From the management of Bayero University Kano after the editorial team has made research concerning the recently approved academic session admission BUK Cut Off Mark for all the undergraduate degree courses.
The long awaited accredited JAMB Cut Off Mark scheduled for all courses offered in Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has been approved by the management.
Therefore, in this article, we shall see and discuss about:
- The latest Bayero University Kanos’ Cut-Off-Mark.
- Each departmental Cut-Off-Mark in tabular form.
- It’s acceptable admission requirements.
- Also provide comprehensive answers to most of the frequently asked questions from the aspiring candidates.
Before we go deeply into this article about BUK Cut Off Mark, it is very important we share some Information regarding the creation of this prestigious university.
Fact About BUK
Bayero University Kano (BUK), was formerly known as Abdullahi Bayero College and it is a public university that was created in 1964 but it was renamed in 1975.
The main purpose of creating Bayero University Kano includes the following:-
- Academic purpose.
- Innovation.
- Research centre.
- Building society growth.
- Transmission of knowledge.
BUK generally has more than ten faculty which also includes faculty of clinical science, law and engineering.
The Bayero University Kano has officially been accredited by NUC to begin offering both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Definition of Cut Off Mark
Cut Off Mark can be defined as the approved general acceptable mark that will qualify an aspiring candidate who are seeking for provisional admission into any higher institution of their choice.
Each higher institutions in Nigeria such as FCE, Polytechnics, Universities etc has different specific Cut Off Mark that is accredited by the management.
Therefore, all prospective candidates are required to know that the general acceptable JAMB Cut Off Mark for FCE is 100, Polytechnic 120 and Universities is a minimum of 140 and above.
BUK Cut Off Mark 2024/2025 Academic Session
The management of Bayero University (BUK), Kano has finally released this year’s general JAMB Cut Off Mark for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The official general JAMB acceptable Cut Off Mark that was recently upgraded and released by the management of Bayero University (BUK), Kano for all the aspiring candidates who are seeking for provisional admission is set to be 160 and above.
This simply means that before any aspiring candidates who are seeking for provisional admission will be eligible to gain admission into BUK, the candidates must have scored above 160 in the recent examination that was organised by JAMB.
BUK Cut Off Mark for All Courses
Each undergraduate course that is accredited and offered by the management in Bayero University (BUK), Kano has different versions of JAMB Cut Off Mark.
The minimum acceptable JAMB Cut Off Mark to study any undergraduate degree courses at Bayero University (BUK), Kano is 160.
There are some specific courses that have a minimum general acceptable Cut Off Mark of 180 and above such as Allied Health, Law and Clinical Health Sciences is 200 and above.
BUK Departmental Cut Off Mark for All Courses
Below is the tabular explanation of all the undergraduate programmes (courses) offered in Bayero University Kano and their respective departmental BUK Cut Off Mark that was newly released by the management for this year’s admission selection process.
S/N |
COURSES |
CUT OFF Mark |
| FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE | ||
| 1 | B. Agriculture | 160 |
| 2 | B. Agricultural Extension | 160 |
| 3 | B. Food Science & Technology | 160 |
| 4 | B. Fisheries & Aquaculture | 160 |
| 5 | B. Forestry & Wildlife Management science | 160 |
| FACULTY OF ARTS AND ISLAMIC STUDIES | ||
| 6 | Arabic | 160 |
| 7 | English | 160 |
| 8 | French | 160 |
| 9 | Hausa | 160 |
| 10 | History | 160 |
| 11 | Islamic Studies | 160 |
| 12 | Linguistics | 160 |
| FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | ||
| 13 | Computer Science | 190 |
| 14 | Software Engineering | 190 |
| 15 | Information Technology | 180 |
| 16 | Cyber Security | 190 |
| FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION | ||
| 17 | Mass Communication | 190 |
| 18 | Information & Media Studies | 160 |
| 19 | Theater & Performing Arts | 160 |
| FACULTY OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES | ||
| 20 | Architecture | 200 |
| 21 | Environmental Management | 160 |
| 22 | Estate Management | 160 |
| 23 | Geography | 160 |
| 24 | Geology | 160 |
| 25 | Quantity Surveying | 160 |
| 25 | Urban & Regional Planning | 160 |
| FACULTY OF EDUCATION | ||
| 26 | Arabic | 160 |
| 27 | Economics | 160 |
