Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has officially commenced registration for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise.
The online screening registration will begin on Monday, 6th July, 2026. All eligible candidates are advised to complete their registration within the stipulated period.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the screening exercise, candidates must have scored a minimum of 180 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Direct Entry (DE) candidates are also required to register for the screening exercise and pay the prescribed screening fee.
Screening Fee
The screening registration fee is ₦2,000 only.
Applicants can make payment online using a debit (ATM) card or generate a payment slip for payment at any designated commercial bank.
Required Documents
Candidates are required to upload clear scanned copies of the following documents during registration:
• JAMB Result Slip
• O'Level Result(s) (Maximum of two sittings)
• A'Level Certificate (where applicable)
• Birth Certificate
• National Identification Number (NIN)
• Certificate of Indigene (where applicable)
In addition, UTME candidates are required to correctly enter the grades of five relevant O'Level subjects for their chosen course of study.
Important Information
Applicants are advised to ensure that their UTME subject combination is appropriate for their chosen course. Candidates with incorrect subject combinations should make the necessary corrections through the JAMB portal before completing their registration.
Candidates awaiting the release of their O'Level results are advised to wait until their results are available before proceeding with registration.
The university has also warned that any candidate who fails to register for the screening exercise will not be considered for admission into Ahmadu Bello University for the 2026/2027 academic session.
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