ABU Zaria Releases 2026/2027 Post-UTME & Direct Entry Screening Details
The management of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has officially released the registration guidelines for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) admission screening exercise.
According to an official Special Bulletin issued by the institution, the online portal will open for registration on Monday, July 6, 2026.
CRITICAL NOTICE: Registration within the stipulated timeline is mandatory. Any UTME or Direct Entry candidate who fails to register for this online screening exercise will automatically forfeit their admission consideration for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Eligibility Guidelines
The screening portal is open exclusively to the following applicants:
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UTME Candidates: Applicants who scored 180 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
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Direct Entry (DE) Candidates: Applicants seeking direct admission into ABU undergraduate programmes for this session.
Note: Candidates with awaiting O’Level results are advised to wait until their results are officially released before finalizing their registration.
Screening Fee & Payment Options
Eligible candidates are required to pay a non-refundable screening fee of ₦2,000.
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Online Payment: Pay securely via the portal using any ATM/Debit Card.
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Bank Payment: Print your transaction slip from the portal and make payment at any commercial bank nationwide.
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Candidates do not need to travel to Zaria to make payments.
Required Documents for Upload
Ensure you have clear, legible scanned copies of the following documents ready before starting your application:
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JAMB UTME/DE Result Slip
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O’Level Result(s) (Maximum of two sittings)
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A’Level Result (Strictly for Direct Entry candidates)
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Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
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National Identification Number (NIN)
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Certificate of Indigene
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Any other relevant academic credentials
Step-by-Step Application Process
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Step 1: Visit the official ABU portals at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms or access it via the main website at abu.edu.ng.
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Step 2: Log in using your required JAMB admission credentials.
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Step 3: Generate your invoice and pay the ₦2,000 screening fee.
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Step 4: Accurately input your data and enter the grades obtained in the five (5) relevant O’Level subjects required for your programme.
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Step 5: Upload all required scanned documents.
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Step 6: Review all entries thoroughly and submit your application.
Essential Compliance Rules
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Subject Combination: Verify that your UTME subject combination matches the requirements for your chosen course. If there is a mismatch, execute a JAMB Change of Course before completing your ABU screening form.
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Strict Document Policy: The university maintains a zero-tolerance policy for academic dishonesty. Uploading forged documents or fabricating grades will lead to automatic disqualification and potential legal action.
Official Portals & Enquiries
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Registration Portal: portal.abu.edu.ng/forms
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Institutional Website: abu.edu.ng
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Helpdesk Support Lines: 07076806821 | 08111465297 | 09020017135
Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their registrations early to avoid potential deadline-day server traffic. Best of luck with your application!