| 28 | English | 160 |
| 29 | French | 160 |
| 28 | Hausa | 160 |
| 29 | Geography | 160 |
| 30 | History | 160 |
| 31 | Chemistry | 160 |
| 32 | Islamic Studies | 160 |
| 33 | Special Education | 160 |
| 34 | Biology | 160 |
| 35 | Physical Education | 160 |
| 35 | Health Education | 160 |
| 36 | Library & Information Science | 160 |
| FACULTY OF ENGINEERING | ||
| 37 | Agricultural Engineering | 160 |
| 38 | Civil Engineering | 180 |
| 38 | Computer/Telecommunication/Automotive Engineering | 180 |
| 39 | Electrical Engineering | 160 |
| 40 | Mechanical Engineering | 160 |
| 41 | Mechatronics Engineering | 160 |
| 42 | Chemical & Petroleum Engineering | 160 |
| FACULTY OF LAW | ||
| 43 | LLC or LL.B (Islamic Law and common Law | 200 |
| FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||
| 44 | Chemistry | 160 |
| 45 | Physics and Electronics | 160 |
| 46 | Industrial Chemistry | 160 |
| 47 | Mathematics | 160 |
| 48 | Physics | 160 |
| 49 | Statistics | 160 |
| FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES | ||
| 50 | Doctor of Pharmacy | 220 |
| FACULTY of CLINICAL SCIENCES | ||
| 51 | Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) | 240 |
| FACULTY OF VETERINARY | ||
| 52 | Veterinary Medicine | 160 |
| FACULTY OF DENTISTRY | ||
| 53 | Dental Surgery | 220 |
| FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES | ||
| 54 | Physiotherapy | 180 |
| 55 | Radiography | 180 |
| 56 | Medical Laboratory Science | 200 |
| 57 | Nursing | 220 |
| 58 | Optometry | 220 |
| FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES | ||
| 59 | Anatomy | 160 |
| 60 | Biochemistry | 160 |
| 61 | Physiology | 160 |
| 62 | Nutrition & Dietetics | 160 |
| FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES | ||
| 63 | Applied Biology | 160 |
| 64 | Botany | 160 |
| 65 | Microbiology | 160 |
| 66 | Zoology | 160 |
| FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES | ||
| 67 | Accounting | 180 |
| 68 | Banking & Finance | 160 |
| 69 | Business Administration | 160 |
| 70 | Entrepreneurship Studies | 160 |
| 71 | Public Administration | 160 |
| FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
| 72 | Criminology | 180 |
| 73 | Economics | 160 |
| 74 | International Studies | 180 |
| 75 | Political Science | 160 |
| 77 | Sociology | 160 |
| EDUCATION COURSES | ||
| 78 | Geography | 160 |
| 78 | Agriculture | 160 |
| 80 | Technical | 160 |
| 81 | Physics | 160 |
| 82 | French | 160 |
| 83 | History | 160 |
| 84 | Hausa | 160 |
| 85 | Special Education | 160 |
| 86 | Mathematics | 160 |
| 87 | Islamic studies | 160 |
| 88 | Biotechnology | 160 |
| 89 | Education and P.H.E | 160 |
| 90 | Forensic science | 160 |
How to Calculate BUK Aggregate Score?
Below is how you can calculate Bayero University (BUK), Kano aggregate score to know if you are eligible to gain admission into this year’s academic session.
- Divide your JAMB score by 8.
- Also, Divide your Post UTME screening exercise score by 2.
- Sum (add) your JAMB and Post UTME screening exercise score together.
- The final answer you have is your aggregate score.
For Example;
- Your JAMB score is 232, the divide it by 8 (232÷8= 29).
- Also, your Post UTME screening exercise score is 68, then divide it by 2 (68÷2= 34).
- Sum both your JAMB and Post UTME screening exercise score together (29+34=63).
- This means that your aggregate score is 63.
BUK Screening Requirements
After you have successfully met or scored above the newly approved BUK Cut Off Mark, it is very important you have a deep understanding about Bayero University (BUK), Kano admission screening requirements.
- You must have a JAMB score of 160 and above.
- You are required to choose Bayero University, Kano as your first choice of institution
- Prospective qualified candidates of BUK must be sixteen (16) years and above.
- Eligibility candidates must have a good O’level result with at least a minimum of five (5) credits which must not be more than two sittings.
- All Direct Entry (DE) candidates must have obtained a certificate from an accredited institution with a minimum of lower credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Cut Off Mark for BUK Kano?
The Cut-Off-Mark for courses under each faculty at the Bayero University (BUK), Kano is set to be 160 for all the aspiring candidates who are interested in gaining admission into this year’s academic session.
In Conclusion
Bayero University (BUK), Kano is rated as top 5th best leading university in Nigeria with moderate approved JAMB Cut Off Mark for all their undergraduate degree courses.
Gaining admission into Bayero University (BUK), Kano to study your dream course is not that easy as you must meet the admission requirements.
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