ABU Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 academic session is Out –Ahmadu Bello University JAMB cut off mark and departmental cut off marks for all courses for the 2025/2026 academic session have been announced.
ABU is a big university in Zaria, Nigeria, established in 1962. It has many programmes for undergraduates and those who want to go back to school after graduating.
The university has good classrooms and lecture halls where students can learn well. These rooms are designed to be comfortable and conducive for learning.
ABU also has a big library called Kashim Ibrahim Library. It has over 1.2 million books and 66,000 journals. Students can find what they need to study and learn better.
For science, engineering and technology students, ABU has good labs to support practical work. One of these is the Centre for Energy Research & Training (CERT).
It has equipment and machines for real experiments, like radiation counters and spectrometers which give students hands on experience in their field.
Ahmadu Bello University has modern facilities, good lecture halls, big library and advanced laboratories. These facilities are key to helping students learn and be proficient in their chosen field.
If ABU is your first-choice institution, the initial step should be familiarising yourself with the approved admission aggregates for this year.
ABU has different cut off marks for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
In this article, we will list all ABU courses along with their respective cut off marks and explain how ABU determines its marks.
What is ABU Cut Off Mark?
Ahmadu Bello University, ABU cut off mark is the minimum score you must score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Post UTME (If any) to be eligible for admission to study the course you have chosen.
Meeting other ABU admission requirements is not sufficient; you must also attain this cut-off mark to be considered for admission.
Additionally, it’s important to note that the cut-off mark is divided into three categories: merit, catchment, and ELDS.
ABU Cut Off Mark for 2025/2026 Academic Session
- The approved JAMB cut off mark for Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) for the 2025/2026 academic session is 180 and above.
- This means that the official ABU cut-off mark for 2024 admission is 180.
- Only those who score 180 are eligible for this year’s ABU Post UTME screening form.
ABU Departmental Cut Off Marks 2025/2026
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has announced 180 and above as the official departmental cut off mark for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This implies that you must have an aggregate score of 180 and above to be considered for admission.
Faculty of Administration
- Department of Accounting -180
- Department of Business Administration -180
- Department of Local Government and Development Studies -180
- Department of Public Administration -180
Faculty of Agriculture
- Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology -180
- Department of Agronomy -180
- Department of Animal Science -180
- Department of Crop Protection -180
- Department of Entomology -180
- Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology -180
- Department of Soil Science -180
- Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development -180
Faculty of Arts
- Department of African Languages and Cultures -180
- Department of Arabic Studies -180
- Department of Archaeology -180
- Department of English and Literary Studies -180
- Department of French -180
- Department of History -180
- Department of Theatre and Performing Arts -180
Faculty of Education
- Department of Arts and Social Science Education -180
- Department of Educational Foundations and Curriculum -180
- Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling -180
- Department of Library and Information Science -180
- Department of Physical and Health Education -180
- Department of Science Education -180
- Department of Vocational and Technical Education -180
Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering -180
- Department of Chemical Engineering -180
- Department of Civil Engineering -180
- Department of Computer Engineering -180
- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering -180
- Department of Mechanical Engineering -180
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering -180
- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering -180
Faculty of Environmental Design
- Department of Architecture -180
- Department of Building -180
- Department of Fine Arts -180
- Department of Geomatics (Surveying) -180
- Department of Industrial Design -180
- Department of Quantity Surveying -180
- Department of Urban and Regional Planning -180
Faculty of Law
- Department of Civil Law -180
- Department of Commercial Law -180
- Department of Private Law -180
- Department of Public Law -180
- Department of Sharia Law -180
Faculty of Medicine
- Department of Anatomy -180
- Department of Chemical Pathology -180
- Department of Community Medicine -180
- Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion -180
- Department of Medical Microbiology -180
- Department of Medicine -180
- Department of Nursing Science -180
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology -180
- Department of Paediatrics -180
- Department of Pathology -180
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics -180
- Department of Physiology -180
- Department of Radiology -180
- Department of Surgery -180
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice -180
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry -180
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Drug Development -180
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics -180
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology -180
Faculty of Science
- Department of Biochemistry -180
- Department of Biological Sciences -180
- Department of Botany -180
- Department of Chemistry -180
- Department of Computer Science -180
- Department of Geography -180
- Department of Geology -180
- Department of Mathematics -180
- Department of Microbiology -180
- Department of Physics -180
- Department of Statistics -180
- Department of Zoology -180
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Department of Economics -180
- Department of Mass Communication -180
- Department of Political Science and International Studies -180
- Department of Sociology -180
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Department of Veterinary Anatomy -180
- Department of Veterinary Medicine -180
- Department of Veterinary Microbiology -180
- Department of Veterinary Pathology -180
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology -180
- Department of Veterinary Physiology -180
- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine -180
- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology -180
- Department of Theriogenology -180
See all ABU courses and their respective cut-off points via this LINK.
How ABU Screening Score is Determined
- The number of applicants applying for admission this year will determine the cut-off mark.
- The availability of admission quotas in each department determines the cut-off point.
- Both JAMB and ABU Post-UTME screening performances overall influence the cut-off marks.
- Additionally, ABU admission policy also plays a role in determining departmental cut-off marks.
Additional Information
- If your JAMB score is below 180, you are ineligible for ABU Post UTME screening.
- Meeting JAMB and ABU cut-off marks is necessary, but meeting additional requirements is also essential for admission consideration.
- Highly competitive courses like Law, Medicine, and Nursing, among others, typically have higher cut-off points.
We hope you found our article on the latest Ahmadu Bello University cut off and departmental cut off marks for all courses to be helpful.
Read Also:
- Courses Offered in ABU
- ABU Post UTME Form
- JAMB Cut off marks
- ABU Admission List
- How to Gain Admission in ABU
- How to Defer Admission
Conclusion
Know your school’s admission requirementssuch as the cut off mark it will really help you. Meeting the general cut off is a good start but you also need to meet the cut off for your programme.Â
Popular courses like Medicine, Law and Engineering have higher requirements because they attract more applicants. Remember competition for limited slots plays a big role so meeting the minimum score may not be enough.
To increase your chances score above the minimum cut off. Prepare well for exams and stay updated on admission policy. Many schools also consider number of applicants and their performance so be proactive.
And don’t forget to complete all the application process, submit all required documents on time. Also check for any interview, aptitude test or post-UTME for your school. Good luck and see you at the top this year!
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