ABU Post-UTME & Direct Entry 2025 Registration Begins
If Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria is your first choice and you’re eyeing admission in 2025, the race just started—and time is ticking fast.
ABU has officially opened its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening for the 2025/2026 academic session. Whether you sat for UTME or applied through Direct Entry, this guide breaks down everything you need to know, step by step.
Who’s Eligible to Apply?
ABU is strict about its first-choice-only policy. If you didn’t choose ABU as your top pick in JAMB, this isn’t your stop.
Here’s who can apply:
- UTME candidates who scored 180 or above
- Candidates with valid Direct Entry (DE) credentials
If you don’t meet these requirements, the portal won’t accept your application. No shortcuts, no exceptions.
Registration Period & Fee
- Starts: Monday, 4th August 2025
- Ends: Thursday, 21st August 2025
- Platform: ABU Screening Portal
- Fee: ₦2,000 only
Payment options:
Pay online using your ATM card or print your slip and pay at any commercial bank. No need to travel to Zaria—it’s 100% online.
Important: Check Your JAMB Subject Combination
Before submitting your form, ensure your UTME subject combination matches your chosen course. If not, update it on the JAMB Portal before registering.
ABU won’t correct any mismatch for you—and an incorrect combo can disqualify you.
Faculty-Based Screening Dates
The Post-UTME screening exercise will take place on-campus and is grouped by faculty. Here’s the schedule:
Monday, 18 August 2025
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Design
- Faculty of Physical Sciences
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
Thursday, 21 August 2025
- Allied Health Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Clinical Sciences (MBBS)
- Dentistry
Where to Report for Screening
Candidates must report to any of the following centres with their original JAMB slip and Post-UTME registration slip:
- Iya Abubakar Institute of ICT (IAIICT)
- Distance Learning Centre (DLC)
- ABU CBT Centre
Pro Tip: No slip = No screening. Come fully prepared.
Final Reminder: Don’t Miss the Deadline
If you fail to register between August 4 and August 21, 2025, you’ll be automatically disqualified. There are no second chances.
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