BUK Aptitude Test: Guidelines and Mobile Phone Registration Procedure

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is one of the standard examination used in Nigeria as a criterion for admitting students into most undergraduate programs in Nigerian universities. An applicant is required to reach a certain mark called ‘The Cut-off Mark’ to be considered a pass. It is required for students to take an examination prepared by the university in which they applied for. The exams, in general, is called ‘POST-UTME’. In Bayero University Kano (BUK), it is called BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO APTITUDE TEST (BUKAT).

In this article, we will share guidelines and procedures on how to carry out the Aptitude Test Registration using your mobile phone.

In this Article:

• Bayero University Kano Aptitude Test (BUKAT)
• BUKAT Eligibility
• BUK Change of Program
• What is the Minimum Required Marks for My Chosen Course?
• How to Carryout BUK Aptitude Test Registration With Your Mobile Phone
• When Should I Register For BUKAT?
• Buk Aptitude Test Date
• Aptitude Test Past Question Solution

Bayero University Kano Aptitude Test (BUKAT)

“Aptitude Test” is an exam used to determine an individual capacity to pass a given task. To be able to get admission into BUK, qualified applicants who passed their UTME must take Bayero University Aptitude Test (BUKAT).

To be able to pass the aptitude test you must prepare well. Read on How to Prepare For Examination and Become Successful »

BUKAT Eligibility

To partake in BUKAT. Candidate must;

• Have taken 2019/2020 UTME and passed with the required cutoff mark set by their respective faculties.
• Have chosen Bayero University Kano as his first choice.

NOTE: Candidates that passed UTME but could not reach the required cutoff mark set by the courses they applied for can still be admitted into the university…. Are you wondering How? How is that possible? Here is an alternative;

BUK Change of Program

• Use JAMB green form to change to another program in which you score is within the cut-off mark.
• After the change, proceed to BUK reg portal to ensure the change of course has reflected, as the profiles are updated from time to time.
• Continue to register for BUKAT.

Are you wondering about the Best course you are to choose when undergoing a change of course? Never mind, check out How to Select the Best Course of Your Choice »

What is the Minimum Required Marks for My Chosen Course

The minimum marks or cut-off marks set by Bayero University Kano for the 2020/2021 academic session is as follows:

FACULTY	CUT-OFF MARKS
Arts And Islamic Studies	180 And Above.
Allied Health Sciences	200 And Above.
Basic Medical Sciences	180 And Above.
Clinical Sciences	200 And Above
Computer Science & IT	180 And Above
Communication	180 And Above
Dentistry	200 And Above.
Earth & Environmental Sciences	180 And Above.
Education	180 And Above.
Engineering	180 And Above.
Law	200 And Above.
Life Sciences	180 And Above.
Physical Sciences	180 And Above.
Social & Management Sciences	180 And Above.
Pharmaceutical Sciences	220 And Above.
AGRICULTURE	180 And Above

How to Carryout BUK Aptitude Test Registration With Your Mobile Phone

Also note that: The passport photograph uploaded from JAMB will be the valid Photo to be used throughout your stay in the university.

When Should I Register for BUKAT?

The online Registration for Bayero university aptitude Test starts from Monday 3^rd of August, 2020 and ends on Friday 2^nd of October. However, the printing of acknowledgement slip will continue up to the midnight of Sunday 11th October 2020.

NOTE:  ANY CANDIDATE THAT FAILS TO REGISTER WITHIN THE STIPULATED DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Buk Aptitude Test Cutoff Mark

BUKAT cut off is determined by the course an applicant applied for. For instance, if the cutoff mark of Accounting is 200, then, an applicant is required to have a UTME (JAMB) score of 200 before registering for BUKAT. For more details check out cutoff marks of different faculties in BUK

Buk Aptitude Test Date (When and Where am I Writing My Aptitude Test?)

The 2020 Aptitude test Date, Venue and Time will be communicated to you via the phone number and e-mail address used in your JAMB Registration. Do adhere to all the rules and regulation that’ll be stated in your exams card.

Also, adhere to government health rules to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. See The Impact of COVID 2019 and ASUU Strike Academics »

You can have a glimpse of the Bayero University Kano Tuition Fees »

These fees are valid as of the time of writing this post. They are subjected to changes anytime.

Try your Best, Do Your Best and don’t miss this opportunity of securing admission in the great citadel of learning.

Aptitude Test Past Question Solution

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