BUK Cut off Mark 2026/2027 for all courses is out – Bayero University Kano (BUK) has announced the approved JAMB and Post UTME screening and departmental cut off marks for all courses.
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All You Need to Know About Bayero University Kano Cut off Mark 2026/2027
Bayero University Kano (BUK) cut off mark is the minimum score candidates must obtain in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to be eligible for admission into the 2026/2027 academic session.
BUK has three cut off marks, namely:

- Merit Cut off Mark
- Catchment Cut off Mark and
- ELDs Cut off Mark
BUK 2026 cut off mark is fixed based on:
- The number of candidates seeking admission this year
- The available admission quota for each course
- Overall performance in the 2026 JAMB and Post UTME
The good news is that BUK will offer you admission if you meet the benchmark for your chosen course and programme.
BUK Cut Off Mark 2026/2027 for All Courses
Bayero University Kano (BUK) cut off Mark for admission into the 2026/2027 academic session is 160 and above.
Thus, to be eligible for BUK Post UTME Screening 2026/2027, you must have a JAMB score of 160 or higher.
BUK Departmental Cut Off Mark 2026/2027 for All Courses
Bayero University Kano (BUK) departmental cut off Mark 2026/2027 is 160 and above.
BUK courses and their cut off mark:
| Agriculture | 160 |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture | 160 |
| Food Science and Technology | 160 |
| Forestry and Wildlife Management | 160 |
| Environmental Science | 160 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 180 |
| Nursing Science | 220 |
| Physiotherapy | 190 |
| Radiography | 190 |
| Optometry | 190 |
| Arabic | 160 |
| English | 160 |
| French | 160 |
| Hausa | 160 |
| History | 160 |
| Islamic Studies | 160 |
| Linguistics | 160 |
| Shariah | 160 |
| Anatomy | 160 |
| Biochemistry | 160 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | 170 |
| Physiology | 160 |
| Medicine and Surgery | 250 |
| Theatre and Performing Arts | 160 |
| Information and Media Studies | 160 |
| Mass Communication | 200 |
| Computer Science | 200 |
| Cyber Security | 190 |
| Information Technology | 170 |
| Software Engineering | 200 |
| Dentistry/Dental Surgery | 220 |
| Architecture | 200 |
| Environmental Management | 160 |
| Estate Management | 160 |
| Geography | 160 |
| Geology | 160 |
| Meteorology | 160 |
| Quantity Surveying | 160 |
| Urban and Regional Planning | 160 |
| Technology Education | 160 |
| Adult Education | 160 |
| Early Childhood Education | 160 |
| Primary Education | 160 |
| Special Education | 160 |
| Biology | 160 |
| Chemistry | 160 |
| Economics | 160 |
| Health Education | 160 |
| Mathematics | 160 |
| Physical Education | 160 |
| Physics | 160 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 160 |
| Automotive Engineering | 160 |
| Chemical Engineering | 160 |
| Civil Engineering | 180 |
| Computer Engineering | 180 |
| Electrical Engineering | 170 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 160 |
| Mechatronics Engineering | 170 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 170 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 160 |
| Common and Islamic Law | 210 |
| Applied Biology | 160 |
| Botany | 160 |
| Microbiology | 160 |
| Zoology | 160 |
| Doctor of Pharmacy | 220 |
| Electronics with Physics | 160 |
| Forensic Science | 160 |
| Industrial Chemistry | 160 |
| Statistics | 160 |
| Accounting | 170 |
| Business Administration | 180 |
| Entrepreneurship | 160 |
| Finance | 160 |
| Public Administration | 160 |
| Taxation | 160 |
| Criminology | 170 |
| International Relations | 160 |
| Library and Information Science | 160 |
| Political Science | 160 |
| Sociology | 160 |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | 160 |
Now that you know the approved BUK cut off Mark for all courses 2026/2027, the next step is to register for the Post UTME screening and wait for admission.
You may want to check out our expert guides on:
- BUK Post UTME form
- How to Gain Admission in BUK
- BUK Admission List
- JAMB Cut off Mark for All Schools
- School whose Post UTME Form is out
- School whose Admission List is out