YUMSUK Cut Off Mark 2024/2025: Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) has released her admission cut off mark for all courses for the current academic session.
Many people have been searching around just to see the YUMSUK Cut Off Mark for the 2024/2025 academic session and in order to clarify the doubts of all aspirants, we came up with this article today.
Welcome to Arewa Campus NG, here in this article, you will read about nothing the officially approved and released Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) Cut Off Mark for all courses, admission requirements for JAMB UTME aspirants and that of the Direct Entry aspirants.
Before we delver into the main content, we will like to say a few things about this prestigious Arewa institution called Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK).
About Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK)
YUMSUK Overview:
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Other name
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YUMSUK |
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Former names
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Northwest University Kano |
| Motto | Knowledge for self reliance and development |
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Motto in English
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Knowledge for self reliance and development |
| Type | State-Owned |
| Established | 2012 |
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Academic affiliations
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NUC, ASUU |
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Officer in charge
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Isyaku Adamu |
| Chairman | J. D. Amin |
| Chancellor | His Royal Highness Eze, CON, ([[]]) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mukhtar Atiku Kurawa |
| Dean | 7 |
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Academic staff
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500 |
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Administrative staff
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2000 |
| Undergraduates | 9496 |
| Location |
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Brown, green, red |
| Website | www |
From the Arewa Campus panel and some information gathered from the web particularly from the world known Wikipedia, Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) is a Nigerian public university owned by the Kano State Government. It has two campuses: City Campus located in Kano, and the main campus located along General Buhari Way Kofar Ruwa Kano.
In 2017, the university was renamed Yusuf Maitama Sule University as a tribute to Maitama Sule, the influential 20th-century Kano politician.
What Does Cut Off Mark Signify?
Cut off mark is simply that mark that an institution requires from aspirants or candidates who wish to apply for their Post UTME Form and wait for admission into the available undergraduate courses offered in the school to meet or score above in the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME examination.
Introduction to YUMSUK Cut Off Mark
Following the above definition and explanation of the term cut off mark, we can now say that YUMSUK Cut Off Mark is that Mark all YUMSUK aspirants must achieve in the recent JAMB UTME Examination in order to stand a good chance of being offered provisional admission into the Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano to study any course of their choice. If you’re okay with this, then let’s move to YUMSUK Cut Off Mark For 2024/2025 academic session.
YUMSUK Cut Off Mark For 2024/2025 Academic Session
We all know that the JAMB Cut Off Mark for all universities was set at 140 and above. But it is a good thing to know that YUMSUK always leaves her cut off mark at 150 and above as that is what the school Senate approves as an important admission criteria.
This simply means that any one who wishes to apply for an undergraduate course in YUMSUK should write JAMB and score 150 or above to be eligible.
YUMSUK Cut Off Mark For All Courses 2024/2025
YUMSUK has set the general minimum JAMB cut off mark for all courses for the current academic session at 150 or above. Some courses can’t be 150 because they deserve a higher mark.
Below are the courses offered in YUMSUK with their current JAMB cut off mark as seen in the table below:
| Programmes | UTME Cut-off Marks |
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| MBBS, Medicine & Surgery | 230 and above |
| Law | 200 |
| B.Sc. Computer Science B.Sc. Cyber Security B.A. International Studies B.Sc. Software Engineering |
170 |
| B.Sc. Anatomy B.Sc. Biochemistry B.Sc. Physiology B.Sc. Business Administration B.A. Islamic Studies B.LS. Library & Information Science |
165 |
| B.Sc. Biology B.Sc. Biotechnology B.Sc. Botany B.Sc. Microbiology B.Sc. Economics B.Sc. Information & Communication Technology B.Sc. Ed. Biology |
160 |
| B.Sc. Accounting B.A. English Language B.A. Ed. English |
155 |
| B.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. Mathematics B.Sc. Physics B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry B.Sc. Industrial Mathematics B.Sc. Geography B.Sc. Entrepreneur Studies B.Sc. Taxation B.Sc. Ed. Chemistry B.Sc. Ed. Mathematics B.Sc. Ed. Physics B.Sc. Ed. Economics B.A. History & International Studies B.A. Arabic Studies B.A. History B.A. Hausa B.A. Ed. Arabic B.A. Ed. History B.A. Ed. Geography B.A. Ed. Islamic Studies B.Ed. Curriculum Studies B.Ed. Guidance & Counselling B.Ed. Technology B.Tech. Ed. Building Technology B.Tech. Ed. Electrical/Electronic Technology B.Ed. Early Childhood |
150 |
YUMSUK Admission Requirements And Eligibility
In this section, we will be guiding you with the Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) Admission requirements and eligibility for both UTME applicants and Direct Entry.
