ABU Zaria Cut Off Mark For All Courses 2024/2025| JAMB & POST UTME

Ahmadu Bello University Sets 180 as General UTME Cut-Off Mark for 2023/2024 Session

The prestigious Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, Kaduna State, has set a general UTME cut-off mark of 180 for the 2023/2024 academic session. This cut-off mark applies to candidates seeking admission into any course offered at the university.

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Overview of ABU Zaria

Founded in 1962, ABU Zaria is one of the first generation federal universities in Nigeria. With a student population of over 40,000, it is one of the largest universities in West Africa. ABU offers academic programs in a wide range of disciplines through its 15 faculties, 7 institutes, 82 academic departments, and over 1,400 academic and non-academic staff members.

Some of the notable faculties and departments at ABU Zaria include:

• Faculty of Medicine: Established in 1967, it is one of the oldest medical schools in Nigeria. The faculty has contributed over 6,000 medical doctors and health professionals to the Nigerian health sector and the West Africa sub-region.
• Faculty of Administration: Offers academic programs including Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Banking & Finance, Political Science, and Public Administration.
• Faculty of Law: Has trained many leading lawyers, judges, and legal professionals in Nigeria. The Nigerian Law School has a campus located within the ABU main campus in Zaria.
• Faculty of Science: Comprises departments like Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Physics. The faculty is actively involved in ground-breaking research activities.
• Faculty of Engineering: Made up of departments like Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Agricultural Engineering. The faculty has state-of-the-art engineering workshops and laboratories.

Over the years, ABU Zaria has cemented its position as one of the top universities in Africa with high academic standards and an excellent track record of teaching, research, and community service.

ABU Zaria’s Admission Requirements

Admission into Ahmadu Bello University is highly competitive, with over 150,000 applications received annually for about 12,000 available spaces.

The university uses a two-stage admission process:

1. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)
2. Post-UTME screening conducted by ABU

Stage 1: UTME Cut-Off Mark

In the first stage, candidates are required to meet the prescribed cut-off mark in the UTME exam to be eligible for the second stage of the process.

For the 2023/2024 admission session, ABU has set 180 as the general cut-off mark for the UTME. This implies that candidates who score 180 marks and above are eligible to apply for admission into any course offered at ABU Zaria.

Stage 2: Departmental Cut-Off Marks

However, meeting the general UTME cut-off mark alone does not guarantee admission if a candidate does not meet the specific departmental cut-off mark. This cut-off mark varies across departments depending on factors like:

• Number of applications received
• Availability of space
• Competitiveness of the program

Here is a sample list of departmental cut-off marks for some popular ABU Zaria courses:

*These cut-off marks are for the 2022/2023 session and may change for 2023/2024.

As evident from the table above, cut-off marks for highly competitive courses like Medicine (270), Law (260), and Accounting (220) are quite high compared to the general UTME cut-off mark.

On the other hand, cut-off marks for courses like Business Administration (200) and Mass Communication (210) are relatively lower than average.

Stage 2: Post-UTME Screening

Candidates who successfully scale through stages 1 and 2 by meeting the prescribed UTME and departmental cut-off marks will be invited for the post-UTME screening exercise.

The post-UTME comprises written assessments and oral interviews conducted by ABU. It is aimed at evaluating candidates’ academic competence for university-level education. Issues like O’level grades, UTME scores, personality traits, communication skills etc. come into play at this stage.

How to Apply for Admission on ABU Portal

Eligible candidates who meet the UTME and departmental cut-off marks can apply for admission into ABU Zaria online via the university’s portal at abu.edu.ng.

Here are step-by-step instructions for applying:

1. Visit Application Portal
   Go to https://portal.abu.edu.ng, the online admissions portal.
2. Create an Account
   • Click on the “Apply for Admission” button
   • Select your admission type – UTME, Direct Entry (DE), etc.
   • Fill the online application form with accurate details
3. Upload Documents
   After completing the application form, upload scanned copies of relevant documents:
   • Birth Certificate
   • O’levels Result
   • UTME Result Slip
   • Recent Passport Photographs
   • Letter of Reference
4. Pay Application Fees
   Pay the non-refundable application fee as stated on the portal through the available payment options:
   • Online Transfer
   • Remita Platform
   • Bank Branch, etc.
5. Submit Application
   Cross-check all details entered, then submit the application. Print out the acknowledgment slip.
6. Check Admission Status
   Visit the portal regularly to check admission status using your registered email and password.

Important: Eligible UTME candidates who score 180 and above should apply for their preferred course before the stated deadlines. Ensure to also meet any specific requirements for your chosen department.

ABU Zaria’s admission application process is purely merit-driven in line with JAMB guidelines. Transparency is assured throughout.

Conclusion

Meeting the general UTME cut-off mark is only the first step to gaining admission into Nigeria’s prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Eligible candidates also need to scale the second screening stage and fulfil department-specific cut-off marks before final selection.

The university’s post-UTME assessments involve written tests, oral interviews etc. to further gauge students’ competence and suitability for available degree programs.

ABU Zaria continues to produce top quality graduates through a rigorous, merit-based admission process. Interested UTME candidates are advised to strive towards attaining/surpassing the stated admission cut-off marks to stand a good chance.

The future of Nigeria’s education sector and human resource development lies in its strategic higher institutions like ABU.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the general UTME cut-off mark for ABU Zaria in the 2023/2024 academic session?

Ans. ABU Zaria has set 180 as the general UTME cut-off mark for the 2023/2024 academic session. Candidates who score 180 and above in UTME are eligible to apply for any course at the university.

Q2. Does meeting just the UTME cut-off guarantee admission at ABU Zaria?

Ans. No, candidates are also required to meet the specific cut-off marks set by their desired departments, which are often higher than the UTME cut-off mark. For instance, while the UTME cut-off mark is 180, popular departments like Medicine and Law have cut-offs of 270 and 260 respectively.

Q3. When is ABU Zaria’s post-UTME screening conducted?

Ans. The post-UTME screening holds after UTME results have been released by JAMB. Dates for the post-UTME screening are communicated on the university’s admission portal. Candidates who obtain the prescribed UTME and departmental cut-off marks are eligible for this screening.

Q4. What does the ABU Zaria post-UTME screening entail?

Ans. The post-UTME comprises written assessment tests and oral interviews aimed at further evaluating academic strengths and weaknesses of eligible candidates. Performance in O’level examinations is also assessed. The scores obtained from post-UTME and UTME determine admission chances.

Q5. How can an eligible UTME candidate apply for admission online?

Ans. Here are the steps to apply through ABU’s online portal:

1. Visit abu.edu.ng/apply
2. Select admission type
3. Create an account
4. Complete online application form
5. Upload necessary documents
6. Make application fee payment
7. Submit application
8. Check admission status regularly

Q6. What is the best way to prepare for ABU Zaria’s post UTME?

Ans. To excel in the screening process, candidates should:

• Thoroughly revise their O’level subjects
• Attend tutorial classes to enhance weak areas
• Attempt past question papers to gain speed
• Read wide and develop analytical thinking
• Seek guidance from departmental admission teams

Advanced preparation via these methods will help candidates successfully gain admission into ABU Zaria.