Got your JAMB result and you're aiming for Bayero University Kano? Great! But the journey isn't over yet, as the next important step is the BUK Post UTME screening form.

Once you meet the cut off point, this form is your gateway. It's an online application where you'll provide your details, and more importantly, it registers you for the screening exercise.

So, keep your credentials ready and your eyes on this website. Let's get you prepped to ace this next phase and move one big step closer to wearing a matriculation gown.

Is the BUK Post UTME Screening Form 2025/2026 Out?

BUK opened its screening portal from August 4, 2025, to August 24, 2025. The portal is officially closed now as admission for the 2025/2026 academic session is in earnest. Here is the breakdown:

Commencement Date

4th August - 16th August 2025

Screening Fee

A non refundable fee of ₦2,000

Cut Off Point

160 (Minimum JAMB Score)

Mode

Fully Online

Application Portal

https://www.buk.edu.ng/

Who Can Apply for the BUK Post UTME Screening?

Before you proceed with the BUK Post UTME screening form, these are the requirements below:

For UTME Candidates:

  • To apply for BUK Post UTME screening, you must have chosen BUK as your first choice in JAMB.

  • You scored 160 and above in your UTME.

  • You possess at least 5 credits in your SSCE with not more than two sittings.

  • You have all your results available (No awaiting results).

For Direct Entry Candidates:

  • Choose BUK as the first choice of institution.

  • Hold relevant qualifications: A'Level, NCE, ND, HND, or First Degree.

  • Meet JAMB Direct Entry requirements.

  • Have the required O-level credits.

Cut Off Mark for BUK Post UTME Screening

While the general cut off mark is 160 in BUK, each department and faculty has its desired cut off mark in order to be considered for admission. You should aim for:

Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)

240 and above

Engineering Courses

160 - 180

Education Courses

160

Pharmacy & Nursing

220 and above

Sciences

180 - 200

Environmental Sciences

160 - 200

Law

200

Arts

160 - 190

Management Sciences

160 - 180

Even though meeting the minimum score of 160 qualifies you for the online screening, scoring higher gives you greater chances of being admitted.

How Much is the BUK Post UTME Screening Form?

The BUK Post UTME screening form costs ₦2,000 (Two Thousand Naira only). It is a non refundable fee and is paid online. It is required that you pay this fee before being able to access the registration form.

How to Apply for BUK Post UTME Screening Form

Let's walk you through the step by step procedure on how to apply:

Step 1:

  • Log in to the homepage of the Bayero University website https://www.buk.edu.ng/ and click on 2025 UTME SCREENING EXERCISE

Step 2:

  • The UTME candidates can log in using their UTME Registration Number as a username and their score as a password to log in.

  • Go ahead to fill in the provided form, taking note that the photograph uploaded from JAMB will be the only valid ID for all admitted candidates throughout their stay in Bayero University, Kano.

Step 3:

  • Pay your screening fee by generating and downloading your Personalised Payment Invoice (PPI). The invoice comes with an RRR for the cost of the screening.

  • Other payment options are available, like using a credit/debit card, internet banking or printing the invoice and using it to pay at any commercial bank.

  • Note that after a successful online payment, an acknowledgement slip can instantly be generated and printed.

  • In case of bank payment, the payment has to be processed by the candidate using the provided "check your payment" button on the site before the acknowledgement card can be printed.

Document Required for BUK Post UTME Screening

Before you start your application, have these documents ready:

  1. JAMB Result Slip

  2. O'Level Results

  3. Passport Photograph

  4. DE certificates (For Direct Entry Candidates)

  5. Valid Email Address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the Requirements for BUK Screening?
A: Prospective candidates must have sat for the UTME Examinations, chose BUK as their first choice, and must have scored an aggregate of 180 or higher in the relevant subjects as advertised in the UME Brochure.

Q: What is the Cut off Mark for BUK 2025?
A: Bayero University Kano (BUK) cut off marks for 2025 vary by faculty, with most courses requiring a score of 180.

However, some competitive programs have higher cut offs: 240 for Medicine and Surgery, 230 for Pharmacy and Allied Health, and 200 for Law.

The lowest cut off point is 160 for courses in Faculties like Agriculture, Arts and Islamic Studies, Basic Medical Sciences, Communication, and others.

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 Much is the Hostel Fee in BUK?
A: Clinical hostel: N32,000 to N37,000; Hall 7: N97,500 to N116,000; Keystone Hostel: N97,500 to N116,000; TETFund hostels (A, B, C, D): N120,000 to N150,000; Senator Danjuma Hostel: N120,000 to N150,000.

Q: Is the Bayero University Admission List Out?
A: Yes, Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has started releasing admission lists for the 2025/2026 academic session, which can be checked on the BUK portal and through JAMB CAPS.

Candidates should regularly check the official BUK portal and their JAMB CAPS account for updates, as the release of lists is ongoing.

Q: Does BUK Do 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.