If you chose Yobe State University as your first choice in this year’s UTME and you’ve been refreshing your phone every day wondering whether your score is good enough, you can relax a little. YSU has finally released its cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 admission exercise, and this post breaks down exactly what it means for you.
In this guide, you’ll find the general cut-off mark, the full departmental breakdown for every faculty, what happens next in the screening process, and what to do if your score falls below your course’s requirement.
What YSU has officially announced
On 7 July 2026, the YSU Central Admissions Committee, under the Office of the Registrar, released an official notice (Ref: R/YSU/ADMS/06/26/VOL.1) to all 2026 UTME/DE candidates who chose Yobe State University as their first choice.
The notice confirms that candidates who meet the required minimum JAMB score for their respective courses are eligible for the 2026 Post-UTME/DE screening exercise, which runs from Wednesday, 8 July to Saturday, 1 August 2026.
It’s important to note that meeting the cut-off mark only qualifies you for screening — it doesn’t automatically mean you’ve been offered admission. You’ll still need to go through the screening exercise and meet any other departmental requirements before an admission decision is made.
YSU cut-off marks for all courses (2026/2027)
Here’s the full breakdown, as released in the official circular.
College of Medical Sciences
| Programme | Cut-off mark |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | 170 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 200 |
| Medicine and Surgery | 225 |
| Nursing Science | 210 |
| Physiology | 170 |
| Physiotherapy | 200 |
| Radiography | 200 |
Faculty of Agriculture
| Programme | Cut-off mark |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 150 |
| Forestry & Wildlife Resources Management | 150 |
Faculty of Arts
| Programme | Cut-off mark |
|---|---|
| Arabic Studies | 150 |
| English Language | 150 |
| Hausa | 150 |
| History | 150 |
| Islamic Studies | 150 |
| Linguistics Arabic | 150 |
| Linguistics English | 150 |
| Linguistics Hausa | 150 |
Faculty of Education
| Programme | Cut-off mark |
|---|---|
| Business Education | 150 |
| Education and Arabic | 150 |
| Education and Biology | 150 |
| Education and Chemistry | 150 |
| Education and Economics | 150 |
| Education and English | 150 |
| Education and Geography | 150 |
| Education and Hausa | 150 |
| Education and History | 150 |
| Education and Islamic Studies | 150 |
| Education and Mathematics | 150 |
| Education and Physics | 150 |
| Library and Information Science | 150 |
Faculty of Law
| Programme | Cut-off mark |
|---|---|
| Law (LLB) | 210 |
| Islamic Law | 180 |
Faculty of Science
| Programme | Cut-off mark |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 150 |
| Biology | 170 |
| Botany | 150 |
| Chemistry | 150 |
| Computer Science | 170 |
| Cyber Security | 170 |
| Environmental Biology | 150 |
| Geology | 150 |
| Information Technology | 150 |
| Mathematics | 150 |
| Microbiology | 160 |
| Physics | 150 |
| Statistics | 150 |
| Zoology | 150 |
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
| Programme | Cut-off mark |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 160 |
| Business Administration | 150 |
| Criminology and Security Studies | 150 |
| Economics | 150 |
| Environmental Standards | 150 |
| Geography | 150 |
| Political Science | 150 |
| Public Administration | 160 |
| Sociology | 150 |
Important: These are the minimum marks published in the official circular for the Faculties of Medical Sciences, Agriculture, Arts, and part of Education, which we’ve confirmed directly from the university document. The remaining faculties (Law, Science, Social & Management Sciences) reflect the same circular as reported by other education platforms — we recommend checking the full notice on the YSU official website or your Post-UTME screening portal to confirm the figure for your specific course before proceeding.
What to do next
Now that you know where your score stands, here’s how to move forward.
If you meet your course’s cut-off mark:
- Visit the YSU Post-UTME/DE registration portal and complete your screening form before 1 August 2026.
- Have your JAMB result, O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or equivalent), and other required documents ready before you start.
- Don’t wait until the last few days — portals tend to slow down as the deadline approaches, and you don’t want a technical issue to cost you your slot.
If your score is below your course’s cut-off mark:
It’s understandable to feel discouraged if you planned for a specific course and your score didn’t quite reach it. This happens to a lot of students every year, and it doesn’t mean your admission chances are over — it means you need to make a quick, informed decision. Here’s how to approach it.
- Look at related courses within the same faculty first. If Medicine and Surgery at 225 or Nursing Science at 210 feels out of reach, the College of Medical Sciences still has options like Anatomy or Physiology at 170. Similarly, if Law at 210 is above your score, Islamic Law sits at 180. Staying within a related field means less disruption to the career direction you’d already planned around.
- Compare your score against the general 150 benchmark. Most courses across Agriculture, Arts, Education, and several Science and Social Science programmes sit at this baseline. If you scored above 150 but below your first choice, there’s a realistic chance a switch to one of these courses keeps you within YSU without losing the admission cycle.
- Use JAMB’s change of course option before the screening deadline. This lets you switch to a course with a lower cut-off mark while staying at YSU, as long as you do it within JAMB’s stipulated window. Don’t wait until the last few days of screening (1 August 2026) to make this decision — course changes and portal updates take time to reflect.
- Consider change of institution only as a last resort. If none of YSU’s available courses match your score or interest, JAMB also allows a change of institution to a school where your score meets the requirement. This is a bigger decision, so weigh it against how much you value staying at YSU specifically versus securing admission this cycle.
- Talk to the department before you decide. Departmental cut-off marks (used during actual screening) can differ slightly from the general course cut-off. A quick call or visit to your intended department can tell you whether your score realistically competes, rather than guessing.
None of this means settling for less. It means making sure one number doesn’t cost you an entire admission year when a nearby course, still within a field you’re interested in, could get you into YSU now.
A quick real-talk moment
A lot of students assume that once they’ve crossed the cut-off mark, admission is basically settled. It isn’t. The cut-off mark only gets you into the room — the actual screening exercise, your O’Level credits, and how competitive your course is will determine whether you get an offer. Treat the screening period between 8 July and 1 August as seriously as you treated JAMB itself.
Frequently asked questions
Is the YSU cut-off mark the same as the departmental cut-off mark?
Not always. The mark in this circular is the minimum required to be invited for Post-UTME/DE screening. Some departments may apply additional requirements during the screening itself, so meeting this mark is your first step, not your last.
Can I still apply if I scored below my course’s cut-off mark?
No. Candidates below the published minimum for their course are not eligible for the 2026 Post-UTME/DE screening exercise for that programme.
Where do I register for the screening exercise?
Through the official YSU Post-UTME/DE portal, which you can access via the YSU admissions page.
What documents do I need for screening?
Your JAMB result slip, O’Level results (WAEC/NECO), and any other credentials the university specifies during registration. Always confirm the exact list on the portal, as requirements can be updated each session.
Before you go
You’ve made it through JAMB, and now you know exactly where you stand with YSU. The next few weeks matter — get your documents ready, register early, and take the screening exercise seriously. That’s the difference between candidates who secure their admission smoothly and those who scramble at the last minute.
If you have any questions or need clarification about the YSU cut-off marks or screening process, kindly drop them in the comment section below — we’ll be glad to help.
