BUK Post-UTME Form: Cut-off Mark, Eligibility And Registration Details

For those who have been asking, is BUK Post-UTME form out for 2026? When is the date for 2026 BUK Post-UTME examination? How do I register for BUK Post-UTME before the deadline? This article for you. You shall find below the latest BUK Post UTME 2026/2027 Updates as at today.

BUK Post-UTME Registration, Cut-off mark, screening date, application cost and deadline for the 2026/2027 academic session have been announced. General cut-off mark is 180 (Check the list below for the specific cut-off mark of your faculty).

The BUK Post-UTME Screening Period will open from 24th August 2026 to 29th August 2026. Visit www.buk.edu.ng to confirm the day and time of your departmental screening as well as the location.

Visit www.buk.edu.ng/eportals to submit an application for the BUK Post-UTME.

Bayero University Senate has approved that all candidates who applied for admission into the University, in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), should be screened through aptitude test.

ELIGIBILITY

UTME Candidates must have chosen Bayero University as First Choice and scored not less than the indicated minimum score for various Faculties/Programmes as stated below:

PROGRAMME/UTME Score

1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE. 180 and above
2. FACULTY OF ARTS AND ISLAMIC STUDIES. 180 and above
3. FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES 200 and above
4. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES180 and above
5. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES 220 and above
6. FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & IT. 180 and above
7. FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION 180 and above
8. FACULTY OF DENTISTRY 220 and above
9. FACULTY OF EARTH & ENV. SCIENCES180 and above
10. FACULTY OF EDUCATION 180 and above

11.FACULTY OF ENGINEERING 180 and above

1. FACULTY OF LAW 200 and above
2. FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES 180 and above
3. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 180 and above
4. FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 220 and above
5. FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES 180 and above
6. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 180 and above
7. BLIND & DEAF CANDIDATES (FOR ALL PROGRAMMES) 150 and above.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Step 1: Login-At the homepage of the Bayero University website www.buk.edu.ng click

2026 UTME REGISTRATION FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE

Step 2: Photo Upload-Login using your UTME Number and UTME Aggregate (total score), then upload your passport-sized photograph. Note that the photograph uploaded will be the only valid ID for all admitted candidates throughout their stay in Bayero University, Kano.

Step 3: Profile Update -Fill-in the Applicants’ Particulars Form.

Step 4: Generation of BUK PPF-Print your personalised payment invoice to make the payment of N2,000.00 being cost of screening  at any commercial bank nationwide via the e-payment Remita platform.

Step 5: Submit RRR Used-After successfully generated BUKPPF and using the Remita e-payment platform a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number is generated for you.

The RRR uniquely ties your payment to your application account, after obtaining your RRR, login to your application account and submit the RRR used for payment. Note that submitting the RRR in the application portal is not tied to your actual payment.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

The Payment for the registration will start from 22nd August to 26th August, 2026. Portal for registration and printing of acknowledgment slip will be closed by midnight of Monday, 24th August, 2026.

 

DATE OF POST – UTME TEST

The date of the Post UTME examinations will be announced in the media as well as communicated to all registered applicants via their gsm and email addresses. The Venue, Time and Sitting Arrangement for the test will be on applicants’ Examination Cards.

Note that the schedule (Venue and Time) of the BUK Aptitude Test will be communicated to you using the phone number and/or e-mail address (used in JAMB registration) you supplied in your profile update.

Also note that blind, deaf and foreign candidates are exempted from the aptitude test. However, they need to register online.

Comprehensive list of those who have made the requirements will be published in the University website please check www.buk.edu.ng

ANY CANDIDATE WHO FAILS TO REGISTER FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE WITHIN THE STIPULATED DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NOTICE ON JAMB O’LEVEL REQUIREMENT:

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has indicated that it would not clear any shortlisted candidate who does not have ‘O Level results.

All candidate therefore, are advised to visit any JAMB Office or accredited CBT centre nearest to them to upload their O level results (WAEC, NECO, etc.).

Even candidates who do not satisfy the University screening conditions below are advised to provide the details for consideration by other institutions. (Note that supplying false information will result in disqualification).

You are allowed to supply a maximum of two different O’ Level examination results.

Signed

FATIMA BINTA MOHAMMED.

REGISTRAR

BUK Post-UTME Form 2026: Cut-off Mark, Eligibility And Registration Details.

To get the latest information and updates form your School Click Here.

Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges Of Education That Accepts Between 160 To 170 Cut-Off Mark

You do not need to be concerned if you are frustrated or have lost hope of gaining admission because your JAMB score is less than 180. You still have several options for admission to one of Nigeria’s educational institutions.

We have compiled a list of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria that accept 160-170 cut-off marks, from which you can choose to pursue your dream of a successful academic career.

1. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State – 170
2. Redeemers University, Ogun State – 170
3. Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State – 170
4. Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, Oyo State – 170
5. Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State – 170
6. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State – 170
7. Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State – 170
8. Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto State – 160
9. Paul University, Awka, Anambra State – 160
10. Nana Aishat Memorial College of Education, Kwara State – 160
11. Madonna University, Okija, Imo State – 160
12. Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State – 160
13. Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State – 160
14. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Ekiti State – 160
15. Hallmark University, Ijebu-Itele, Ogun State – 160
16. Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu-Nike, Enugu State – 160
17. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State – 160
18. Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State – 160
19. Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State – 160
20. Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State – 160
21. College of Agriculture, Jalingo, Taraba State – 160
22. City of College of Education, Garki, Abuja FCT – 160
23. Calvin Foundation College of Education, Naka, Benue State – 160
24. Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State – 160
25. Baze University, Abuja, FCT – 160
26. Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos State – 160
27. American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State – 160
28. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State – 160
29. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State – 160

Frequently Asked Questions:

So, when will BUK hold the Post UTME Screening?

BUK Post UTME Screening Date is 24th August 2026 to 29th August 2026. Check the time your departmental screening will hold and also the venue on www.buk.edu.ng

If you have any more questions and inquiries concerning this information, kindly indicate that via the comment box below.