Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA) — formerly Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA) — has confirmed a general cut-off mark of 150 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise. Candidates who chose AFUSTA as their first choice and scored 150 or above in the 2026 UTME are eligible to proceed to screening for most programmes. Several courses require higher scores, rising to 210 for Nursing Sciences and 220 for Medicine and Surgery. Here is the complete, verified course-by-course breakdown.
Key Highlights
- General cut-off mark: 150 (2026 UTME)
- Highest cut-offs: Medicine and Surgery (220), Nursing Sciences (210)
- Selected competitive courses: 160 (e.g. Computer Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, Architecture)
- First-choice requirement: Only candidates who chose AFUSTA as their first-choice institution are eligible
- Direct Entry: Credit/Merit pass in HND, ND, IJMB, or equivalent required
- O’Level upload: Mandatory on JAMB CAPS — no candidate is considered without it
- Source: Official AFUSTA notice to 2026 UTME/DE candidates, cross-checked against the university’s registrar-signed cut-off mark document
About AFUSTA (Formerly KSUSTA)
Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero was established in 2006 as a state-owned institution in Aliero Local Government Area, Kebbi State. It was known as Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA) until the Kebbi State Government approved its renaming to Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA) in 2026. The KSUSTA acronym is still widely used and recognised by candidates and aggregators.
The university runs its motto “Knowledge for Self-Reliance” across faculties in Agriculture, Education, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, and a College of Health Sciences offering Medicine and Surgery and Nursing Sciences.
AFUSTA General Cut-Off Mark 2026/2027
AFUSTA has confirmed, through an official notice to prospective candidates, that the general minimum cut-off mark for the 2026 UTME is 150. Candidates who scored 150 or above and chose AFUSTA as their first choice are eligible to proceed. Candidates who scored 150 or above but did not choose AFUSTA as first choice can still apply by requesting a Change of Institution at any JAMB office or accredited CBT centre before the deadline.
Only candidates who select AFUSTA as their first-choice institution will be considered for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
AFUSTA Cut-Off Marks by Course (UTME)
The table below reflects the university’s officially published cut-off mark structure, which uses three admission categories: Catchment Area, Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS), and National Merit. This is the most recently published official departmental breakdown; the general 150 baseline has been separately confirmed for 2026/2027, so candidates in competitive courses should still verify their specific departmental figure on the portal before registering.
| Programme | Catchment | ELDS | National Merit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry | 150 | 150 | 160 |
| Education (Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agric Science, and related programmes) | 150 | 150 | 160 |
| Library & Information Science | 150 | 150 | 160 |
| Biochemistry | 160 | 160 | 170 |
| Microbiology | 160 | 160 | 170 |
| Biology, Botany, Zoology | 150 | 150 | 160 |
| Computer Science | 160 | 160 | 170 |
| Applied Chemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics | 150 | 150 | 160 |
| Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ICT | 160 | 160 | 170 |
| Architecture, Building | 160 | 160 | 170 |
| Urban & Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying | 150 | 150 | 160 |
| Nursing Sciences | 210 | 230 | 250 |
| Medicine and Surgery | 220 | 240 | 250 |
AFUSTA Direct Entry (DE) Cut-Off Requirements
| Qualification | National Merit | ELDS | Catchment Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCE | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| IJMB | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Diploma / ND / HND | Upper Credit/Distinction | Lower Credit | Lower Credit |
| Special Admission with HND (Engineering only) | Distinction | Upper Credit | Upper Credit |
DE candidates must also upload their O’Level and higher qualification results to JAMB CAPS, in addition to their AFUSTA screening documents.
What to Do If You Meet the Cut-Off but Didn’t Choose AFUSTA First
If you scored 150 or above in the 2026 UTME (or hold a qualifying DE credential) but did not select AFUSTA as your first choice, you can still apply by:
- Visiting any JAMB office or accredited CBT centre
- Requesting a Change of Institution
- Selecting AFUSTA as your new first-choice institution
- Uploading your O’Level result(s) to JAMB CAPS if you have not already done so
Only candidates who complete this change before the admission window closes will be considered for the 2026/2027 exercise.
How AFUSTA Compares to Similar Institutions
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- Federal University Dutse (FUD) Cut-Off Mark — a comparable science-focused federal university
- Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) Cut-Off Mark — another accessible science and technology-focused university
| University | Type | General Cut-Off | Highest Departmental Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFUSTA (this guide) | State | 150 | 220 (Medicine and Surgery) |
| FUD | Federal | 160 | Higher for Medicine/Law |
| FUDMA | Federal | 140 | 180 (Medicine) |
Note: Earlier CampusNinja articles referencing KSUSTA’s cut-off as 140 reflect an older admission cycle — the confirmed figure for 2026/2027 is 150.
Frequently Asked Questions — AFUSTA Cut-Off Mark
What is the AFUSTA cut-off mark for 2026/2027?
The general cut-off mark is 150 for most programmes. Selected competitive courses require 160, Nursing Sciences requires 210, and Medicine and Surgery requires 220.
Is AFUSTA the same school as KSUSTA?
Yes. Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA) is the new name approved by the Kebbi State Government for Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA). Both names refer to the same institution.
What is the cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery at AFUSTA?
Medicine and Surgery requires a minimum of 220 under the National Merit and Catchment categories, rising to 240 under ELDS consideration for some categories, per the university’s officially published cut-off structure.
What is the cut-off mark for Nursing Sciences at AFUSTA?
Nursing Sciences requires 210 (Catchment), 230 (ELDS), or 250 (National Merit), depending on the admission category.
Can I apply if I didn’t choose AFUSTA as my first choice?
Only if you complete a Change of Institution at a JAMB office or accredited CBT centre and select AFUSTA as your new first choice before the deadline. Without this change, you cannot be considered.
Do Direct Entry candidates need a UTME score?
No. Direct Entry candidates are assessed on their HND, ND, NCE, IJMB, or equivalent qualification instead of a UTME score, using the categories in the DE cut-off table above.
Is uploading my O’Level result to JAMB CAPS compulsory?
Yes. AFUSTA has stated explicitly that no candidate will be considered for admission without uploading their O’Level result(s) — WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS — to the JAMB CAPS portal.
Final Thoughts
AFUSTA’s 2026/2027 cut-off mark structure keeps the general benchmark at 150, making it accessible for a wide range of applicants, while reserving higher marks — up to 220 — for Medicine, Surgery, and Nursing Sciences. Whether you know the university as AFUSTA or by its former name, KSUSTA, the admission process and cut-off structure remain the same. Before proceeding with screening, confirm your specific departmental cut-off and complete any required Change of Institution on the official JAMB portal. If anything here is unclear or the university issues an update, drop your question in the comments — we respond to every one.
Source: Cut-off mark figures in this guide are drawn from AFUSTA’s official notice to 2026 UTME/DE prospective candidates and the university’s registrar-signed cut-off mark document (Office of the Registrar, Admission Unit). This page will be updated as soon as any further changes are announced. If you notice a discrepancy between our figures and what appears on the official portal, alert us immediately in the comments below.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Cut-off marks and admission requirements are subject to change by the institution and JAMB at any time. Always verify on the official AFUSTA admission portal before making any admission-related decisions. CampusNinja is not affiliated with Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero and cannot be held responsible for changes made after our last update date.