UMYU Cut Off Mark and Point For All Courses 2021/2022

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) has made public its cut-off marks and the required subjects for the 2023/2024 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This blog post offers an in-depth look into these requirements, ensuring that prospective candidates have a clear understanding before opting for their preferred courses.

🏢 University	Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (Previously Katsina State University)
🗓 Academic Session	2023/2024
📝 Cut-off Release	Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) marks
🎓 Programme Example 1	MEDICINE and SURGERY: Cut-off – 220, Subjects – English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
🎓 Programme Example 2	Law: Cut-off – 200, Subjects – English, Literature in English, +2 Arts/Social Sciences
🎓 Programme Example 3	Computer Science: Cut-off – 170, Subjects – English, Maths, Physics, +1 Science
📚 Application Tip	Check if your score meets the required cut-off and ensure correct UTME subjects.
❗ Important Note	Candidates below cut-off or with wrong subjects should adjust programme choice.

Established under the Katsina State Law No.7 of September 2006, the UMYU, formerly known as Katsina State University, was founded with the vision of fostering socio-economic, technological, and political growth in the state. By providing top-notch education through both conventional and distance learning modes, it aims to produce highly proficient individuals capable of driving development.

UMYU Admission: Cut-Off Marks and Required UTME Subjects

Below is a comprehensive list of programmes available for prospective students, with their respective cut-off marks and UTME subject requirements:

1. MEDICINE and SURGERY

• Cut-off Mark: 220
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

2. Law

• Cut-off Mark: 200
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Literature in English, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.

3. Microbiology

• Cut-off Mark: 180
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

4. Biochemistry

• Cut-off Mark: 170
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, and any of Physics or Mathematics.

5. Computer Science

• Cut-off Mark: 170
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any other science subject.

6. Economics

• Cut-off Mark: 170
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any other Social Science Subjects.

7. Library & Information Science

• Cut-off Mark: 170
• UTME Subjects: English Language and any three subjects.

8. Accounting

• Cut-off Mark: 160
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Economics, Mathematics, and any Social Science subject.

9. Biology

• Cut-off Mark: 160
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and any other one Science subject.

10. Business Administration

• Cut-off Mark: 160
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Economics or Commerce, Mathematics, and any Social Science subject.

11. Education & Biology

• Cut-off Mark: 160
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Biology, and any other two Science subjects.

12. Geography (Science Option)

• Cut-off Mark: 160
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Geography, and any other two Science subjects.

13. Geography (Social Science Option)

• Cut-off Mark: 160
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Geography, and any other two Social Science subjects.

14. Islamic Studies

• Cut-off Mark: 160
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Islamic Religious Knowledge, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects.

15. Political Science

• Cut-off Mark: 160
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Government or History, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.

16. Public Administration

• Cut-off Mark: 160
• UTME Subjects: English Language, History or Government, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.

17. Sociology

• Cut-off Mark: 160
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Government or History, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.

18. Agriculture

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and any one of Physics or Mathematics.

19. Arabic Studies

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Arabic, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.

20. Chemistry

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, and any other Science subject.

21. Early Childhood Care Education

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language and any three subjects.

22. Education & Arabic

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Arabic, and any two Arts or Social Science subjects.

23. Education & Business

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and one other Social Science subject.

24. Education & Chemistry

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Chemistry, and any other two science subjects.

25. Education & Computer Science

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any other Science subject.

26. Education & Economics

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Economics, Mathematics, and any other Social Science subject.

27. Education & English Language

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language and any other three Arts or Social Science subjects.

28. Education & French

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, French, and any other two Arts/Social Science subjects.

29. Education & Geography

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Geography, and any other two Science Subjects or two Social Science subjects.

30. Education & Hausa

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Hausa, and any two Arts or Social Science subjects.

31. Education & History

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, History or Government, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.

32. Education & Integrated Science

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language and any three of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or Agricultural Science.

33. Education & Islamic Studies

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Islamic Studies, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.

34. Education & Mathematics

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and any other two Science subjects.

35. Education & Physics

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Physics, and any other two Science subjects.

36. English Language

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, English Literature, and any other two Arts/Social Science subjects.

37. Environmental Management

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language and any three from Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Agricultural Science, and Economics.

38. Fisheries & Aquaculture

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and any one of Mathematics or Physics.

39. Forestry & Wildlife Management

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, and any one of Physics or Mathematics.

40. French

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, French, and any other two Arts/Social Science subjects.

41. Hausa

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Hausa, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.

42. History

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, History or Government, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.

43. Home Economics

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and Home Economics.

44. Industrial Chemistry

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, and any of Physics, Biology or Agriculture.

45. Information Science

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language and any three subjects.

46. Mass Communication

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Literature in English, and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.

47. Physics

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture.

48. Primary Education Studies

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language and any three subjects.

49. Shari’ah

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Arabic, Islamic Religious Knowledge, and any other Arts or Social Science subject.

50. Special Education

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language and any three Subjects.

51. Statistics

• Cut-off Mark: 150
• UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and any two from Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, or Economics.

Making the Right Choice: Advice for Candidates

It’s crucial for applicants to be fully aware of the criteria for their desired courses. Not meeting the cut-off mark or selecting incorrect UTME subjects can potentially jeopardise one’s chances of securing admission. Those who find themselves not meeting the stipulated criteria are encouraged to reconsider their course choices in line with their UTME scores and subjects.

In summary, prospective UMYU candidates should familiarise themselves with the requirements for their courses of choice to optimise their chances of being admitted.

Conclusion

The UMYU cut-off marks and subject requirements serve as a guideline for potential students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the admission process. Those who do not meet the criteria are advised to reassess their course options. Knowledge of these requirements is paramount for a successful application.

Best of luck to all candidates!