Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK), formerly known as Northwest University Kano, has released the official cut off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session. These cut off marks are a key requirement for gaining admission into different undergraduate programmes offered by the university.

Each course has its own benchmark based on demand, number of applicants, and available admission spaces. Candidates are advised to check their preferred course carefully to know the exact score needed before applying.

Meeting the general JAMB cut off mark is not enough on its own. Applicants must also meet the departmental cut off mark for their chosen programme to stand a better chance of admission.

YUMSUK General Cut Off Mark

  • General JAMB Cut Off Mark: 150

Candidates who score 150 and above in UTME are eligible to apply for admission screening into YUMSUK, depending on their course requirements.

YUMSUK Cut Off Marks by Course 2025/2026 Session

S/N

Programme

Cut Off Mark

1

MBBS Medicine & Surgery

230

2

Law

210

3

B.NSc. Nursing Science

200

4

Physiotherapy

200

5

Pharmacology

190

6

Radiography

190

7

Computer Science

180

8

Human Nutrition & Dietetics

180

9

International Studies

180

10

Medical Laboratory Science

180

11

Cyber Security

175

12

Information & Communication Technology

175

13

Software Engineering

175

14

Accounting

170

15

Business Administration

170

16

Anatomy

165

17

Biochemistry

165

18

Islamic Studies

165

19

Microbiology

165

20

Physiology

165

21

Biology

160

22

Biotechnology

160

23

Botany

160

24

Chemistry

160

25

Economics

160

26

Public Administration

160

27

Library & Information Science

160

28

English

155

29

History & International Studies

155

30

Arabic Studies

150

31

Hausa

150

32

Mathematics

150

33

Physics

150

34

Taxation

150

What Is YUMSUK Cut Off Mark?

The cut off mark is the minimum UTME score a candidate must meet to be considered for admission into a specific course.

It is determined by:

  • Number of applicants

  • UTME performance of candidates

  • Course popularity

  • Available admission spaces

  • Departmental admission quota

Courses with high competition such as Medicine, Nursing, Law and Computer Science usually require higher scores.

YUMSUK Admission Requirements

UTME Candidates

  • Minimum UTME score of 150

  • Must choose YUMSUK as first choice

  • At least five O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics

  • Must participate in screening exercise

  • Must meet departmental cut off mark

Direct Entry Candidates

  • Relevant OND, NCE, IJMB, A’Level or HND qualification

  • O’Level credit requirements

  • JAMB Direct Entry registration

  • Submission of academic transcripts

How YUMSUK Determines Admission

Admission is based on:

  • UTME score

  • Screening performance

  • Departmental cut off mark

  • Merit and catchment considerations

  • Available quota per programme

Candidates with higher aggregate scores generally have better chances, especially in competitive courses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the general cut off mark for YUMSUK?
A: The general cut off mark is 150 for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Q: Can I study Computer Science with 150 in YUMSUK?
A: No. Computer Science requires at least 180.

Q: Does YUMSUK accept 150 for all courses?
A: No. Only some courses accept 150 depending on departmental requirements.

Q: Which courses are most competitive in YUMSUK?
A: Medicine, Nursing, Law, Computer Science and Software Engineering.

Q: Can I gain admission with a low score?
A: Yes, but only for less competitive courses that meet your score level.