BUK Post UTME Screening Form for 2026/2027 Admission

The official BUK Post UTME Screening Form for the 2026/2027 admission session is finally out. If you chose Bayero University, Kano as your first-choice institution and scored up to your course cut-off mark, you are officially eligible to apply.

The university has opened its online portal for registration from Friday, 19 June to Sunday, 16 August 2026. This gives you a clear window to submit your details and take the next big step toward your undergraduate degree.

Navigating the application process can feel stressful, but doing it correctly is crucial. A simple error or failing to upload your O’Level results on JAMB CAPS will lead to instant disqualification.

This article walks you through the full process step-by-step. Keep reading to learn about the eligible cut-off marks, the N2,000 Remita payment procedure, and the vital screening rules you must follow to secure your admission.

Who is Eligible for BUK Post UTME Screening Form?

Candidates who chose Bayero University, Kano as their first-choice university and scored the required minimum mark for their chosen programme are eligible for the online screening exercise.

Each programme has its own stated minimum score, so a candidate should check the faculty list before paying the screening fee, because the stated score is the first guide for programme eligibility.

What are the BUK Cut-off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission?

The required minimum scores are listed below by faculty and programme.

Faculty of Agriculture

• B. Agricultural Economics and Extension, 160
• B. Agriculture, 160
• B. Fisheries and Aquaculture, 160
• B. Food Science and Technology, 160
• B. Forestry and Wildlife Management, 160

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

• B. Environmental Science, 160
• B. Medical Laboratory Science, 200
• B. Nursing, 210
• B. Physiotherapy, 190
• B. Radiography, 190
• Doctor of Optometry, 190

Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies

• B.A. Arabic, 160
• B.A. English, 160
• B.A. French, 160
• B.A. Hausa, 160
• B.A. History, 160
• B.A. Islamic Studies, 160
• B.A. Linguistics, 160
• B.A. Shari’ah, 160

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• B.Sc. Anatomy, 160
• B.Sc. Biochemistry, 160
• B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics, 160
• B.Sc. Physiology, 160

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• MBBS, 250

Faculty of Communication

• B.A. Theatre and Performing Arts, 160
• B.Sc. Information and Media Studies, 160
• B.Sc. Mass Communication, 180

Faculty of Computing

• B.Sc. Computer Science, 190
• B.Sc. Cyber Security, 190
• B.Sc. Information Technology, 190
• B.Sc. Software Engineering, 200

Faculty of Dentistry

• B. Dentistry/Dental Surgery, 220

Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences

• B.Sc. Architecture, 190
• B.Sc. Building, 160
• B.Sc. Environmental Management, 160
• B.Sc. Estate Management, 160
• B.Sc. Geography, 160
• B.Sc. Geology, 160
• B.Sc. Meteorology, 160
• B.Sc. Quantity Surveying, 160
• B. Urban and Regional Planning, 160

Faculty of Education

• B. Technology Education, 160
• B.A. (Ed) Adult Education, 160
• B.A. (Ed) Arabic, 160
• B.A. (Ed) Early Childhood Education, 160
• B.A. (Ed) English, 160
• B.A. (Ed) French, 160
• B.A. (Ed) Hausa, 160
• B.A. (Ed) History, 160
• B.A. (Ed) Islamic Studies, 160
• B.A. (Ed) Primary Education, 160
• B.A. (Ed) Special Education, 160
• B.Sc. (Ed) Agriculture, 160
• B.Sc. (Ed) Biology, 160
• B.Sc. (Ed) Chemistry, 160
• B.Sc. (Ed) Economics, 160
• B.Sc. (Ed) Geography, 160
• B.Sc. (Ed) Health Education, 160
• B.Sc. (Ed) Mathematics, 160
• B.Sc. (Ed) Physical Education, 160
• B.Sc. (Ed) Physics, 160

Faculty of Engineering

• B. Eng. Agricultural Engineering, 160
• B. Eng. Automotive Engineering, 160
• B. Eng. Chemical Engineering, 160
• B. Eng. Civil Engineering, 170
• B. Eng. Computer Engineering, 170
• B. Eng. Electrical Engineering, 170
• B. Eng. Mechanical Engineering, 160
• B. Eng. Mechatronics Engineering, 160
• B. Eng. Petroleum Engineering, 160
• B. Eng. Telecommunication Engineering, 160

