UMYU Warns Students Against Fake 2025/2026 Cut-Off Marks Circulating on Social Media

Umaru Musa Yar'adua University (UMYU) in Katsina has issued an urgent public disclaimer warning prospective students about false information regarding 2025/2026 UTME cut-off marks circulating on social media platforms, particularly Facebook.

The False Information

Unverified posts claiming to announce UMYU's official cut-off marks for the upcoming admission cycle have been spreading across social media. The university has categorically stated that these posts are "false, misleading, and fraudulent."

According to the university's Information and Protocol Unit, UMYU has not officially released any cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session.

How to Identify Official Information

To protect yourself from misinformation and potential fraud, UMYU emphasizes that all legitimate university announcements are published exclusively through:

• Official Website: www.umyu.edu.ng
• Verified Social Media Accounts: Only follow accounts with official verification badges
• Recognized Communication Channels: Official university bulletins and notices

Why This Matters for Students

Fake admission information can lead to several problems:

• Financial Fraud: Scammers may request payments for "admission assistance" or "guaranteed slots"
• Missed Deadlines: False information might cause you to overlook actual application requirements
• Wrong Decisions: Incorrect cut-off marks could lead you to make poor course choices
• Wasted Time: Following up on fake leads diverts energy from legitimate admission processes

What JAMB Candidates Should Do

1. Verify Before Acting: Always cross-check any admission-related news with official university sources

2. Bookmark Official Channels: Save UMYU's official website and verified social media pages for quick reference

3. Report Suspicious Content: If you encounter fake posts, report them on the social media platform and alert others

4. Stay Patient: Cut-off marks are typically released after JAMB concludes its processes. Wait for official announcements rather than trusting premature leaks

Official Statement

The disclaimer was signed by Fatima Sanda Kaita, Head of Information & Protocol Unit in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. The university urges all prospective students and their guardians to "disregard such misleading posts to avoid being misled or defrauded."

General Advice for All JAMB Candidates

This issue is not unique to UMYU. Across Nigeria, fake admission news circulates every year. Protect yourself by:

• Only trusting information from official .edu.ng domains
• Avoiding WhatsApp groups claiming to have "insider information"
• Never paying anyone for admission "assistance" or "slots"
• Following JAMB's official channels for updates on the admission process