Bayero University, Kano (BUK), including its Nursing Science program, is known for a competitive admission process.
Nursing sits under the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, which sets its departmental thresholds above the general eligibility mark.
For the 2025/2026 academic session, BUK has officially published specific cut-off marks that all Nursing aspirants must meet before obtaining Post‑UTME screening forms.
What is the minimum JAMB UTME score required for Nursing Science at BUK?
The official JAMB UTME cut-off for admission into BUK is 160 for general eligibility to apply for any program.
However, for Nursing Science, BUK has established a substantially higher threshold.
Aspiring Nursing students must score at least 220 in JAMB UTME to qualify for admission into Nursing Science.
Thus, while 160 may qualify you for general admission, only 220 + meets the specific departmental demand for Nursing.
Was this cut-off consistent in previous sessions?
Yes. In the 2024/2025 academic session, BUK similarly required a minimum UTME score of 220 for Nursing Science.
Reports show that departmental cut-off marks in this faculty have remained stable over recent years, especially for health-related programs.
This consistency reinforces the validity of the 2025 threshold.
How competitive is Nursing compared to other Allied Health Science programs?
Within BUK’s Allied Health Sciences faculty, Nursing is among the most competitive programs. In 2025/2026:
- Medical Laboratory Science requires 230
- Nursing Science requires 220
- Physiotherapy and Radiography require around 220
This positions Nursing slightly lower than MLS but significantly above general eligibility.
Nursing’s cut-off reflects strong demand for limited slots and aligns with broader national trends for health courses.
What subject combination and O’Level requirements must aspirants meet?
To be eligible, candidates must have:
- A minimum of five credits in WAEC/NECO/NABTEB—English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics—in no more than two sittings.
- UTME subject combination of English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, is essential for Nursing acceptance.
- BUK must be listed as their first-choice institution in JAMB registration.
- Only those who satisfy academic and administrative criteria will be allowed to complete the Post‑UTME screening process.
Meeting the 220 mark ensures eligibility, but these conditions are equally critical for admission success.
How is admission finalized after meeting the cut‑off?
After scoring 220 or higher in JAMB and meeting all secondary requirements, candidates must:
- Purchase and complete the BUK Post‑UTME screening form
- Participate in an aptitude or standardized departmental test
- Pass final ranking based on the Post‑UTME score combined with JAMB and O’Level quality
While official BUK guidance does not detail percentage aggregation publicly, applicants are expected to meet high performance across all areas to secure admission.
What happens if a candidate scores between 200 and 219?
Candidates in this range are not eligible for Nursing Science, even though they may qualify for other disciplines at BUK. No exceptions are made—the 220 cut-off is firm.
Such applicants may consider applying for less competitive Allied Health courses like Physiotherapy or revisit options in the next admission cycle after improving their JAMB score.
What strategies improve admission chances for Nursing at BUK?
If your JAMB score is 220 or above:
- Prioritize top grades in your O’Level subjects.
- Prepare thoroughly for the Post‑UTME screening centre.
- Ensure you understand past departmental question trends.
- List BUK as first choice to avoid disqualification.
- Stay updated through official BUK portals about screening dates and requirements.
Higher JAMB scores (e.g., 230+) provide an advantage but must be backed by strong Post‑UTME and O’Level outcomes.