 160
FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
5 B. Environmental Science 160
6 B. Medical Laboratory Science 200
7 B. Nursing 220
8 B. Physiotherapy 190
9 B. Radiography 190
10 Doctor of Optometry 190
FACULTY OF ARTS & ISLAMIC STUDIES
11 B.A. Arabic 160
12 B.A. English 160
13 B.A. French 160
14 B.A. Hausa 160
15 B.A. History 160
16 B.A. Islamic Studies 160
17 B.A. Linguistics 160
18 B.A. Shariah 160
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
19 B.Sc. Anatomy 160
20 B.Sc. Biochemistry 160
21 B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics 170
22 B.Sc. Physiology 160
FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
23 MBBS 250
FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION
24 B.A. Theatre and Performing Arts 160
25 B.Sc. Information and Media Studies 160
26 B.Sc. Mass Communication 200
FACULTY OF COMPUTING
27 B.Sc. Computer Science 200
28 B.Sc. Cyber Security 190
29 B.Sc. Information Technology 170
30 B.Sc. Software Engineering 200
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
31 B. Dentistry/Dental Surgery 220
FACULTY OF EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
32 B.Sc. Architecture 200
33 B.Sc. Environmental Management 160
34 B.Sc. Estate Management 160
35 B.Sc. Geography 160
36 B.Sc. Geology 160
37 B.Sc. Meteorology 160
38 B.Sc. Quantity Surveying 160
39 B.Sc. Urban & Regional Planning 160
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
40 B.Technology Education 160
41 B.A. (Ed) Adult Education 160
42 B.A. (Ed) Arabic 160
43 B.A. (Ed) Early Childhood Education 160
44 B.A. (Ed) English 160
45 B.A. (Ed) French 160
46 B.A. (Ed) Hausa 160
47 B.A. (Ed) History 160
48 B.A. (Ed) Islamic Studies 160
49 B.A. (Ed) Primary Education 160
50 B.A. (Ed) Special Education 160
51 B.Sc. (Ed) Agriculture 160
52 B.Sc. (Ed) Biology 160
53 B.Sc. (Ed) Chemistry 160
54 B.Sc. (Ed) Economics 160
55 B.Sc. (Ed) Geography 160
56 B.Sc. (Ed) Health Education 160
57 B.Sc. (Ed) Mathematics 160
58 B.Sc. (Ed) Physical Education 160
59 B.Sc. (Ed) Physics 160
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
60 B. Eng. Agricultural Engineering 160
61 B. Eng. Automotive Engineering 160
62 B. Eng. Chemical Engineering 160
63 B. Eng. Civil Engineering 180
64 B. Eng. Computer Engineering 180
65 B. Eng. Electrical Engineering 170
66 B. Eng. Mechanical Engineering 160
67 B. Eng. Mechatronics Engineering 170
68 B. Eng. Petroleum Engineering 170
69 B. Eng. Telecommunication Engineering 160
FACULTY OF LAW
70 LLB. Common & Islamic Law 210
FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
71 B.Sc. Applied Biology 160
72 B.Sc. Botany 160
73 B.Sc. Microbiology 160
74 B.Sc. Zoology 160
FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
75 Doctor of Pharmacy 220
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
76 B.Sc. Chemistry 160
77 B.Sc. Electronics with Physics 160
78 B.Sc. Forensic Science 160
79 B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry 160
80 B.Sc. Mathematics 160
81 B.Sc. Physics 160
82 B.Sc. Statistics 160
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
83 B.Sc. Accounting 170
84 B.Sc. Business Administration 180
85 B.Sc. Economics 160
86 B.Sc. Entrepreneurship 160
87 B.Sc. Finance 160
88 B.Sc. Public Administration 160
89 B.Sc. Taxation 160
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
90 B.Sc. Criminology 170
91 B.Sc. International Relations 180
92 B.Sc. Library and information Science 160
93 B.Sc. Political Science 160
94 B.Sc. Sociology 160
FACULTY OF VETTERINARY MEDICINE
95 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 160

For clarity purposes, we wish to remind you again that BUK JAMB cut-off mark for 2025/2026 is 160 but other departments/courses varies. the cut off mark of 160 officially makes a candidate who beat the score automatically eligible for internal screening but not admission.

Admission is granted to students who successfully passes the internal screening exercise organized by the university.

As for those who could not beat the official cut off mark of BUK are advised to do a change of course and university via JAMB by following the steps outlined.

Hope this was informative enough? If you have any question(s) as regards BUK cut-off mark for all courses for 2025/2026 academic session, kindly scroll down to the comment section and we will be on hand to respond.

 

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