Ever wondered what JAMB score you really need to get into Bayero University, Kano? You're not alone! The BUK cut off mark is the talk of every aspiring student, and for good reason.
BUK operates with two main levels, which include the university wide minimum score set by JAMB, which is your entry ticket to even being considered. Then, there are the often higher department specific cut off mark for competitive courses.
While knowing the general baseline is important, your true target is the score for your chosen programme. Let's help you find that important number.
A cut off mark is the minimum score you must get in your JAMB UTME to be eligible for admission into a university or a specific programme. Think of it as the first hurdle you need to cross.
BUK has two types of cut off marks you should know:
General JAMB Cut off Mark: The minimum score to participate in the Post UTME screening
Departmental Cut off Mark: The minimum aggregate score needed for admission into specific courses in your preferred department.
Meeting the general cut off mark only makes you eligible to register for Post UTME. Your final admission solely depends on your departmental cut off mark, which combines your JAMB score and Post UTME performance.
BUK General JAMB Cut Off Mark for 2025/2026 Academic Session
The general JAMB cut off mark for BUK is 160. This means that you can register for BUK Post UTME Screening if you score 160 and above in JAMB UTME. You will not be eligible for admission if you scored lower than 160.
BUK Cut Off Mark by Courses
Here's a breakdown of what you should aim for to be competitive:
Faculty of Agriculture
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Agriculture | 160 |
Fisheries & Aquaculture | 160 |
Food Science & Technology | 160 |
Forestry & Wildlife Management | 160 |
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Medical Laboratory Science | 200 |
Nursing | 220 |
Physiotherapy | 180 |
Radiography | 180 |
Environmental Health Science | 180 |
Doctor of Optometry | 200 |
Faculty of Arts & Islamic Studies
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Arabic | 160 |
English | 160 |
French | 160 |
Hausa | 160 |
History | 160 |
Islamic Studies | 160 |
Linguistics | 160 |
Shariah | 160 |
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Anatomy | 160 |
Biochemistry | 160 |
Nutrition & Dietetics | 160 |
Physiology | 160 |
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
MBBS | 240 |
Faculty of Communication
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Theatre & Performing Arts | 160 |
Information & Media Studies | 160 |
Mass Communication | 190 |
Faculty of Computing
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Computer Science | 190 |
Cyber Security | 190 |
Information Technology | 180 |
Software Engineering | 190 |
Faculty of Dentistry
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Dentistry/Dental Surgery | 200 |
Faculty of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Architecture | 200 |
Environmental Management | 160 |
Estate Management | 160 |
Geography | 160 |
Geology | 160 |
Meterology | 160 |
Quantity Surveying | 160 |
Urban & Regional Planning | 160 |
Faculty of Education
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Technology Education | 160 |
Adult Education | 160 |
Arabic | 160 |
Early Childhood Education | 160 |
English | 160 |
French | 160 |
Hausa | 160 |
History | 160 |
Islamic Studies | 160 |
Primary Education | 160 |
Special Education | 160 |
Library and Information Science | 160 |
Agriculture | 160 |
Biology | 160 |
Chemistry | 160 |
Economics | 160 |
Geography | 160 |
Health Education | 160 |
Mathematics | 160 |
Physical Education | 160 |
Physics | 160 |
Faculty of Engineering
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Agricultural Engineering | 160 |
Automotive Engineering | 160 |
Chemical Engineering | 160 |
Civil Engineering | 180 |
Computer Engineering | 180 |
Electrical Engineering | 160 |
Mechanical Engineering | 160 |
Mechatronics Engineering | 160 |
Petroleum Engineering | 160 |
Telecommunication Engineering | 160 |
Faculty of Law
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Common & Islamic Law | 200 |
Faculty of Life Sciences
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Applied Biology | 160 |
Botany | 160 |
Microbiology | 160 |
Zoology | 160 |
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Pharmacy | 220 |
Faculty of Physical Sciences
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Chemistry | 160 |
Electronics with Physics | 160 |
Forensic Science | 160 |
Industrial Chemistry | 160 |
Mathematics | 160 |
Physics | 160 |
Statistics | 160 |
Faculty of Management Sciences
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Accounting | 180 |
Banking and Finance | 160 |
Business Administration | 160 |
Entrepreneurship | 160 |
Public Administration | 160 |
Taxation | 160 |
Faculty of Social Sciences
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Criminology | 160 |
Economics | 160 |
International Relations | 180 |
Political Science | 160 |
Sociology | 160 |
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Department | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
Veterinary Medicine | 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is BUK Doing Post UTME or Screening?
A: Yes, BUK conducts a post UTME online screening, not a traditional written exam, for admission to undergraduate programs.
Prospective students must register on the university's website, pay the required fee, and submit their documents online for verification.
Q: How Does BUK Give Admission?
A: The BUK (Bayero University, Kano) admission process generally involves sitting for the JAMB UTME, scoring above the cut off (e.g., 180+), choosing BUK as the first choice, and then participating in the university's online screening via the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) after O'Level results are uploaded, with successful candidates paying an acceptance fee and completing registration through the BUK Portal.
Q: How Much is the BUK Acceptance Fee in 2025?
A: For Bayero University Kano (BUK) fresh students, the acceptance fee is around N10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira), paid via Remita after generating the BUKPPF on the admission portal, though you should always confirm the exact amount and procedure on the official myBUK portal or admission announcements for the 2025/2026 session, as fees can change.
Q: How Do I Check My BUK Admission Status?
A: You can check your BUK admission status on the JAMB CAPS portal or the BUK admission portal.
For JAMB CAPS, log in to your profile and click "Check Admission Status" and then "Access my CAPS" to see and accept or reject the offer.
For the BUK portal, go to the admissions page and check for your name on the released list.
Q: How Competitive is BUK Admission?
A: BUK rarely violate the admission quota. Unlike in some institutions where the quota of a program given by the council is 50, for example.
But instead of admitting 50 students, they will proceed by admitting 80 or even admitting 100 students.
Q: How Much are BUK School Fees for Freshers?
A: For Bayero University, Kano (BUK) freshers, total fees vary by faculty, but expect around N111,300 for Education students (including acceptance fee, etc.) for 2024/2025, with other faculties potentially different, plus a separate N10,000 acceptance fee and hostel fees (e.g., N37k to N57k+ depending on campus/mattress).
