Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU), formerly known as Borno State University, has released the approved UTME cut off marks for admission into its undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The cut off marks were approved by the university management through the Office of the Registrar and serve as the minimum scores required for candidates seeking admission into various faculties and departments.
Candidates who selected KIU as their preferred institution during the 2026 UTME should check the required score for their intended course before proceeding with the admission process.
KIU Cut Off Marks for College of Health Sciences
Programme | Merit Cut Off | Others Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
MBBS Medicine and Surgery | 250 | 220 |
Nursing Science | 230 | 200 |
Physiotherapy | 210 | 180 |
Radiography | 210 | 180 |
Medical Laboratory Science | 210 | 180 |
Health Information Management System | 200 | 180 |
KIU Cut Off Marks for Faculty of Agriculture
Programme | Merit Cut Off | Others Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
Agriculture | 160 | 150 |
KIU Cut Off Marks for Faculty of Arts and Education
Programme | Merit Cut Off | Others Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
English | 160 | 150 |
English (Literature) | 160 | 150 |
Islamic Studies | 160 | 150 |
Education/English | 160 | 150 |
Education/Islamic Studies | 160 | 150 |
Education/Economics | 160 | 150 |
Education/Biology | 160 | 150 |
Education/Chemistry | 160 | 150 |
Education/Mathematics | 160 | 150 |
Education/Physics | 160 | 150 |
Education/Computer Science | 170 | 160 |
KIU Cut Off Marks for Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
Programme | Merit Cut Off | Others Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
Accounting | 160 | 150 |
Business Administration | 160 | 150 |
Economics | 160 | 150 |
Geography | 160 | 150 |
Mass Communication | 170 | 160 |
Political Science | 160 | 150 |
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 160 | 150 |
Sociology | 160 | 150 |
Criminology and Security Studies | 170 | 160 |
Public Administration | 170 | 160 |
KIU Cut Off Marks for Faculty of Science
Programme | Merit Cut Off | Others Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
Animal and Environmental Biology | 170 | 160 |
Biotechnology | 180 | 170 |
Plant Science and Biotechnology | 160 | 150 |
Biochemistry | 180 | 170 |
Chemistry | 160 | 150 |
Computer Science | 180 | 170 |
Mathematics | 160 | 150 |
Statistics | 160 | 150 |
Physics | 160 | 150 |
Courses With the Highest Cut Off Marks at KIU
The most competitive programmes at Kashim Ibrahim University for the 2026/2027 admission session are:
Course | Merit Cut Off |
|---|---|
Medicine and Surgery | 250 |
Nursing Science | 230 |
Physiotherapy | 210 |
Radiography | 210 |
Medical Laboratory Science | 210 |
Health Information Management System | 200 |
Candidates applying for these programmes should aim to score well above the minimum requirement to improve their admission chances.
General Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into KIU, candidates are expected to:
Meet the required JAMB cut off mark for their chosen programme.
Possess at least five relevant O'Level credit passes.
Select Kashim Ibrahim University as their preferred institution where required.
Participate in any screening exercise announced by the university.
Upload all required credentials through the appropriate admission portals.
What Does the Merit and Others Cut Off Mean?
The merit cut off mark is usually applied during merit based admission consideration, while the others cut off mark may apply to candidates considered under other admission categories approved by the university.
Candidates are advised to aim for the merit score whenever possible, especially for competitive courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the cut off mark for Medicine and Surgery at KIU?
A: The cut off mark for Medicine and Surgery is 250 for merit candidates and 220 for other admission categories.
Q: What is the cut off mark for Nursing Science at KIU?
A: Nursing Science has a cut off mark of 230 for merit candidates and 200 for others.
Q: What is the cut off mark for Computer Science at KIU?
A: Computer Science requires 180 for merit candidates and 170 for other admission categories.
Q: What is the lowest cut off mark at KIU?
A: The lowest approved cut off mark is 150 for several programmes across different faculties.
Q: What is the cut off mark for Medical Laboratory Science?
A: Medical Laboratory Science requires 210 for merit candidates and 180 for others.
Q: Does meeting the cut off mark guarantee admission?
A: No. Meeting the cut off mark only makes a candidate eligible for consideration. Admission also depends on O'Level requirements, screening performance and available admission slots.
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