Faculty of Law

• LL.B. Common and Islamic Law, 200

Faculty of Life Sciences

• B.Sc. Applied Biology, 160
• B.Sc. Botany, 160
• B.Sc. Biotechnology, 160
• B.Sc. Microbiology, 160
• B.Sc. Zoology, 160

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Doctor of Pharmacy, 220
• B.Sc. Pharmacology, 180

Faculty of Physical Sciences

• B.Sc. Chemistry, 160
• B.Sc. Electronics with Physics, 160
• B.Sc. Forensic Science, 160
• B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry, 160
• B.Sc. Mathematics, 160
• B.Sc. Physics, 160
• B.Sc. Statistics, 160

Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences

• B.Sc. Accounting, 170
• B.Sc. Business Administration, 170
• B.Sc. Economics, 160
• B.Sc. Entrepreneurship, 160
• B.Sc. Finance, 160
• B.Sc. Public Administration, 160
• B.Sc. Taxation, 160

Faculty of Social Sciences

• B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies, 160
• B.Sc. International Relations, 160
• B.Sc. Library and Information Science, 160
• B.Sc. Political Science, 160
• B.Sc. Sociology, 160

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 170

How Will Candidates Apply for BUK Post UTME Screening?

The application will be completed through the Bayero University online screening platform, which will be accessed from the Bayero University official website.

Candidates should use the 2026 UTME Online Screening Exercise link on the homepage.

What are the BUK Post UTME Registration Steps?

The registration process should be completed with the candidate’s correct UTME details, because the JAMB photograph will be the valid identity photograph for admitted candidates throughout their stay at Bayero University, Kano.

1. Visit the Bayero University website.
2. Click “2026 UTME Online Screening Exercise” on the homepage.
3. Log in with the UTME Registration Number as username.
4. Use the UTME aggregate score as password.
5. Fill the profile update form with the required details.
6. Generate and download the BUK Personalised Payment Invoice, PPI.
7. Use the Remita Retrieval Reference, RRR, on the invoice to pay the screening fee.
8. Print the acknowledgement slip after successful payment.
9. For bank payment, return to the portal and use the “check your payment” button before printing the acknowledgement card.

The candidate’s photograph uploaded from JAMB will be used as the valid identity photograph, so the screening profile should be treated as an official admission record.

How Much is the BUK Post UTME Screening Fee?

The screening fee is N2,000.

The Personalised Payment Invoice will contain a Remita Retrieval Reference for payment and candidates may pay online with a credit or debit card, internet banking or through any commercial bank nationwide after printing the invoice.

What Should Candidates do After Paying Through a Bank?

Candidates who pay through a commercial bank should return to the screening site and process the payment with the “check your payment” button.

The acknowledgement card can then be printed after the payment has been confirmed on the portal.

What are the O’Level Upload Rules for BUK Screening?

Candidates are advised to visit any JAMB office or accredited CBT centre nearest to them to upload their O’Level result or results on JAMB CAPS.

Accepted results include WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS or equivalent qualifications.

Only candidates whose O’Level results are on JAMB CAPS can be proposed and recommended to JAMB for approval and a candidate may supply a maximum of two different O’Level examination results.

What Rules Should Candidates Follow During Registration?

Candidates should supply correct information during the online screening registration, since false information will lead to disqualification.

The following points should be checked before final submission:

• Bayero University, Kano is the first-choice university
• UTME score meets the stated score for the selected programme
• O’Level results have been uploaded on JAMB CAPS
• A maximum of two O’Level examination results has been supplied
• Payment has been confirmed before the acknowledgement card is printed
• The screening registration is completed within the stated period

Are Blind and Foreign Candidates Required to Take the Aptitude Test?

Blind and foreign candidates are exempted from the aptitude test.

They still need to complete the online registration for the screening exercise.

What Happens if a Candidate Misses the Deadline?

Any candidate who fails to register for the screening exercise within the stated period will not be considered for admission screening.

The registration window is from Friday, 19 June 2026 to Sunday, 16 August 2026, so candidates should complete the online process before the closing date.

Where Should Candidates Send Questions About the BUK Screening?

Candidates who have an enquiry or face any difficulty during the screening process should write to the email provided on the portal.

The official screening portal should be used for current application details, payment confirmation and acknowledgement card printing.