BUK Admission List 2026/2027 – How to Check

Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify

Quick answer: The BUK admission list for 2026/2027 is released in batches after screening, and every valid offer appears on JAMB CAPS at efacility.jamb.gov.ng. Check CAPS first, then the BUK portal (buk.edu.ng). An offer that is not on CAPS is not a valid admission.

Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026

Where the admission cycle stands (November 2026):

2026 UTME: held 16 – 25 April 2026; results released from 17 April 2026 (within 24 hours of the first papers).
Cut-offs for 2026/2027: fixed at the JAMB policy meeting of 11 May 2026 (universities 150, colleges of nursing 150, polytechnics 100; NCE admission no longer requires UTME).
Admissions now: institutions are uploading 2026/2027 offers to CAPS; JAMB deadline for public universities 31 October 2026, private universities 30 November 2026. Accept any offer within four weeks.
Next cycle: 2027 UTME registration is expected to open in late January 2027 — see the JAMB registration guide and JAMB exam date.

Here is the 2026/2027 admission list and how to check it for Bayero University Kano (BUK), a university in Kano State, written for UTME 2026 candidates, Direct Entry applicants and parents who want the correct procedure rather than rumours.

BUK at a glance

Institution	Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Type	University
Location	Kano State
Official website	buk.edu.ng
Student / admission portal	buk.edu.ng
Academic session	2026/2027
JAMB national minimum (universities)	150 – set at the 2026 JAMB policy meeting; BUK may set a higher mark
Where to check	JAMB CAPS + BUK portal
Admission list check method	BUK portal online screening/admission status + JAMB CAPS

How to check the BUK admission list on JAMB CAPS

Go to the JAMB e-Facility portal at efacility.jamb.gov.ng and log in with the email and password you used for UTME registration.
Click Check Admission Status (CAPS), then choose the UTME year and enter your JAMB registration number.
If BUK has offered you admission, you will see the course and an Accept / Reject button. Accept the offer to lock it in — an unaccepted offer can be withdrawn.
After accepting, print your JAMB admission letter (see how to print your JAMB admission letter) and proceed to BUK’s portal for acceptance fee and clearance.

How to check the BUK admission list on the school portal

Visit the BUK admission portal at buk.edu.ng.
Click Admission List / Check Admission Status.
Enter your JAMB registration number (or application number) and submit.
If admitted, download or print the page and note the acceptance-fee deadline shown.

Understanding BUK admission list batches

Batch	What it means
First (merit) list	Highest aggregate scores per course; released first, often weeks after screening.
Second / supplementary list	Fills places left by candidates who did not accept, plus catchment/ELDS slots.
Change of course list	Candidates offered a different course than they applied for — you may accept or reject on CAPS.
Direct Entry list	200-level offers for ND/HND/NCE/IJMB/JUPEB/A-level holders; released separately.

Admitted? Do these immediately

Accept the offer on CAPS (how to accept or reject admission). Unaccepted offers can be withdrawn.
Print your JAMB admission letter (₦1,000 (plus ₦200 service charge)) — steps here.
Pay the BUK acceptance fee before the deadline (last verified: ₦10,000 (2025/2026)) and proceed to clearance with your originals: UTME result slip, O’Level certificate(s), birth certificate/declaration of age, local government identification and passport photographs.
Check BUK school fees 2026/2027 and registration deadlines.

Not admitted yet? Your options

Wait for the supplementary list — BUK usually releases more than one batch.
Use the JAMB CAPS Marketplace on CAPS to be considered by institutions with vacancies.
Do a change of institution/course if you meet another school’s requirement.
Consider Direct Entry next year via IJMB, JUPEB or an ND.

Popular courses at BUK

Accounting, Adult Education, Agric-Economics and Extension, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Science and Education, Agriculture, Anatomy, Applied Biology, Arabic Studies, Architecture, Banking and Finance, Biochemistry and more. See the full list of courses offered in BUK.

Verify before you pay or act: Admission list timing is decided by the school’s senate/academic board and can change without notice. The only authoritative source for BUK is buk.edu.ng and the school’s official notice boards. If a figure here differs from what the school publishes, the school is right.

Frequently asked questions

Is the BUK admission list for 2026/2027 out?

BUK releases its list in batches after post-UTME/screening. Check JAMB CAPS and the BUK portal; this page is updated when a batch is released.

Can I check the BUK admission list without a JAMB registration number?

No. Your JAMB registration number (or the application number the school issued) is required on both CAPS and the school portal.

My name is on the BUK portal but not on CAPS. Am I admitted?

Not yet. JAMB only recognises admissions processed through CAPS. Contact the admissions office so the school uploads your offer; do not pay acceptance fees for an offer that is not on CAPS.

What if I was offered a different course by BUK?

You can accept it or reject it on CAPS. If you reject, you may be considered by other schools via the Marketplace or do a change of course.

How long does BUK give to accept admission?

Deadlines vary by batch, usually two to four weeks. The acceptance-fee deadline is shown on the portal when you check your status.

More BUK admission resources

JAMB 2026 guides every university aspirant should read

Other universities in Kano State on JAMB Admission

Browse all universities in Nigeria by state.

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BUK Admission List 2026/2027: How to Check Your Name (JAMB CAPS & Portal)