The Bayero University, Kano, has kicked against the decision by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to peg the cut off mark at 120.
Briefing newsmen in Kano Monday, the Director, Public Affairs of Bayero University, Kano, Malam Ahmad Shehu said the university’s Senate pegged 180 mark as minimum cut-off after comprehensive evaluation of the minimum recommendation set by JAMB.
The Director stressed: “what we have done in BUK is not in disagreement with what JAMB is requesting for, and don’t forget that 120 is just minimum and the university has the authority to decide its minimum too.”
JAMB had last week released a new cut-off mark as minimum standard for admission into Federal, State and private tertiary institutions in the country.
According to the admission board, universities are expected to admit applicants with minimum score of 120 while other institutions were pegged at 100.
The university’s spokesperson added that courses like Hausa Language, English and other related courses would not be stepped down below 180.
Ahmed further revealed that BUK’s cut-off marks has always fallen between 200 and 180, saying the new scheme will not in any form affect standard.