Delta State University of Science and Technology (DSUST) admission list for 2025/2026 is out. Check your admission status through the DSUST or JAMB portals. Continue reading for all the steps.
Student Registration Calendar (Admitted Students)
For those who have already seen their names on the admission list:
- Acceptance Fee Payment: This is the first step of registration and should be completed immediately after accepting the offer on JAMB CAPS.
- Physical Clearance: As detailed in previous sections, report to the Ozoro campus with your file for document citation.
- Matriculation & Resumption: Full academic activities for freshers are expected to follow the university’s standard semester calendar once clearances are finalized.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Delta State University of Science and Technology |
| Session | 2025/2026 |
| Programmes | First-degree programmes |
| Check | DSUST or JAMB portal |
| Post UTME Registration Deadline Date | Friday, September 5, 2025 |
| Post UTME Date | Friday, September 12, 2025 |
| Requirements | Application ID, JAMB number |
| Login | DSUST portal credentials |
| JAMB Letter | Print after acceptance |
| Acceptance | Check DSUST acceptance fee |
Checking DSUST Admission Status
The 2025/2026 admission list has been released, and candidates are advised to verify their status through the official university and JAMB portals.
Steps to Check via DSUST Portal
- Visit the DSUST Admission Check Portal.
- Enter your JAMB Registration Number in the required field.
- Click on Proceed to view your admission status.
Steps to Check via JAMB CAPS
- Log in to the JAMB e-Facility Portal.
- Enter your registered email address and password.
- Scroll down and select “Check Admission Status”.
- Choose the 2025 examination year.
- Click on “Access my CAPS” and navigate to the “Admission Status” tab to see if you have been offered admission.
Next Steps for Admitted Candidates
- Accept/Reject Offer: If you have been offered admission on JAMB CAPS, you must promptly Accept the offer.
- Print Admission Letter: Once accepted, print your official JAMB admission letter, as it is mandatory for university registration.
- Pay Acceptance Fee: Visit the DSUST Acceptance Portal to pay the required fee and proceed with school registration.
Accessing JAMB CAPS Admission Status
This guide provides a detailed walkthrough for candidates to navigate the JAMB CAPS portal and manage their admission offers.
DSUST Physical Clearance: Documents and Process for 2025/2026
Congratulations on your admission! The final step to secure your spot at Delta State University of Science and Technology (DSUST) is the physical clearance exercise. This process verifies your identity and academic credentials.
To be eligible for this session, you must have either an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) with a credit pass or a National Certificate in Education (NCE) with a merit pass from a recognized institution, OR you must have sat for JAMB or IJMB recently this year.
Required Documents for Physical Clearance
Candidates are required to present the original and at least five (5) photocopies of the following documents:
- Academic Credentials: O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or GCE) obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Identity Documents: Birth Certificate or a Sworn Declaration of Age.
- Local Government Identification: A letter of identification from your LGA of origin.
- Reference Letter: A letter of attestation/reference from a reputable Clergyman, Lawyer, or Senior Civil Servant.
- JAMB Documents: Original JAMB Result Slip and the official JAMB Admission Letter.
- DSUST Portal Printouts: Online Printed Acceptance Letter, Evidence of Acceptance Fee Payment, and the Medical/Swimming Vest fee receipts.
- Photographs: Twelve (12) recent passport photographs with a red background (usually taken at the school for a small fee for uniformity).
The Clearance Step-by-Step
- Payment Verification: Before heading to the campus, ensure you have paid your Acceptance/Medical fee and the Swimming/Life Vest fee via the DSUST Prospective Student Portal.
- Report to Admission Office: Proceed to the University Admission Office with your complete file containing the documents listed above.
- Credential Citation: A screening officer will cite your original documents and verify your photocopies.
- Obtain Clearance Authority: Once cleared, you will receive an “Authority to Pay” or a clearance certificate.
- Final Portal Registration: Log back into your Student Portal with your clearance credentials to generate your school fees invoice and complete your bio-data registration.
Pro-Tip: Ensure your name matches across all documents. Any discrepancies in names (e.g., between your O’Level and JAMB results) will require an affidavit for clearance.
How to create a checklist or a sample attestation letter for your reference?
Checklist for Physical Clearance
Before visiting the Admissions Office in Ozoro, verify that you have organized the following credentials into a single, secure file folder:
- [ ] O’Level Results: Original and five photocopies of your WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB statement of results.
- [ ] Attestation Letter: Original and five photocopies of a reference letter from a reputable professional (Lawyer, Clergyman, or Senior Civil Servant).
- [ ] Identification: Original and five photocopies of your Birth Certificate or a Sworn Age Declaration.
- [ ] Testimonial: Original and five photocopies of your secondary school testimonial.
- [ ] Payment Proof: Five photocopies each of your printed Acceptance Letter and receipts for Medical/Swimming fees.
- [ ] JAMB Documents: Official JAMB Result Slip and the Admission Letter printed from the CAPS portal.
- [ ] Photographs: 12 copies of a recent passport photograph with a red background (note that the school may require these to be taken on-site for a fee).
Sample Attestation/Reference Letter
You can provide the draft below to your chosen referee (such as your Pastor, Imam, or a legal practitioner) to be typed on their official letterhead.
[Date]
The Registrar,
Delta State University of Science and Technology (DSUST),
Ozoro, Delta State.
LETTER OF ATTESTATION FOR [CANDIDATE’S FULL NAME]
I am writing this letter to attest to the character and conduct of [Candidate’s Full Name], who has been offered provisional admission into the [Name of Department/Faculty] at your esteemed institution for the 2025/2026 academic session.
I have known the candidate for [Number] years in my capacity as [Referee’s Profession/Role]. During this period, I have found [him/her] to be of exemplary character, disciplined, and academically focused. I am confident that [he/she] will remain a law-abiding student and contribute positively to the university community.
I, therefore, recommend [him/her] for clearance and registration without any reservation.
Yours faithfully,
[Signature]
[Full Name of Referee]
[Phone Number/Contact Address]
[Official Stamp/Seal]
Summary of Final Steps
- Generate Invoices: Use the DSUST portal to pay all mandatory acceptance and medical fees first.
- Submit File: Present your documents at the Admission Office for citation and verification.
- Confirm Authority: Collect your “Authority to Pay” once the screening officer confirms your credentials.
- Matriculation Number: After paying your school fees online, you will be assigned a matriculation number, which confirms your full status as a student.
