The wait is over! Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, one of Nigeria’s premier institutions, has officially commenced the registration for its 2025/2026 Post UTME and Direct Entry (DE) Screening Exercise. This is a mandatory step for all aspirants seeking admission.
To ensure a smooth application, we’ve broken down all the essential information you need: eligibility requirements, a step-by-step guide to the online application, and the crucial screening schedule. Read on to prepare yourself for the next phase of your academic journey.
Eligibility: Who Can Register?
Before proceeding to the application portal, confirm that you meet the criteria for your respective admission type.
For UTME Candidates
- Institution Choice: You must have chosen Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, as your First Choice Institution in the 2025 JAMB UTME.
- Minimum Score: You must have achieved a score of 180 and above in the 2025 UTME.
For Direct Entry (DE) Candidates
- Institution Choice: You must have chosen ABU as your First Choice Institution during the 2025 JAMB Direct Entry registration.
- Academic Requirements: You must meet the stipulated academic requirements for your chosen program (e.g., A’Level passes, IJMB, NCE, or an acceptable degree classification).
- Note: DE candidates are typically only required to register and upload their results/credentials for screening; they are generally exempted from the CBT exam.
The ABU Post UTME Application Process (2025/2026)
The entire registration process is conducted online and is straightforward. Follow these steps carefully:
Step 1: Visit the Registration Portal
- Navigate to the official ABU admission portal: https://portal.abu.edu.ng/forms or click on the ‘2025/2026 Post UTME Registration’ link on the main ABU website: https://abu.edu.ng.
- Login: Use your JAMB Registration Number and State of Origin (as filled in your JAMB profile) to log in.
Step 2: Pay the Screening Fee
- The registration fee is a non-refundable sum of Two Thousand Naira (₦2,000.00).
- Payment can be made online using an ATM card or by printing the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) slip and paying at any commercial bank in Nigeria.
Step 3: Complete Your Profile
- Fill in all your required personal details (Bio-data), Contact Address, and upload your O’Level results (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB).
- DE Candidates must also upload their A’Level/HND/NCE results and supporting documents.
Step 4: Confirm Subject Combination (Crucial!)
- Candidates are strongly advised to confirm that their UTME subject combination is correct for the course they applied for.
- If your subject combination is incorrect, you must effect a change of course/institution on the JAMB portal before proceeding with the ABU registration to avoid disqualification or re-assignment to another department.
Step 5: Print Your Slip
- After successfully completing the registration and payment, print the ABU Post UTME Registration Slip. This document is essential for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and final screening.
2025/2026 Screening Schedule and Test Details
The screening exercise for UTME candidates is a Computer-Based Test (CBT), which is typically organized according to faculties.
Registration and Examination Dates
- Registration Period: Monday, August 4, to Thursday, August 21, 2025. (Candidates who fail to register within this window will not be considered for admission).
- CBT Examination Dates: The test is scheduled to hold from Monday, August 18, to Thursday, August 21, 2025 (Note: Individual test dates will be assigned based on your faculty).
Tentative Screening Schedule (UTME)
While specific times will be on your slip, the faculty schedule often follows this pattern:
| Date | Day | Faculty/College/School |
|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2025 | Monday | Agriculture, Arts, Engineering, Environmental Design, Physical Sciences |
| August 19, 2025 | Tuesday | Administration, Law, Life Sciences, Management Sciences |
| August 20, 2025 | Wednesday | Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| August 21, 2025 | Thursday | Allied Health Sciences, Education, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences (MBBS), Dentistry |
Screening Venues
The Post UTME CBT will take place at the ABU Main Campus, Zaria, in the following centres:
- Iya Abubakar Institute of Information and Computing Technology (IAIICT)
- Distance Learning Centre (DLC)
- Computer Based Tests (CBT) Centre
Essential Preparation and Key Reminders
Success in the ABU screening requires smart preparation and attention to detail.
1. The Exam Format
- The ABU Post UTME is a CBT that typically consists of questions covering English Language and the three other subjects relevant to your course of study (i.e., your UTME subject combination).
- Focus your study efforts on your four core subjects from JAMB.
2. What to Bring to the Exam
- Your Original JAMB Registration Printout.
- Your Printed ABU Post UTME Registration Slip.
- A writing material (though often not used for CBT).
🚫 Important Warning: Mobile phones, bags, calculators, and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited in the screening venues.
3. Check for Mop-Up
- Keep an eye on the official ABU website. In the past, the university has offered a Mop-up Screening date (e.g., around late August/early September) for candidates who missed their initial schedule due to unavoidable circumstances. This is usually the final opportunity.
Failure to register or attend the screening will automatically disqualify you from admission consideration for the 2025/2026 academic session. Secure your future—start your registration now!
