Are you an aspirant of Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara (ZAMSUT)? Do you want to know the cut off marks for admission into the various programmes offered by the university? If yes, then you are in the right place.
An Overview of Zamfara State University, ZAMSUT
Zamfara State University (ZAMSUT) is located in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria. It was established in 2018 by the former governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency Alhaji Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari. The establishment of the university was aimed at providing increased access to university education for indigenes of Zamfara State and neighboring states.
The university offers courses and programmes leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study.
Today, Zamfara State University operates seven faculties including:
- Faculty of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Agricultural Science
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Earth and Environmental Studies
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
The university also has a School of Postgraduate Studies and Entrepreneurial Center.
ZAMSUT Cut Off Marks for 2024/2025 Session
The management of ZAMSUT has announced the cut off marks for admission into the undergraduate programmes of the university for the 2024/2025 academic session. The cut off marks are categorized into three groups: catchment, ELDS, and merit.
Catchment areas comprise states located in close proximity to the university and receive a special preference in the admission process. These states encompass Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, and Niger.
ELDS (Educationally Less Developed States) encompass regions with lower educational development and consequently have a lower cut off score for admission. These areas consist of FCT, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Akwa-Ibom, Plateau, and Nasarawa.
Merit states are those with the highest cutoff scores for admission and are typically the most competitive. These states include Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Lagos, Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Edo, Delta, and Rivers.
The table below shows the cut off marks for each programme and category for the 2024/2025 session.
| S/N | Programme | Catchment | ELDS | Merit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accounting | 140 | 160 | 180 |
| 2 | Arabic Studies | 140 | 140 | 160 |
| 3 | Biochemistry | 150 | 160 | 180 |
| 4 | Biology | 140 | 160 | 170 |
| 5 | Chemistry | 140 | 160 | 170 |
| 6 | Computer Science | 150 | 160 | 180 |
| 7 | Early Childhood Edu | 140 | 160 | 180 |
| 8 | Economics | 140 | 160 | 160 |
| 9 | EDU Arabic | 140 | 160 | 160 |
| 10 | EDU Biology | 140 | 160 | 160 |
| 11 | EDU Chemistry | 140 | 160 | 160 |
| 12 | EDU Economics | 140 | 160 | 160 |
| 13 | EDU English Language | 140 | 160 | 160 |
| 14 | EDU Integrated Sci. | 140 | 160 | 160 |
| 15 | EDU History | 140 | 160 | 160 |
| 16 | EDU Islamic Studies | 140 | 160 | 160 |
| 17 | EDU Mathematics | 140 | 160 | 180 |
| 18 | EDU Physics | 140 | 160 | 170 |
| 19 | Electronics | 140 | 160 | 180 |
| 20 | English Language | 140 | 160 | 170 |
| 21 | Geology | 140 | 160 | 180 |
| 22 | History & Inter Studies | 140 | 160 | 170 |
| 23 | Human Nutrition & Die | 160 | 180 | 200 |
| 24 | Islamic Studies | 140 | 160 | 170 |
| 25 | Mass Communication | 140 | 160 | 170 |
| 26 | Mathematics | 140 | 160 | 170 |
| 27 | Nursing Science | 160 | 180 | 200 |
| 28 | Physics | 140 | 160 | 170 |
| 29 | Physiotherapy | 160 | 180 | 200 |
| 30 | Primary Education | 140 | 160 | 170 |
| 31 | Public Health | 160 | 180 | 120 |
| 32 | Statistics | 140 | 160 | 170 |
Note that the cut off marks are subject to change and may vary depending on the performance of candidates in the UTME and the availability of spaces in the university. Candidates are advised to check the official website of ZAMSUT for the latest updates on the cut off marks.
How to Apply for ZAMSUT Admission
Candidates who meet the cut off marks and have chosen ZAMSUT as their first choice of institution in the UTME are eligible to apply for admission into the university. The application process is as follows:
- Visit the university’s website at www.zamsut.edu.ng and click on the admission portal link.
- Create an account with your email address and phone number and verify your account.
- Log in to your account and fill in the online application form with your personal and academic details.
- Upload your passport photograph, O’level results, and other relevant documents.
- Pay the application fee of N2,000 using the online payment platform.
- Print out your application slip and acknowledgement receipt.
- Wait for the screening exercise and admission list to be released by the university.
Candidates are advised to check the university’s website regularly for updates on the screening exercise and admission list. Candidates who are offered admission will be required to accept or reject the offer on the JAMB CAPS portal and pay the acceptance fee.