Borno State University, Maiduguri (BOSU) set its general JAMB cut-off mark for the 2025/2026 academic session at 150, with candidates scoring below this threshold not eligible to participate in Post-UTME screening at all. Competitive programs in the Faculty of Basic Medical and Allied Health Sciences required considerably higher scores. This guide covers the full departmental breakdown, the screening process as it ran that cycle, and a distinctive catchment-area threshold applied specifically to Medicine.

About BOSU

Borno State University is a state government-owned institution established in 2016, located in Maiduguri, Borno State. It has grown to offer more than 20 undergraduate programs across multiple faculties, including a Faculty of Basic Medical and Allied Health Sciences offering Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, and Medical Laboratory Science.

As one of Nigeria’s newer state universities, BOSU has continued expanding its academic offerings since establishment, with 28 of its 30 programs having received full NUC accreditation, a genuinely strong accreditation record for a university still relatively young by Nigerian institutional standards. This accreditation coverage matters directly for prospective students, since a degree from a fully accredited program carries recognised standing for both further study and professional practice, unlike programs still awaiting NUC approval.

Cut-off Marks by Course

Medicine and Surgery are worth noting specifically: BOSU applied a distinct, lower catchment (indigene) threshold of 210 for candidates from the university’s designated catchment area, compared to the higher “Others” threshold for non-catchment candidates. Meeting the general baseline of 150 only qualifies you for screening, it doesn’t guarantee admission into a specific, more competitive department, so confirm the exact departmental figure for your intended course before assuming eligibility.

Eligibility Requirements

• A UTME score of at least 150, or the higher specific threshold for your intended course, confirmed directly against the departmental breakdown before applying.
• BOSU selected as your first-choice institution in the relevant UTME, only first-choice candidates were eligible for Post-UTME screening.
• O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or equivalent) uploaded to your JAMB CAPS profile.
• The correct UTME subject combination for your intended course, MBBS, for example, required Biology, Chemistry, and Physics specifically.
• Accurate, consistent personal details across your JAMB profile and the BOSU screening registration.

How the screening process worked

1. Candidates visited BOSU’s official website https://portal.bosu.edu.ng/ or Post-UTME portal directly.

2. Registration involved creating an account and completing the required personal and academic details.

3. A non-refundable Post-UTME screening fee was paid through bank transfer or an online payment gateway.

4. Candidates printed their confirmation slip with screening details, as this was required for physical screening centres.

5. Screening was conducted either physically on campus or online, depending on BOSU’s schedule for that specific exercise.

6. Successful candidates were subsequently notified through their JAMB CAPS profile and registered contact details.

Documents Required for Physical Screening

• Printed UTME result slip.
• O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or equivalent).
• Printed Post-UTME registration slip.
• Passport-sized photographs.
• Any other document specifically requested by the university for your intended course.
• A valid means of identification, in case additional verification was requested.
• Your NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, where applicable to Direct Entry or postgraduate applicants.

If your score fell short

BOSU’s own guidance recommended that candidates with a low JAMB score applying for a competitive course consider changing to a less competitive programme within the university, rather than assuming reapplication the following year was the only path forward, since a related course within the same faculty was often the more practical alternative.

Why This Cycle’s Details Still Matter?

Even though the 2025/2026 admission window has closed, understanding how BOSU’s cut-off structure was organised remains useful, both for candidates confirming their own historical admission status, and for prospective applicants trying to anticipate how the university’s departmental thresholds and catchment provisions are likely to be structured in future cycles. Cut-off marks do shift year to year, so treat these specific 2025/2026 figures as historical reference rather than a guaranteed prediction for any later session.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was BOSU’s general cut-off mark for 2025/2026?

150. Medicine and Surgery required 250 (merit) or 200 (non-catchment), Nursing Science required 220–230, and other health science programs required around 220, reflecting genuinely competitive demand for these specific courses.

Is BOSU a federal or state university?

BOSU is a fully state government-owned university, established in 2016, making it a relatively young institution compared to many of Nigeria’s other state and federal universities.

Did meeting the cut-off mark guarantee admission?

No, it only qualified candidates for Post-UTME screening. Final admission depended on the overall aggregate and each department’s competitiveness, not the cut-off mark in isolation.

Could second-choice candidates apply for BOSU’s Post-UTME screening?

No. Only candidates who selected BOSU as their first choice during JAMB registration were eligible for the screening exercise, so a second-choice selection needed correcting through JAMB before applying for screening.

Was there a lower cut-off for Medicine specifically for indigenes?

Yes. BOSU applied a catchment (indigene) threshold of 210 for Medicine and Surgery, distinct from the higher threshold applied to non-catchment candidates, reflecting the university’s effort to balance state-resident access with overall competitiveness.

Was BOSU screening conducted online or on campus?

Screening was conducted either physically on campus or online, depending on BOSU’s schedule for that specific exercise. Confirm the format that applied to your own cohort by checking your screening confirmation details closely.