BUK Extends Post-UTME Screening Deadline for 2025/2026 Admission – Check New Date and Cut-Off Marks

The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has officially extended the closing date for its 2025/2026 Post-UTME Online Screening Exercise.

The new deadline is now Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

This extension gives prospective students one final chance to complete their registration. However, the university has made it clear that no further extension will be granted.

If you’re planning to study at BUK this year, this is your golden opportunity to secure your spot. Don’t wait until the last minute — once the portal closes, that’s it.

Who Is Eligible for BUK Post-UTME 2025/2026?

To qualify for the BUK screening exercise, you must:

• Have selected Bayero University, Kano as your first choice in the 2025 UTME.
• Meet the faculty-specific cut-off mark set by the university. Unlike some schools, BUK does not use one general cut-off mark. Instead, each faculty has its own requirement.

BUK Faculty Cut-Off Marks for 2025/2026

Here’s the breakdown of cut-off marks for different faculties and courses:

• Faculty of Agriculture: All courses – 160
• Allied Health Sciences: Nursing – 220, Medical Lab Science – 200, Physiotherapy – 180, Radiography – 180, Environmental Health Science – 180, Optometry – 200
• Arts & Islamic Studies: All courses – 160
• Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiology – 160
• Clinical Sciences (MBBS): 240
• Communication: Mass Communication – 190, others – 160
• Computing: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering – 190, Information Tech – 180
• Dentistry: Dental Surgery – 200
• Engineering: Civil & Computer Eng. – 180, others – 160
• Law: Common & Islamic Law – 200
• Pharmacy: Doctor of Pharmacy – 220
• Physical & Life Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, Management, Veterinary Medicine: Mostly 160, except Accounting – 180, International Relations – 180, Architecture – 200, etc.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for BUK Post-UTME

Follow these simple steps to complete your screening:

1. Visit the BUK website and click on “2025 UTME Online Screening Exercise.”
2. Login with your JAMB Registration Number as username and UTME aggregate score as password.
3. Fill out the form carefully. (Your JAMB photo will remain your official photo until graduation.)
4. Pay the ₦2,000 screening fee using the generated Personalised Payment Invoice (PPI) and Remita code.
   • Pay online via ATM or internet banking.
   • Or pay at any commercial bank, then return online to confirm your payment and print your acknowledgement slip.
5. Upload your O’Level results on JAMB CAPS. (Failure to do this means automatic disqualification.)

Important Things to Note

• Only two O’Level sittings are allowed.
• Blind and international candidates are exempted from the test but must still register online.
• Any false information leads to disqualification.
• If you miss the deadline, you will not be considered — no late registration will be accepted.

Final Thoughts

This BUK Post-UTME extension is a lifeline for candidates who haven’t applied. If BUK is your dream school, this is the time to act.

Remember, meeting the cut-off mark is just the beginning. Admission is highly competitive, and only those who follow the process correctly will make it through.

Don’t wait — complete your registration before September 16, 2025.

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