Bayero University Kano (BUK) Post UTME Screening Form 2026/2027: Eligibility, Cut-Off Marks, Registration Guide and Important Details

Bayero University Kano (BUK) Post UTME Screening Form 2026/2027: Eligibility, Cut-Off Marks, Registration Guide and Important Details

 Bayero University Kano (BUK) Post UTME Screening Form 2026/2027: Eligibility, Cut-Off Marks, Registration Guide and Important Details

Bayero University Kano (BUK) Post UTME Screening Exercise 2026/2027

The management of has announced the commencement of the 2026/2027 Online Screening Exercise for candidates seeking admission through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

According to the official notice released by the Office of the Registrar, the online screening exercise will run from Friday, 19th June 2026 to Sunday, 16th August 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in the screening exercise, candidates must:

• Choose Bayero University Kano (BUK) as their First Choice Institution during JAMB registration.

• Score at least the approved cut-off mark for their chosen course.

• Upload their O'Level results on the JAMB CAPS portal.

• Complete the online screening registration before the closing date.

 

BUK 2026/2027 Cut-Off Marks by Faculty

Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics and Extension – 160

• Agriculture – 160

• Fisheries and Aquaculture – 160

• Food Science and Technology – 160

• Forestry and Wildlife Management – 160

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

• Environmental Science – 160

• Medical Laboratory Science – 200

• Nursing – 210

• Physiotherapy – 190

• Radiography – 190

• Doctor of Optometry – 190

Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies

• Arabic – 160

• English – 160

• French – 160

• Hausa – 160

• History – 160

• Islamic Studies – 160

• Linguistics – 160

• Shariah – 160

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Anatomy – 160

• Biochemistry – 160

• Nutrition and Dietetics – 160

• Physiology – 160

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• MBBS (Medicine and Surgery) – 250

Faculty of Communication

• Theatre and Performing Arts – 160

• Information and Media Studies – 160

• Mass Communication – 180

Faculty of Computing

• Computer Science – 190

• Cyber Security – 190

• Information Technology – 190

• Software Engineering – 200

Faculty of Dentistry

• Dentistry/Dental Surgery – 220

Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences

• Architecture – 190

• Building – 160

• Environmental Management – 160

• Estate Management – 160

• Geography – 160

• Geology – 160

• Meteorology – 160

• Quantity Surveying – 160

• Urban and Regional Planning – 160

Faculty of Education

All Education programmes have a cut-off mark of 160, including:

• Adult Education

• Arabic Education

• Early Childhood Education

• English Education

• French Education

• Hausa Education

• History Education

• Islamic Studies Education

• Primary Education

• Special Education

• Agricultural Education

• Biology Education

• Chemistry Education

• Economics Education

• Geography Education

• Health Education

• Mathematics Education

• Physical Education

• Physics Education

• Technology Education

Faculty of Engineering

• Agricultural Engineering – 160

• Automotive Engineering – 160

• Chemical Engineering – 160

• Civil Engineering – 170

• Computer Engineering – 170

• Electrical Engineering – 170

• Mechanical Engineering – 160

• Mechatronics Engineering – 160

• Petroleum Engineering – 160

• Telecommunication Engineering – 160

Faculty of Law

• Common and Islamic Law – 200

Faculty of Life Sciences

• Applied Biology – 160

• Botany – 160

• Biotechnology – 160

• Microbiology – 160

• Zoology – 160

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Doctor of Pharmacy – 220

• Pharmacology – 180

Faculty of Physical Sciences

• Chemistry – 160

• Electronics with Physics – 160

• Forensic Science – 160

• Industrial Chemistry – 160

• Mathematics – 160

• Physics – 160

• Statistics – 160

Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences

• Accounting – 170

• Business Administration – 170

• Economics – 160

• Entrepreneurship – 160

• Finance – 160

• Public Administration – 160

• Taxation – 160

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Criminology and Security Studies – 160

• International Relations – 160

• Library and Information Science – 160

• Political Science – 160

• Sociology – 160

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – 170

 

How to Apply for BUK Post UTME Screening 2026/2027

Step 1: Visit the BUK Portal

Go to the official BUK website and click on 2026 UTME Online Screening Exercise.

Step 2: Login

Use:

• JAMB Registration Number as Username

• UTME Aggregate Score as Password

Step 3: Update Your Profile

Fill in all required information carefully. Note that the photograph uploaded through JAMB will serve as the official identification throughout your stay at BUK.

Step 4: Generate Payment Invoice

Generate and download your Personalized Payment Invoice (PPI).

Step 5: Pay Screening Fee

Candidates are required to pay ₦2,000 screening fee.

Payment can be made through:

• Debit/Credit Card

• Internet Banking

• Commercial Banks nationwide

Step 6: Print Acknowledgement Slip

After successful payment, print your acknowledgement slip as proof of registration.

 

Important Information for Candidates

1. Candidates must upload their O'Level results (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS, or equivalent) on JAMB CAPS.

2. Candidates who fail to upload their results may not be considered for admission.

3. Submission of false information will lead to disqualification.

4. Candidates can combine a maximum of two O'Level results.

5. Blind and foreign candidates are exempted from the aptitude test but must complete online registration.

6. Candidates experiencing difficulties should contact the university through the official portal.

7. Any candidate who fails to register within the stipulated period will not be considered for admission.

 

Closing Date

The BUK 2026/2027 Online Screening Exercise closes on:

Sunday, 16th August 2026

Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the deadline to avoid missing the opportunity for admission consideration.

Final Note

All prospective students are encouraged to verify their eligibility, upload their O'Level results on JAMB CAPS, pay the screening fee, and complete the online screening exercise before the deadline. Meeting the cut-off mark does not automatically guarantee admission, as admission will depend on departmental requirements and available quota.