UMYU Post-UTME & Direct Entry Screening 2025/2026: Cut-Off Marks, Eligibility, How to Apply & Programmes Offered
Looking to secure admission into Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina for the 2025/2026 academic session? This guide gives you a clear roadmap—covering cut-off marks, eligibility, application process, and available programmes.
Official Cut-Off Marks for UMYU 2025/2026
UMYU has released the confirmed minimum UTME cut-off marks required for various undergraduate programmes:
- General cut-offs range from 150 to 160.
- Highly competitive courses include:
- Computer Science: 170
- Law: 190
- Medicine & Surgery (MBBS): 220
- Other notable cut-off marks include:
- Accounting, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Admin, Economics, Environmental Management, Microbiology, Public Administration: 160
- Agriculture, Arabic, Early Childhood Education, etc.: 150
Eligibility Criteria
UTME Candidates
To qualify for Post-UTME screening:
- You must have scored at or above the departmental cut-off mark for your chosen programme.
- UMYU must have been your first-choice institution during UTME registration.
- Be ready with at least five O’Level credit passes, including English and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
Direct Entry (DE) Candidates
- DE candidates need to upload their A-Level equivalents—such as NCE, IJMB or Diploma.
- DE screening is done online only; DE applicants are not required to attend a physical aptitude test.
Important Note on Accuracy
UMYU has warned the public to disregard any unofficial cut-off marks circulated on social media sources, which are potentially misleading or fraudulent. Only official announcements made by the university should be trusted.
How to Apply for UMYU Post-UTME 2025/2026
- Open the Post-UTME Portal during the registration window (typically late August to late September).
- Register an account, providing accurate personal details and a valid email address.
- Upload the following documents:
- UTME or DE slip for the year 2025
- O’Level results
- Valid identification (e.g. National ID, Passport, Indigene Letter)
- A’Level results, if applying via Direct Entry
- Pay the screening fee of ₦2,000 through the Post-UTME Portal.
- UTME candidates attend the physical aptitude test—bring your payment slip and hard copies of your credentials.
- DE candidates need to send hard copies of credentials to the Registrar after registration.
- Registered candidates with special needs are exempted from the aptitude test but must still submit their credentials.
UMYU Programmes and Faculties
UMYU offers a wide range of undergraduate programmes across several faculties:
- Humanities & Social Sciences: Arabic, English, French, History, Islamic Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Local Government & Development, Islamic Law, Law
- Natural & Applied Sciences: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Microbiology, Environmental Management, Forestry & Wildlife, Meteorology, Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Education: Specializations in Education & Arabic, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Geography, Hausa, History, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Early Childhood, Primary, and Special Education
- Management Sciences: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics
- Professional Programmes: Medicine & Surgery
Summary Table: Key Info at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| UTME Cut-Off Marks | From 150 to 220 (varies by programme) |
| Highly Competitive | Computer Science (170), Law (190), MBBS (220) |
| Eligibility UTME | Must meet programme cut-off, have O’Levels, and choose UMYU as first-choice |
| DE Candidates | Upload A’Levels, complete online only, no physical test |
| Application Process | Upload documents, pay ₦2,000, UTME candidates attend exercise; DE mail docs |
| Special Needs Support | Exempt from test; still submit credentials |
| Faculties & Programmes | Wide offerings in Sciences, Humanities, Education, Medicine, etc. |
Final Thoughts
If you’re aiming for admission into UMYU for the 2025/2026 session, make sure to:
- Exceed the departmental cut-off mark for your course.
- Upload proper credentials and pay your ₦2,000 screening fee.
- Follow instructions carefully especially if applying via DE or requiring special considerations.
- Prepare well for the screening process as it influences final selection.
UMYU offers a broad land of opportunity across humanites, sciences, medicine, and more—if you position yourself well, your admission journey starts now.
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