KUST Cut Off Mark 2026/2027 (JAMB & Departmental)

Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify

Quick answer: KUST’s last published general UTME cut-off mark is 150. The national minimum JAMB set for universities at its 2026 policy meeting (11 May 2026) is 150; KUST confirms its own 2026/2027 mark in its post-UTME/screening advert. Competitive courses require higher scores.

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 JAMB and departmental cut-off marks for Kano University of Science & Technology (KUST), a university in Kano State, written for UTME 2026 candidates, Direct Entry applicants and parents who want the correct procedure rather than rumours.

KUST at a glance

Institution	Kano University of Science & Technology (KUST)
Type	University
Location	Kano State
Official website	kust.edu.ng
Student / admission portal	kustwudil.edu.ng
Academic session	2026/2027
JAMB national minimum (universities)	150 – set at the 2026 JAMB policy meeting; KUST may set a higher mark
Last published KUST general cut-off	150

KUST JAMB cut-off mark 2026/2027

Two different numbers matter. The national minimum is fixed by JAMB at its annual policy meeting with vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts — for universities it is currently 150. The institutional cut-off is KUST’s own threshold; a university may adopt the national minimum or raise it, but can never go below it.

KUST last published a general cut-off of 150. Treat that as a floor for planning: unless you are above it, you cannot be screened for any course.

Reality check: meeting the cut-off only qualifies you for screening. Admission is decided on your UTME score, O’Level grades, post-UTME/screening score and (for some schools) catchment and ELDS quotas. Aim at least 20–40 marks above the departmental figure for your course.

KUST departmental cut-off marks 2026/2027

KUST has not published an official course-by-course list. Based on how Nigerian universities rank courses, these are realistic planning targets:

Course group	Realistic UTME target
Medicine & Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing (BNSc)	250 and above
Law, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography	230–250
Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Accounting, Economics	200–230
Mass Communication, Political Science, Business Admin., Biochemistry, Microbiology	180–220
Education, Arts, Agriculture, Social Sciences and most other courses	150–180

Popular courses at KUST

Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Science and Education, Agriculture, Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Education and Biology, Education and Chemistry and more. See the full list of courses offered in KUST.

How KUST uses your cut-off: UTME, O’Level and screening

Score at least the KUST general cut-off in UTME 2026 with the correct subject combination for your course.
Upload your O’Level results to your JAMB profile (how to upload O'Level results); five relevant credits (including English and, for most courses, Mathematics) in not more than two sittings is the standard.
Buy and sit the KUST post-UTME/screening when the form is released (see the post-UTME screening guide). JAMB caps the screening charge at ₦2,000 with no hidden add-ons; in practice several universities (UI, LAUTECH, UNIOSUN, AAUA, FUNAAB) charge a separate ₦3,000 ‘portal access’ fee, so budget ₦2,000–₦5,000.
Watch JAMB CAPS for your offer; accept it promptly and print your admission letter.

Verify before you pay or act: Cut-off figures above are the last published marks compiled for KUST. Institutions announced their 2026/2027 marks after the 11 May 2026 policy meeting, usually inside the post-UTME/screening advert. The only authoritative source for KUST is kust.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

What is the KUST cut-off mark for 2026/2027?

The national minimum for universities is 150. KUST’s own general cut-off was last published as 150. Competitive courses require significantly more.

Is 150 enough to get into KUST?

Only if KUST adopts the national minimum and your course is not competitive. For popular courses you should target at least 200; for Medicine, Law, Pharmacy or Nursing, 250 and above.

Does KUST accept 140 or below?

No. No university may admit below JAMB’s national minimum of 150 for universities. If you scored below it, consider the JAMB CAPS Marketplace or a different institution type with a lower minimum.

Is the departmental cut-off the same as the JAMB cut-off?

No. The JAMB (general) cut-off is the minimum to be considered at all. The departmental cut-off is the higher score a specific course actually requires after merit ranking and screening.

When does KUST release its cut-off mark each year?

Within weeks of the JAMB policy meeting (held 11 May 2026 for 2026/2027), usually inside the post-UTME/screening advert. For the 2027/2028 session expect it between May and July 2027.

More KUST admission resources

JAMB 2026 guides every university aspirant should read

Other universities in Kano State on JAMB Admission

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KUST Cut-Off Mark 2026/2027: JAMB & Departmental Cut-Off Marks