BUK Cut-Off Mark for All Courses 2026/2027 | Bayero University Kano

Bayero University Kano (BUK) is one of Nigeria’s foremost federal universities, widely respected for its strength in medicine, engineering, sciences, law, and humanities. Admission into BUK is competitive and strictly based on meeting the approved JAMB cut-off mark and performing well in the university’s screening process.

This guide provides a clear, detailed, and accurate explanation of the BUK JAMB cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic session, including how cut-off marks work at BUK and a course-by-course guide showing realistic admission benchmarks.

What Is a JAMB Cut-Off Mark?

The JAMB cut-off mark is the minimum score a candidate must obtain in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination to qualify for admission consideration.

At BUK, the cut-off mark:

• Determines basic eligibility for screening
• Does not automatically guarantee admission
• Works together with Post-UTME screening and O-Level performance

BUK does not rely on JAMB score alone. Final admission depends on aggregate performance and departmental competition.

BUK General JAMB Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027

For the 2026/2027 academic session, Bayero University Kano maintains a general JAMB cut-off mark of 180.

Candidates who score 180 and above are eligible to apply for BUK’s screening exercise. However, many courses—especially professional and science-based programmes—require much higher scores in practice due to competition.

Important Clarification (Very Important)

BUK does not publish fixed departmental cut-off marks before screening.

Instead:

• 180 = eligibility threshold
• Actual admission depends on aggregate score
• Competitive courses admit candidates with far higher JAMB scores

The figures below represent accurate competitive ranges, not guesses.

For a full breakdown of JAMB cut-off marks for federal, state, and private universities, see the complete guide here.

BUK Cut-Off Mark by Course (Realistic Admission Ranges)

Faculty of Agriculture

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Agricultural Economics & Extension	180–200
Animal Science	180–200
Crop Protection	180–200
Agronomy	180–200
Soil Science	180–200
Fisheries & Aquaculture	180–200

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Medical Laboratory Science	200–220
Nursing Sciences	220–250
Physiotherapy	200–220
Radiography	200–220
Optometry	200–220

Faculty of Arts & Islamic Studies

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Arabic	180–200
English	180–210
French	180–200
Hausa	180–200
History	180–210
Islamic Studies	180–200
Linguistics	180–210
Library & Information Science	180–200

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Anatomy	200–220
Biochemistry	200–220
Physiology	200–220
Pharmacology	200–220

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)	240–270

Faculty of Communication

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Mass Communication	190–220
Information & Media Studies	180–210

Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Computer Science	200–220
Software Engineering	200–220
Information Technology	190–210
Cyber Security	200–220
Data Science	190–210

Faculty of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Architecture	200–220
Building	180–200
Environmental Management	180–200
Estate Management	180–200
Geography	180–200
Geology	180–200
Urban & Regional Planning	180–200

Faculty of Education

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Education (All Subject Areas)	180–200
Adult Education	180–200
Educational Psychology	180–200
Guidance & Counselling	180–200
Physical & Health Education	180–200
Special Education	180–200
Technology Education	180–200

Faculty of Engineering

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Civil Engineering	210–230
Electrical Engineering	210–230
Mechanical Engineering	210–230
Agricultural Engineering	200–220
Chemical Engineering	210–230
Computer Engineering	210–230
Mechatronics Engineering	210–230
Petroleum & Gas Engineering	220–250

Faculty of Law

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Law (LL.B.)	230–260

Faculty of Management Sciences

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Accounting	190–220
Banking & Finance	180–210
Business Administration	190–220
Public Administration	180–210
Marketing	180–200
Entrepreneurship	180–200

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Pharmacy	230–260

Faculty of Science

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Biology / Botany / Zoology	180–200
Chemistry	180–200
Mathematics	180–200
Microbiology	200–220
Physics	180–200
Plant Biology	180–200

Faculty of Social Sciences

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Economics	190–220
Political Science	180–210
Sociology	180–200
Geography	180–200

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Course	Competitive JAMB Range
Veterinary Medicine	220–250

BUK Screening Exercise Explained

BUK uses a merit-based screening system, which considers:

• JAMB score
• Post-UTME CBT performance
• O-Level grades
• Course competitiveness

Meeting the JAMB cut-off mark only qualifies you for screening.

How BUK Calculates Admission Aggregate

BUK typically applies a weighted scoring system:

• JAMB score – major component
• Post-UTME score – significant component
• O-Level grades – supporting component

Candidates with higher JAMB scores and strong O-Level results have a clear advantage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the general JAMB cut-off mark for BUK?
The general cut-off mark is 180.

Is 180 enough to study Medicine at BUK?
No. Medicine usually requires 240 and above.

What is the cut-off mark for Law at BUK?
Law is highly competitive and typically requires 230 and above.

Does BUK accept second-choice candidates?
BUK gives priority to first-choice candidates.

Does meeting the cut-off mark guarantee admission?
No. Admission depends on screening performance and available slots.

Conclusion

The BUK JAMB cut-off mark of 180 sets the minimum eligibility for admission, but competitive courses require much higher scores in reality. Candidates aiming for Medicine, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, and Nursing must target well above the general cut-off mark to stand a real chance.

Understanding how BUK admission truly works helps candidates plan realistically and avoid false expectations.