Are you aspiring to join the prestigious Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano for the 2023/2024 academic session? If you’ve selected the university as your first choice in the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) application, it’s time to gear up for the upcoming screening exercise. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the eligibility criteria, cut-off marks, and registration procedures.
Screening Exercise Schedule:
The online registration for the screening exercise is open from Monday, 14th August to 27th August 2023. Ensure you mark these dates on your calendar to avoid missing out on this crucial opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria:
Before diving into the registration process, make sure you meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Choose Yusuf Maitama Sule University as your first choice.
- Obtain a minimum of 5 O’level credits, including English Language and Mathematics in SSCE (or equivalent), not exceeding two sittings for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates.
Cut-off Marks: The minimum cut-off marks for various courses are as follows:
COURSES WITH CUT OFF MARK OF 235
- Medicine and Surgery
COURSES WITH CUT OFF MARK OF 190
- Computer Science
- Information and Communication Technology
- International Studies
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
COURSES WITH CUT OFF MARK OF 180
- Accounting
- Taxation
- Industrial Chemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- B.ed Biology
- Chemistry
- B.ed Chemistry
- B.ed English Language
- Cybersecurity
- Software Engineering
- Islamic Studies
- History and International Studies
- B.ed Islamic Studies
- Library and Information Science Education
COURSES WITH CUT OFF MARK OF 170
- Arabic Studies
- B.ed Arabic Studies
- B.ed Economics
- B.ed Geography
- B.ed History
- B.ed Mathematics
- B.ed Physics
- English Language
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Hausa
- History
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Building Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- B.ed Technology
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Guidance and Counselling
- Geography
- Industrial Mathematics
Direct Entry Candidates:
For those applying through Direct Entry, the following requirements apply:
- Possess the 2023 Direct Entry (D.E) online Registration Slip.
- Obtain the National Diploma (ND), IJMB, NCE (or equivalent) certificate or statement of result.
- ND candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 for Science-based programs and 3.5 for Arts-based programs.
- D.E. Candidates with N.C.E must have a minimum of 9 points for relevant programs in the Faculty of Education.
- D.E. Candidates with UMB must have a minimum of 7 points for Sciences and 8 points for Arts-based programs.
Registration Procedures:
Follow these steps to successfully register for the Aptitude Test or Direct Entry Screening:
- Visit the University website (www.yumsuk.edu.ng) and click on “2023 ADMISSION PORTAL.”
- Generate a REMITA Payment Invoice from the portal and proceed to any bank nationwide to make a payment of TWO THOUSAND NAIRA (N2,000.00) only as the screening charges.
- Return to the portal to complete the registration and print the Acknowledgment Slip, which should be presented alongside other credentials during the Aptitude Test or Direct Entry Screening.