YUMSUK requires a minimum UTME score of 160 to be eligible for any undergraduate program.
This reflects the national minimum and aligns with official university guidelines.
Departmental Cut-Off Marks (Course-Specific)
After meeting the general threshold, each program has its own UTME benchmark.
The official departmental cut-offs for 2024/2025, likely unchanged for 2025/2026—are:
- Medicine & Surgery (MBBS): 230 UTME
- Law: 200 UTME
- Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, International Studies: 170 UTME
- Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Business Administration, Islamic Studies, Library & Information Science: 165 UTME
- Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology, Economics, ICT, Education‑Biology, Accounting (155 UTME), English Language & Ed English (155 UTME): 160–155 UTME.
- Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Mathematics, Geography, Entrepreneur Studies, Taxation, and education variants in Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Early Childhood, Curriculum Studies, Guidance & Counselling, Building/Electrical Technology: 150 UTME.
Cut-Off by Programme Category
| Programme / Faculty | UTME Cut-off |
| Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) | 230 |
| Law | 200 |
| Computer Science / Cyber Security / Software Eng | 170 |
| International Studies | 170 |
| Anatomy / Biochemistry / Physiology | 165 |
| Business Admin / Islamic Studies / Library Sci | 165 |
| Accounting / English (Education & Language) | 155 |
| General Sciences / Arts / Education variants | 150 |
What This Means for Applicants
160 UTME is enough for less competitive courses (e.g., Chemistry, Early Childhood Education).
155–165 UTME qualifies candidates for mid-tier programs like Accounting, Physiology, or Business Administration.
170 UTME and above is needed for high-demand courses like Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, and International Studies.
200 UTME is the threshold for Law, while 230 UTME is required for Medicine & Surgery.
The general cut-off of 160 aligns with the national minimum and is consistent across official updates.
Departmental cut-offs reflect competition and available resources—Medicine has remained at 230 UTME, and Law at 200 UTME, as confirmed by prior session records .
Steps After Hitting the Cut-Off
- Apply for the Post‑UTME form once you meet the departmental cut-off.
- Sit the Post‑UTME exam, where your score is combined with UTME and O-Level results.
- Admission depends on your final aggregate and departmental ranking, not just UTME score.