Requirements for All UTME Aspirants
- Candidates must write the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) and attain an acceptable score in the Use of English (Compulsory)
and three subjects required for the proposed programme of study as set
out by JAMB. - A candidate must in addition to attaining an acceptable score in the Unified
Tertiary Matriculation Examination obtain one of the following
qualifications:
(a) National Examinations Council (NECO)/West African Examinations
Council (WAEC) Senior School Certificate (SSC) or the Senior School
Certificate/General Certificate of Education (SSC/GCE) or equivalents
with credit passes in five (5) subjects including English and Mathematics
obtained at not more than two sittings; except where otherwise
specified.
(b) Grade II Teachers’ Certificate (TC II) with credit or merit passes in at least
five (5) subjects. PLEASE NOTE THAT TCII IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR SOME
PROGRAMMES IN SOME UNIVERSITIES.
(c) National Technical Certificate (NTC), National Business Certificate (NBC)
with credit passes in five (5) subjects including English and Mathematics
obtained at not more than two sittings. For the purpose of NTC/NBC
awarded by National Business and Technical Examination Board
(NABTEB).
1. A credit pass in Mathematics is required for all Science and Social Science
Programmes except where otherwise stated. .
2. A credit pass in English Language is required for all Programmes except
where otherwise stated.
Requirements For All Direct Entry Aspirants
- Candidates with one of the following qualifications may be considered for
admission by Direct Entry:-
(a) A minimum of five (5) subjects passed at not more than two sittings with at
least two (2) at the Principal or Advance Level of the GCE and the others, at
credit level of the SSC/GCE, NTC/NBC. No subject shall be counted at both
Ordinary and Advance Levels.
(b) Passes in two (2) major subjects in the NCE with SSC, NTC/NBC credits or
equivalents in three (3) other subjects (mainly for Education Programmes).
Education may be accepted as a third A/Level subject for those taking
Programmes in Education. - Two (2) credit passes at the IJMB/JUPEB examination or Cambridge moderated
Schools of Basic Studies terminal examination or International Baccalaureate from
recognised institutions with SSCE/GCE, NTC/NBC credits or equivalent in three (3)
other subjects (unless otherwise stated).
FAQs:
Here are the main FAQs regarding the YUMSUK (Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano) cut-off marks for the 2024/2025 academic session:
1. What is the JAMB cut-off mark for YUMSUK?
The cut-off marks for YUMSUK range from 150 to 230, depending on the program. Highly competitive courses like Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) have higher cut-off marks of 230, while less competitive programs such as English Language, History, and Taxation have cut-off marks as low as 150.
2. What are the cut-off marks for popular courses in YUMSUK?
Here are some examples of cut-off marks for specific programs:
- Law: 200
- Computer Science, Cyber Security, International Studies: 170
- Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Business Administration: 165
- Microbiology, Biology, Economics: 160
3. Is the YUMSUK Post UTME form for 2024 available?
Yes, the Post UTME form for the 2024/2025 academic session is out. Be sure to check the university’s website regularly for updates.
4. What happens if I don’t meet the cut-off mark?
If you do not meet the cut-off mark for your desired course, you have two options:
- Change your course to a less competitive one with a lower cut-off mark.
- Consider changing your institution to one that aligns with your scores.
5. How do I calculate my aggregate score?
To calculate your aggregate score for YUMSUK:
- Divide your UTME score by 8.
- Divide your Post-UTME score by 2.
- Add both results together to get your aggregate score. For instance, if you score 200 in UTME and 50 in Post-UTME, your aggregate score would be 50.
In Summary
To summarize this article, we hope you now have an in depth understanding about this YUMSUK Cut Off Mark and the general admission requirements for UTME candidates and Direct Entry.
If you have any doubts about the Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano admission process, then make sure to use the comments section below to ask and you shall get your answers as soon as possible.