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. In this article, we will provide you with the latest information on Zamfara State University, ZAMSUT cut off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Table Of Contents

An Overview of Zamfara State University, ZAMSUT
ZAMSUT Cut Off Marks for / Session
How to Apply for ZAMSUT Admission
Wrapping Up

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 2025/2026 Session

The management of ZAMSUT has announced the cut off marks for admission into the undergraduate programmes of the university for the 2025/2026 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 2025/2026 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.

Wrapping Up

ZAMSUT is a relatively new university that offers quality education in various fields of study. The cut off marks for admission into the university are based on the performance of candidates in the UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) and the availability of spaces in the university. Candidates who meet the cut off marks and have chosen ZAMSUT as their first choice of institution can apply for admission through the university’s website. We hope this article has provided you with useful information on ZAMSUT cut off marks for the 2025/2026 session. Should you have any inquiries or observations, please do not hesitate to share them in the comments section below.

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