BSUAST Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar: Resumption Feb 15, Exams Begin June 1
The Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BSUAST) has officially released its 2025/2026 academic calendar, outlining key dates for undergraduates and Pre-Degree students, from resumption and registration to examinations and results release.
The calendar provides a full roadmap for the session, confirming that students resume on Sunday, February 15, 2026, while first semester examinations will run from June 1 to June 11, 2026. Second semester results are scheduled for release on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the approved academic activities.
At a Glance: BSUAST 2025/2026 Key Dates
- Online Post-UTME Screening: Monday, January 26, 2026
- Resumption (Undergraduate & Pre-Degree): Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Undergraduate Course Registration: February 16 – 20, 2026
- Matriculation (Undergraduates): Saturday, March 28, 2026
- First Semester Exams: June 1 – 11, 2026
- Second Semester Results Release: Friday, November 6, 2026
First Semester Academic Schedule (2025/2026)
Screening and Resumption
- Monday, January 26, 2026: Online Post-UTME screening
- Sunday, February 15, 2026:
- Resumption of undergraduate students
- Resumption of Pre-Degree students
Registration and Orientation
- Monday, February 16 – Friday, February 20, 2026:
- Course registration for undergraduates
- Monday, February 23 – Friday, February 27, 2026:
- Orientation programme for undergraduates
Lectures, Tests, and Matriculation
- Monday, March 2, 2026: Lectures begin
- Saturday, March 28, 2026: Matriculation ceremony
- Tuesday, April 7 – Friday, April 10, 2026: Mid-semester tests
Revision and Examinations
- Monday, May 25 – Friday, May 29, 2026:
- Revision week and upload of class attendance
- Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Pre-examination training for staff
- Thursday, May 28, 2026: Pre-examination orientation for students
- Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 11, 2026: First semester examinations
Break and Results Processing
- Friday, June 12 – Friday, June 19, 2026: Short break
- Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 14, 2026: Students vacate campus
- Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19, 2026: Marking, grading, and upload of results
Second Semester Academic Schedule (2025/2026)
Resumption and Registration
- Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, June 21, 2026: Resumption for second semester
- Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026: Course registration
Lectures and Assessments
- Monday, June 29, 2026: Lectures begin
- Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14, 2026: Mid-semester assessment
Students’ Week and End of Lectures
- Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21, 2026:
- Undergraduate students’ week (debates and sports)
- Friday, September 26, 2026: Lectures end
Revision and Examinations
- Monday, September 28 – Friday, October 2, 2026: Revision week
- Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 16, 2026: Second semester examinations
Vacating and Results
- Saturday, October 17 – Sunday, October 18, 2026: Students vacate campus
- Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 30, 2026: Marking and upload of results
- Friday, November 6, 2026: Release of second semester results
Proposed Start of 2026/2027 Academic Session
BSUAST also released tentative dates for the 2026/2027 first semester:
- Nov 21 – 22, 2026: Resumption of fresh undergraduates
- Nov 28 – 29, 2026: Resumption of returning undergraduates
- Dec 2 – 4, 2026: Orientation for fresh students
- Dec 2 – 4, 2026: Course registration for fresh and returning students
Standing Academic Notes
- Congregation: Once every semester
- Mid-semester tests: 7th week after resumption
- Senate meetings: Fourth Friday of every month (except during result consideration)
- Lecture duration: 12 weeks
- Revision: 1 week
- Examinations: 2 weeks
Public Holidays Captured in the Calendar
BSUAST noted that not all public holidays were captured. The listed holidays include:
- Friday, March 20, 2026: Eid El-Fitr
- Friday, April 3, 2026: Good Friday
- Monday, April 6, 2026: Easter Monday
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026: Eid El-Kabir
- Friday, June 12, 2026: Democracy Day
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Eid El-Maulud
- Thursday, October 1, 2026: National Day
Why This Matters
With the full calendar now public, students are advised to plan ahead, complete registrations on time, and stay alert for any updates from the university management.
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