Official ATBU Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission Exercise

Official ATBU Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027:  Are you an aspirant of the prestigious Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi? Whether you are aiming for Engineering, Medicine, or Management Sciences, knowing the cut-off mark is the first step to securing your admission. Below is the breakdown of the approved cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session.

ATBU General JAMB Cut-Off Mark (2026/2027)

For the 2026/2027 academic session, the management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University has set the general minimum cut-off mark at 160.

• Status: ELIGIBLE

• Implication: If you scored 160 or above in your 2026 UTME, you are eligible to purchase the ATBU Post-UTME screening form.

• Warning: Scoring 160 does not guarantee admission. It only qualifies you to participate in the screening exercise.

ATBU Departmental Cut-Off Marks

While 160 gets you through the gate, the following are the target scores you generally need to be considered for admission on Merit. These scores are often an aggregate of your JAMB score and your Post-UTME/Screening score.

College of Medical Sciences

These are the most competitive courses in ATBU.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS): 290 – 310+

• Nursing Science: 260 – 275+

• Medical Laboratory Science: 250 – 260+

• Human Anatomy: 200 – 210

• Physiology: 200 – 210

Faculty of Engineering & Engineering Technology

• Civil Engineering: 180 – 200

• Electrical/Electronics Engineering: 180 – 200

• Mechanical / Production Engineering: 180 – 190

• Computer & Communication Engineering: 190 – 210

• Mechatronics Engineering: 180+

• Chemical Engineering: 180+

• Petroleum Engineering: 190+

• Agricultural Engineering: 160 – 170

Faculty of Science

• Computer Science: 210 – 230+ (Highly Competitive)

• Microbiology: 190 – 200

• Biochemistry: 190 – 200

• Industrial Chemistry: 170 – 180

• Geology: 170 – 180

• Mathematics / Statistics: 160 – 170

• Physics / Geophysics: 160 – 170

• Ecology: 160+

Faculty of Environmental Technology

• Architecture: 200 – 220

• Building Technology: 170 – 180

• Quantity Surveying: 170 – 180

• Estate Management: 160 – 170

• Surveying & Geo-Informatics: 170+

• Urban & Regional Planning: 160+

Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting: 220 – 240

• Business Administration: 200 – 220

• Banking and Finance: 180 – 200

• Marketing: 170 – 180

• Public Administration: 180 – 200

Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics & Extension: 160+

• Animal Production: 160+

• Crop Production: 160+

How ATBU Calculates Aggregate Score

ATBU typically employs a screening method that involves your JAMB score and your O’Level grades (or a physical screening score).

To be safe, you should aim to calculate your chances using this formula (subject to change by management):

• JAMB Score: Takes the majority percentage (often 50% or 100%, depending on the screening mode).

• O-Level Grades: Points are sometimes awarded based on the number of sittings (1 sitting earns higher points than 2 sittings) and the grades in 5 relevant subjects.

Admissions Secret: If you are applying for Medicine or Nursing and scored below 240 in JAMB, it is highly advisable to consider a change of course to a related but less competitive field, such as Anatomy or Animal Production, to secure admission. Then, try to transfer later if permitted.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does ATBU accept Second Choice candidates? Historically, No. ATBU is a federal university and typically requires you to choose it as your first-choice institution in JAMB to be eligible for Post-UTME. If you chose them as your second choice, you must apply for a change of institution immediately.

What is the cut-off mark for Medicine at ATBU? The general cut-off is 160, but realistically, you need a JAMB score of 290 and above to have a solid chance on merit.

Does ATBU write Post-UTME exams? In recent years, ATBU has adopted an Online Screening method where you are graded based on your credentials (JAMB & O’Levels) rather than writing a physical examination. However, always stay up to date on the portal.

I scored 159. Can I apply? Strictly speaking, no. The system usually locks out anyone with a score below 160. Your best option is to change institutions to a polytechnic or a college of education that accepts 100-140.