ATBU Cut Off Mark for All Departments 2025/2026
Find the latest ATBU cut-off mark for 2025/2026, including JAMB and departmental scores. See full course list and admission requirements.
Are you planning to study at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University? If so, you need to know what cut-off mark you need for the 2025/2026 academic session. Understanding the ATBU cut-off mark is one of the first and most important steps in securing admission into the university. The cut-off mark simply tells you the minimum JAMB score required to be eligible for admission.
The cut-off mark and admission requirements for the 2025/2026 academic session into the various courses offered by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University have been released. All candidates are hereby informed of this update and are strongly encouraged to carefully check the requirements for their chosen courses.
These requirements are very important, as they are what the university will use to determine eligibility for admission into different programmes. Meeting them increases your chances of being considered for admission to study at the institution.
In this article, you will find the approved cut-off marks for all courses, as well as the full UTME and Direct Entry admission requirements you need to successfully gain admission into the university.
ATBU Cut-Off Mark 2025/2026 (All Courses)
For the 2025/2026 academic session, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University has set 160 as the minimum JAMB UTME score required for eligibility. Candidates who scored 160 and above in the 2025 UTME are qualified to register for the university’s Post-UTME screening exercise.
| Course | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics and Extension | 160 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 160 |
| Agricultural Science and Education | 160 |
| Agriculture | 160 |
| Animal Production | 160 |
| Applied Botany | 160 |
| Applied Ecology | 160 |
| Applied Geology | 160 |
| Applied Zoology | 160 |
| Architecture | 160 |
| Automobile Engineering | 160 |
| Automobile Technology Education | 160 |
| Banking and Finance | 160 |
| Biochemistry | 160 |
| Building Technology | 160 |
| Building Technology Education | 160 |
| Business Education | 160 |
| Chemical Engineering | 160 |
| Chemistry | 160 |
| Civil Engineering | 160 |
| Computer and Communication Engineering | 160 |
| Computer Science | 160 |
| Crop Production | 160 |
| Ecology | 160 |
| Education and Biology | 160 |
| Education and Chemistry | 160 |
| Education and Computer Science | 160 |
| Education and Integrated Science | 160 |
| Education and Mathematics | 160 |
| Education and Physics | 160 |
| Education and Science | 160 |
| Electrical/Electronics Education | 160 |
| Electrical/Electronics Engineering | 160 |
| Environmental Management Technology | 160 |
| Estate Management | 160 |
| Geophysics | 160 |
| Industrial Chemistry | 160 |
| Industrial Design | 160 |
| Information Technology | 160 |
| Library and Information Science | 160 |
| Management Technology | 160 |
| Mathematics | 160 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 160 |
| Mechanical/Production Engineering | 160 |
| Mechatronics and System Engineering | 160 |
| Medicine and Surgery | 160 |
| Metalwork Technology Education | 160 |
| Microbiology | 160 |
| Petrochemical Engineering | 160 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 160 |
| Physics and Applied Physics | 160 |
| Quantity Surveying | 160 |
| Secretarial Education | 160 |
| Statistics | 160 |
| Surveying and Geoinformatics | 160 |
| Urban and Regional Planning | 160 |
| Woodwork / Education | 160 |
| Woodwork Technology Education | 160 |
ATBU Admission Requirements (UTME & Direct Entry Candidates)
The admission requirements for Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University are the basic conditions used by the university to determine whether a candidate is qualified for admission into any undergraduate programme. It is very important that applicants carefully meet these requirements before applying, as failure to do so may affect admission consideration. Below are the requirements for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates:-
UTME Admission Requirements
Candidates applying through UTME must meet the following conditions:
- Candidates must choose Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University as their first choice institution or change to it on JAMB CAPS if they did not initially select it
- Candidates must sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and obtain the required JAMB cut-off mark for their chosen course
- Candidates must score at least 160 and above to be eligible for screening consideration
- Candidates must possess at least five (5) credit passes in relevant O’Level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics
- The O’Level results must not exceed two sittings
- Candidates must also meet any departmental requirements as specified in the JAMB brochure
Direct Entry (DE) Admission Requirements
Candidates applying through Direct Entry must meet one of the following qualifications:
- At least two A-Level passes in relevant subjects related to their course of study
- National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least Lower Credit in relevant fields
- IJMB or JUPEB qualification with acceptable points for admission
- Candidates must also possess five (5) credit passes in O’Level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics
- Candidates must apply through JAMB Direct Entry and select Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University as their preferred institution.
We believe you found this article about the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 helpful, and by following these steps and understanding the cut-off marks, you can navigate the ATBU admission process and increase your chances of securing a place in this prestigious Nigerian university for the 2025/2026 session. Ensure to aim for a higher cut-off mark to be on the safe side and also meet other requirements to secure your spot. For further inquiries, the comment section is available, and you can bookmark this webpage for more updates!
