Kaduna State University cut-off mark for all courses
Every year, thousands of students chase the Kaduna State University cut-off mark for all courses thinking it’s a fixed destination. It is not. It is a moving target.
In the current 2026 admission cycle, the competition is fiercer than ever because everyone is running away from expensive private universities. If you want to study at KASU, you need to understand how the school actually selects its students, not just the numbers they post on their website.
Quick List of Kaduna State University cut-off mark for all courses
-
Medicine and Surgery: 250 and above
-
Pharmacy: 240 and above
-
Nursing Science: 230 and above
-
Law: 220 and above
-
Medical Laboratory Science: 220 and above
-
Computer Science: 190 and above
-
Microbiology: 180 and above
-
Biochemistry: 180 and above
-
Mass Communication: 190 and above
-
Accounting: 180 and above
-
Political Science: 180 and above
-
Economics: 180 and above
-
Architecture: 190 and above
-
Civil Engineering: 180 and above
-
Electrical/Electronics Engineering: 180 and above
-
Mechanical Engineering: 180 and above
-
Business Administration: 180 and above
-
Sociology: 170 and above
-
English and Linguistics: 170 and above
-
Other Science and Arts courses: 170
The Truth About the Kaduna State University cut-off mark for all courses
1. Medicine and Surgery
If you are aiming for Medicine at KASU with a 200 JAMB score, you are joking. While the official minimum might sit around 200, the actual departmental cut-off mark for 2026 is much higher. You need at least 250 to even stand a chance. Even then, your O’level results must be clean—no D7s in core subjects. KASU prioritizes merit, but they also consider the Catchment Area and ELDS (Educationally Less Developed States). If you aren’t from Kaduna, your score needs to be “extra” to beat the local quota.
2. Pharmacy and Nursing Science
These two are the “Plan B” for everyone who missed Medicine, which makes them incredibly crowded. For Pharmacy, don’t walk into the screening with anything less than 240. Nursing is even more chaotic because of the high number of female applicants. The post-UTME screening score will be added to your JAMB result to get an average. If your average is low, you will be pushed to the Faculty of Science to study Botany or Zoology. That is the cold truth.
3. Faculty of Law
Law is prestigious, and KASU treats it as such. The JAMB cut-off mark for Law might be 200 on paper, but the reality is 220 and above. You must have a very strong background in Literature-in-English and CRK/IRK. If your O’level isn’t “one sitting,” you are already starting with a disadvantage. Most successful Law applicants in Nigeria usually have a composite score that is well above the average.
4. Management and Social Sciences
Courses like Accounting, Economics, and Mass Communication are the “hot cakes” of this faculty. For these, a score of 180 to 190 is usually the safe zone. Here is a secret: KASU cares about your subject combination. If you want to study Accounting but you didn’t take Economics or Commerce in JAMB, you are wasting your time. You can check the official JAMB brochure to confirm the exact subjects required so you don’t get disqualified during the admission screening exercise.
5. Faculty of Science and Engineering
For Computer Science, aim for 190+. For others like Microbiology, Chemistry, and Physics, the 170 to 180 range is usually enough. Engineering is still relatively new and growing at KASU, so they are slightly more flexible, but don’t take it for granted. The university admission requirements state that you must have credit passes in Mathematics and Physics. If you have a P7 in any of these, just forget about it or look for a polytechnic.
6. Environmental and Agriculture Courses
These are the “low-hanging fruits.” If your JAMB score is between 170 and 180 and you just want to enter the university by all means, look towards Geography, Environmental Management, or Agriculture. These courses rarely fill their quotas on the first list. It is a smart move to pick these as a second choice or change to them if your primary score is too low for the big courses. You can process your change of course on the KASU admission portal once the window opens.
Important Steps for Your KASU Admission
-
Upload your O’level results to JAMB CAPS immediately. If your results are not on the portal, KASU will never offer you admission, no matter if you scored 300.
-
Monitor the KASU post-UTME screening dates. KASU often uses a point-based system or an online screening. Missing the deadline means you are out for the year.
-
Calculate your aggregate score early. Don’t wait for the school. Add your JAMB score (divided by 8) to your post-UTME score (divided by 2) to see where you stand.
-
Be ready for the “Change of Course” window. If the first list comes out and you are not on it, quickly check which departments have space and move there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does KASU accept second choice candidates?
No. Like most state universities in Nigeria now, KASU strictly considers candidates who chose them as their first choice during JAMB registration. If you put them as second choice, go to a JAMB CBT center and change it now.
What is the departmental cut-off mark for 2026?
The departmental cut-off is different from the general JAMB cut-off. While JAMB might say 170, a department like Nursing might set theirs at 230 based on the number of people who applied that year. It changes every session depending on the general performance of candidates.
Can I get into KASU with 160 in JAMB?
The honest answer is no. For the 2026 academic session, the minimum Kaduna State University cut-off mark for all courses is 170. Anything less than that will not even allow you to register for their post-UTME screening.
