Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina (UMYU) Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission: Full UTME and Direct Entry Requirements

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina (UMYU) Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission: Full UTME and Direct Entry Requirements

 Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina (UMYU) Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission: Full UTME and Direct Entry Requirements

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina has officially released the approved cut-off marks for admission into its undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The cut-off marks were approved by the University Senate during its 131st Regular Meeting held on 10th June, 2026, and were officially announced by the Office of the Registrar on 25th June, 2026.

Candidates seeking admission into UMYU are advised to check the cut-off mark for their preferred course and ensure they meet all admission requirements before applying.

UMYU 2026/2027 Cut-Off Marks Released

The university has published the official departmental cut-off marks for all faculties and programmes. These cut-off marks apply to candidates seeking admission through both UTME and Direct Entry (DE).

Meeting the required cut-off mark does not automatically guarantee admission. Candidates must also satisfy all other admission requirements.

General Cut-Off Marks

Most programmes at UMYU have a minimum cut-off mark of 150.

However, some competitive courses require higher scores.

Courses with Higher Cut-Off Marks

- MBBS (Medicine and Surgery) – 220

- Law – 190

- Nursing Science – 190

- Physiotherapy – 190

- Medical Laboratory Science – 180

- Computer Science – 170

- Cyber Security – 170

- Software Engineering – 170

- Business Administration – 160

- Microbiology – 160

- Biochemistry – 160

- Biology – 160

- Medical Physics – 160

Most other undergraduate programmes have a cut-off mark of 150.

Faculties Covered

The released cut-off marks cover programmes in the following faculties:

- Faculty of Management Sciences

- Faculty of Social Sciences

- Faculty of Humanities

- Faculty of Law

- Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

- Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences

- College of Health Sciences

- Faculty of Education

- Faculty of Agriculture

Candidates should carefully check the cut-off mark for their chosen course before proceeding with the admission process.

Admission Requirements

Apart from meeting the required cut-off mark, candidates are expected to:

- Choose UMYU as their first-choice institution through JAMB.

- Possess at least five relevant O’Level credit passes in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or an equivalent examination.

- Meet the subject combination requirements for their chosen course.

- Upload their O’Level results to the JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS).

- Follow all admission instructions issued by the university.

Important Notice to Candidates

The university has advised all candidates who selected Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) as their first-choice institution to visit any accredited JAMB CBT Centre or JAMB office to upload their O’Level results to JAMB CAPS if they have not already done so.

Candidates should also regularly check the university’s admission updates and JAMB CAPS for further information about screening and admission.

Why You Should Check the Cut-Off Mark

Checking the approved cut-off mark will help you:

- Know if you qualify for your preferred course.

- Prepare for the admission screening process.

- Consider changing to another course if your score is below the required mark.

- Improve your chances of gaining admission.

Conclusion

The Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina (UMYU) has officially released the 2026/2027 UTME and Direct Entry cut-off marks for all undergraduate programmes. While most courses have a minimum cut-off mark of 150, competitive programmes such as Medicine, Nursing, Law, Medical Laboratory Science, Computer Science, Cyber Security, and Software Engineering require higher scores.

Candidates are encouraged to check the cut-off mark for their preferred course, upload their O’Level results to JAMB CAPS, and complete all admission requirements to increase their chances of gaining admission into UMYU for the 2026/2027 academic session.