Borno State University (BOSU), Maiduguri has announced its Post-UTME & Direct Entry screening for the 2025/2026 academic session. If you selected BOSU or plan to, here are all the details you need—cut-off marks, eligibility criteria, how to register, screening dates, and useful tips.
Screening Period
- The registration runs from 11 August 2025 to 31 August 2025.
- This applies to both UTME and Direct Entry candidates.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for BOSU’s Post-UTME/DE screening, you must:
- Choose BOSU as your first-choice institution during UTME registration.
- Meet or exceed the minimum UTME score set for your chosen programme.
- Sit for the relevant UTME subject combinations required by your programme.
- Have at least five relevant credit passes in your O’Level results, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Upload your O’Level results on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
- For Direct Entry applicants:
- Obtain a minimum of 9 points or Merit in NCE, or
- A lower credit in ND/HND, or
- Second Class Lower in a Degree programme, in addition to O’Level credits.
Cut-Off Marks
- The general UTME cut-off mark for BOSU is 150 for many programmes.
- Competitive programmes (especially in Basic Medical & Allied Health Sciences) require higher scores—examples include:
- MBBS (Medicine and Surgery)
- Nursing Science
- Physiotherapy
- Radiography & Medical Laboratory Science
- Candidates who don’t meet the programme-specific cut-off are advised to change to a programme for which their score qualifies via the JAMB portal before registering for screening.
Screening Fee & Payment Mode
- The fee for BOSU Post-UTME/DE screening is ₦2,000.
- Payment is done via Remita (online card payments or at banks via Remita payment slips).
Registration Process
Here’s how to register properly:
- Confirm your UTME registration details are preloaded or verified.
- Generate the payment reference (Remita) and make payment.
- After payment, complete the online form, providing accurate personal, academic, and O’Level result details.
- Upload O’Level result(s) and any Direct Entry credentials if applicable.
- Print out your acknowledgement slip or confirmation for your record.
FAQ — What Applicants Often Ask
Q: What is the minimum UTME score required for BOSU Post-UTME 2025/2026?
A: The baseline is 150, though many courses have higher requirements.
Q: Can I apply if BOSU was not my first choice?
A: No. First-choice institution is required unless you officially changed it before the screening registration deadline.
Q: How many credits do I need in O’Level?
A: At least five credits including English and Mathematics.
Q: What about Direct Entry applicants? What qualifications do they need?
A: They need recognized qualifications such as NCE, ND, HND, or previous degree (depending on programme), plus the O’Level requirements.
Q: When does BOSU screening close?
A: 31 August 2025.
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