A screening application can look straightforward until a payment, subject mismatch or unreadable result interrupts the process. For an ABU applicant, the useful starting point is an accurate record and a clear understanding of what the university actually requested.
This ABU Post UTME guide covers the 2026/2027 online screening route, the published fee and document requirements, and the checks to make before treating a registration as complete. The opening of registration should be distinguished from a personal examination appointment or an admission offer.
ABU Post UTME Registration Details
The university’s 2026 notice set the start of online screening registration as Monday, 6 July 2026. It invited the relevant UTME and Direct Entry applicants for the 2026/2027 academic session. The public eForms page states that Post UTME registration continues for the period of admission and that Direct Entry registration continues until otherwise indicated.
| Item | Published Position |
|---|---|
| Academic Session | 2026/2027 |
| Registration Start | 6 July 2026 |
| General UTME Eligibility in the Notice | 180 and above |
| Screening Registration Charge | ₦2,000 |
| Application Route | ABU portal, forms section, then PUTME |
| Direct Entry | Pay the screening fee and register under the applicable route |
The ABU Post UTME notice does not turn the registration start date into a closing date. Read the live application message before attempting to pay. If the programme or session is unavailable, do not assume an older invitation guarantees that a fresh application can still be completed.
Who Can Register for the Screening Exercise?
The notice states that UTME candidates with 180 and above are eligible to register for the screening exercise. This is a general registration floor in the notice, not a promise of admission to every programme. Course requirements and the rest of the selection process still matter.
Direct Entry candidates are required to pay the screening fee and register. Their qualifications should be checked against the programme’s Direct Entry requirements rather than judged only through a UTME score rule that applies to a different route.
Before starting ABU Post UTME registration, confirm the institution and programme recorded in your application. A course name selected casually during JAMB registration should be reviewed against your actual subjects and credits. Any necessary change needs to be completed through the authorised process.
The ABU Screening Portal and Login Route
The university directs candidates through portal.abu.edu.ng/forms and the PUTME section. The public eForms landing page separates Post UTME candidates from other applicants. Choose the appropriate route instead of creating an unrelated general form profile simply because that button is visible.
Start from the university’s own site or the stated portal. Check the address carefully before entering details. A payment instruction forwarded without the corresponding university page should not be treated as enough evidence to send money.
Enter the details requested by the live form exactly as they appear on your JAMB record. If the system cannot find the record, first check the number, session and selected programme. Repeatedly creating different entries can make the problem harder to describe.
How To Pay the ABU Post UTME Fee
The published registration charge is ₦2,000. The notice describes online payment by debit card or payment at a commercial bank using a printed transaction slip. It also makes clear that candidates do not need to travel to Zaria merely to pay.
Generate the payment request from the actual application route. Keep the transaction reference and follow the channel displayed there. A personal bank account supplied in a message is not the same as the university’s authorised payment process.
After payment, return to the application and confirm that the transaction has been recognised. If money has left the account but the portal still shows an unpaid record, retain the reference and establish the transaction status before paying again.
The ABU Post UTME fee covers the stated screening registration charge. It should not be confused with tuition, accommodation, acceptance payment or a private service provider’s separate charge. Ask for a clear breakdown whenever another amount is being requested.
Documents To Prepare Before Completing the Form
The notice asks candidates to upload scanned academic and basic documents. These include JAMB results, O Level results, A Level certificates where applicable, indigene certificates, NIN and birth certificates. O Level results in the notice are limited to not more than two sittings.
| Document | Check Before Upload |
|---|---|
| JAMB Result | Number, name and subject record are readable |
| O Level Result | Correct grades and examination details, with permitted sittings |
| A Level Certificate | Relevant to the Direct Entry route where applicable |
| Indigene Certificate | Candidate details match the application evidence |
| NIN Evidence | Enter the required information accurately |
| Birth Certificate | Date and personal details agree with the supporting record |
Use clear scans without cutting away the examination number, subject list or identifying details. If the portal specifies a file type or size, follow the displayed limit. Avoid shrinking a result so aggressively that the grades cannot be read.
Entering O Level Grades Correctly
The university’s notice requires UTME candidates to input grades in five O Level subjects relevant to the intended programme, using the brochure requirements. It warns that falsified information or results can lead to disqualification.
Copy each grade from the original result. Do not enter a predicted improvement or select a stronger grade because the form accepts it. A successful form submission does not make an inaccurate grade valid.
The notice also addresses candidates awaiting O Level results and directs them to await release of their results. Use the current application instructions for your situation rather than filling required grade fields with invented values.
For a programme comparison, consult the JAMB brochure guide. It helps separate the required school credits from the four UTME papers, which should be checked independently.
Subject Combinations and Course Changes
ABU advises candidates to check its brochure to ensure their subjects are correct. The notice says applicants with unsuitable combinations may change to a more appropriate programme on the JAMB portal. A course change should fit the papers actually taken and the relevant credits.
Do not select a new programme only because it appears less competitive. Check its subject requirements and academic content first. If you are considering a quantitative course, the Statistics subject guide explains why institutional options need attention.
Keep the evidence of the completed change and inspect the updated record. Payment for a change is not the same thing as confirmation that the intended course now appears correctly in every relevant part of the admission process.
Completing Registration and Following the Next Instruction
Review the form before final submission. Check personal details, programme title, uploaded files and the five relevant grades. Save the completed acknowledgement or confirmation supplied by the portal and keep it with the payment evidence.
Do not turn ABU Post UTME registration into an assumed examination appointment. Follow the university’s actual next instruction for the relevant session and route. A time, venue or test arrangement should come from the current notice or the candidate’s official record.
The university states that a UTME or Direct Entry candidate who fails to register for the screening exercise will not be eligible for admission. Completing that required step matters, but it still does not by itself establish that admission has been offered.
Enquiries When a Record Needs Attention
Prepare a precise description of the problem: the application stage, transaction reference where relevant, and the exact field or document involved. Keep credentials and payment-card information private. A support enquiry should explain the issue without exposing unnecessary personal information publicly.
The notice lists enquiry numbers including 07076806821, 08111465297 and 09020017135. Confirm that you are using the university’s current contact information before acting on a response. Retain the relevant acknowledgement and any authorised correction evidence.
FAQs
What Is the General ABU Post UTME Registration Score?
The 2026 notice states 180 and above for UTME registration. That is a screening-registration condition, not a guaranteed departmental admission score.
How Much Is the Screening Fee?
The published registration charge is ₦2,000. Pay through the authorised application process and keep the transaction evidence.
Must I Travel to Zaria To Pay?
No. The notice describes online card payment or commercial-bank payment using a generated slip, without travelling to Zaria merely for payment.
Do Direct Entry Applicants Register Too?
Yes. The notice requires them to pay the screening charge and register, while meeting the qualification conditions for their chosen programmes.
Can I Submit Predicted O Level Grades?
Do not invent grades. Use the issued result and the current instructions. The notice addresses awaiting-result candidates separately and warns against falsification.
Does Registration Mean Admission Has Been Offered?
No. It completes a required application step. The rest of the university’s admission conditions and the candidate’s actual admission status remain separate.
Is the July Start Date Also the Closing Date?
No. The notice identifies the opening date. Read the live portal and later official instructions for the actual position when you apply.
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