Planning for admission into Yobe State University is much easier when you already know the required cut off mark for your course. This helps you understand your chances of gaining admission and also guides you while preparing for the Post UTME screening exercise.

Yobe State University (YSU), located in Damaturu, has released the official cut off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session admission exercise. Candidates who meet the required scores will be eligible to participate in the screening process for their chosen programmes.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the cut off mark for all YSU courses.

General YSU Cut Off Mark for 2025/2026

The management of Yobe State University has approved 140 as the general cut off mark for the 2025/2026 admission exercise.

This means candidates who scored 140 and above in JAMB can apply for admission into YSU, depending on the course selected.

However, several departments have higher cut off marks.

YSU Departmental Cut Off Marks for 2025/2026

College of Medical Sciences

Medical courses at YSU are among the most competitive programmes in the university. Candidates are advised to aim well above the minimum score.

Course

Cut Off Mark

Anatomy

160

Medical Laboratory Science

190

Medicine and Surgery

220

Nursing Science

210

Physiology

170

Physiotherapy

200

Radiography

190

Faculty of Agriculture

The Faculty of Agriculture offers programmes focused on food production, environmental management, and agricultural development.

Course

Cut Off Mark

Agriculture

160

Forestry and Wildlife Management

160

Faculty of Arts

Students interested in language, culture, and humanities related courses can apply for the following programmes.

Course

Cut Off Mark

Arabic Studies

150

English Language

150

Hausa

150

History

150

Islamic Studies

150

Linguistics Arabic

150

Linguistics English

150

Linguistics Hausa

150

Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education trains students in different teaching and educational fields.

Course

Cut Off Mark

Business Education

150

Education and Arabic

150

Education and Biology

150

Education and Chemistry

150

Education and Economics

150

Education and English

150

Education and Geography

150

Education and Hausa

150

Education and History

150

Education and Islamic Studies

150

Education and Mathematics

150

Education and Physics

150

Library and Information Science

150

Faculty of Law

Law remains one of the most competitive programmes at YSU.

Course

Cut Off Mark

Law (LLB)

210

Faculty of Science

This faculty includes science and technology based programmes.

Course

Cut Off Mark

Biochemistry

150

Biology

170

Botany

150

Chemistry

150

Computer Science

170

Cyber Security

170

Environmental Biology

150

Geology

150

Information Technology

150

Mathematics

150

Microbiology

150

Physics

150

Statistics

150

Zoology

150

Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

Students interested in management, administration, and social science courses can apply for the programmes below.

Course

Cut Off Mark

Accounting

150

Business Administration

150

Criminology and Security Studies

150

Economics

150

Environmental Standards

150

Geography

150

Political Science

150

Public Administration

160

Sociology

150

Eligibility for YSU Post UTME Screening

To qualify for the YSU Post UTME screening exercise, candidates must score at least the approved cut off mark for their chosen course.

Here are a few important things applicants should know:

  • Candidates who meet the required cut off mark can apply for the screening exercise

  • Candidates who score below the approved mark will not be eligible

  • Some competitive courses require higher scores than the general university cut off mark

  • Scoring above the minimum requirement improves admission chances

Important Tips for YSU Applicants

Before applying for admission, candidates should make proper preparations to improve their chances.

  • Score above the minimum cut off mark whenever possible

  • Confirm your JAMB subject combination for your course

  • Prepare properly for the Post UTME screening

  • Upload your O-Level results on the JAMB portal

  • Follow updates from the university regularly

You can also check related updates on YSU school fees and the YSU Academic Calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the general cut off mark for YSU for 2025/2026?
A: The general cut off mark for Yobe State University is 140.

Q: Can I apply for YSU with 140 in JAMB?
A: Yes. Candidates with 140 and above can apply for courses that accept the score.

Q: Which course has the highest cut off mark at YSU?
A: Medicine and Surgery has the highest cut off mark of 220.

Q: Is YSU Post UTME compulsory?
A: Yes. Eligible candidates must participate in the screening process to be considered for admission.

Q: Does meeting the cut off mark guarantee admission?
A: No. Meeting the cut off mark only makes candidates eligible for screening. Admission depends on overall performance and departmental requirements.