Hitting BSUM cut off mark for your applied course is a milestone every aspiring student of the university wants to achieve. This time is not all about your JAMB score, but also your performance from the screening exercise.
The 2025/2026 session cut off mark of BSUM applies to all courses and programmes in the university, from the competitive ones down to the less competitive.
BSUM Official Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 Session
Faculty of Arts
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
English | 160 |
History | 160 |
Linguistics | 160 |
Philosophy | 160 |
Religious Studies | 160 |
Theatre Arts | 160 |
Faculty of Social Sciences
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Economics | 160 |
Geography | 160 |
Political Science | 160 |
Psychology | 160 |
Sociology | 160 |
Faculty of Management Sciences
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Accounting | 160 |
Business Management | 160 |
Public Administration | 160 |
Taxation | 160 |
Faculty of Education
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Education & Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics | 160 |
Education & Computer Science | 160 |
Education & English Language / French | 160 |
Education & History / Religious Studies | 160 |
Educational Management | 160 |
Guidance and Counselling | 160 |
Library and Information Science | 160 |
Physical and Health Education | 160 |
Faculty of Science
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Biology (Plant Science and Biotechnology / Zoology) | 160 |
Chemistry (Industrial Chemistry) | 160 |
Computer Science | 160 |
Mathematics | 160 |
Microbiology | 160 |
Physics | 160 |
Statistics | 160 |
College of Health Sciences
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Medicine and Surgery | 220 |
Nursing Science | 220 |
Human Anatomy | 180 |
Human Physiology | 180 |
Medical Laboratory Science | 200 |
Radiography and Radiation Science | 200 |
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) | 220 |
Faculty of Law
CORSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Law (LL.B) | 220 |
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Architecture | 160 |
Environmental Management & Toxicology | 160 |
Urban and Regional Planning | 160 |
Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Mass Communication | 180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the cut off mark fixed every year?
A. No, it can shift slightly based on the overall performance of students in the Post UTME screening.
Q. Does meeting the cut off mark guarantee admission?
A. No, it only makes you eligible to participate in the screening process.
Q. What happens if I score lower than the cut off for my chosen course?
A. You might not be considered for that specific course, but you may be considered for a less competitive one if you change your course.
Q. Do I need to change my institution to BSUM if it wasn't my first choice?
A. Yes, you must make BSUM your first choice on the JAMB portal to be eligible for admission.
Q. Do I have to pay for the Post UTME screening?
A. Yes, there is a non refundable screening charge set by the university each year.
Q. How do I check my admission status?
A. You check it through the BSUM portal using your credentials after the admission lists are released.
Q. Are there different cut offs for catchment areas?
A. Admission policies can favour catchment areas, but you must still meet the minimum departmental threshold.
Q. How many O'level sittings are allowed?
A. Usually, you can combine a maximum of two sittings
