PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU UNIVERSITY (PAAU) RELEASES POST-UTME/DE ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, has officially released its highly anticipated guidelines for the 2026/2027 academic session admission exercise. In a special bulletin published by the Public Relations Unit on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, the institution announced the commencement of online registration and screening for both Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) candidates.

​With the screening portal now open, eligible prospective students who selected PAAU as their first-choice institution have a month-long window to complete their applications, upload required credentials, and position themselves for the upcoming screening exercise.

​Here are the critical details, strict requirements, and step-by-step application procedures every applicant must know:

GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION INTO VARIOUS PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2026/2027 UTME/DE ADMISSION

​General Provision

​Registration and upload of O’level results for post-UTME/DE online screening for 2026/2027 academic session begins on Monday June 1st 2026 and closes on Wednesday July 1st , 2026.

​The PostUTME screening fee is N2000 only.

​The screening exercise for admission of candidates will be online and shall be administered only to candidates who applied or changed his/her course of study to Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba (PAAU) as their Institution of First Choice.

​Only candidates who scored 150 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are qualified for the screening exercise. Minimum UTME Eligibility score for individual programmes is listed below.

​UTME candidates will be screened based on their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score and O-level results only.

​Candidates must have sat for the appropriate Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) subjects for their proposed courses of study (correct subject combination).

​Candidates must possess the basic five (5) O’level credit passes in the relevant subjects in accordance with the University’s entry requirement.

​It is important that candidates upload their O-level results on JAMB CAPS, as the screening and admission depends on uploading of O’level on JAMB CAPS. This should be promptly done to facilitate admission.

​Candidates who are awaiting their O’level results may apply but should so indicate. However, such candidates should immediately upload their O’level results as soon as the results are released.

​Direct Entry (DE) candidates generally require a minimum of upper credit (ND, HND and University Diploma), merit (NCE), minimum of 10 points in A’level result and recognized first degree certificate to qualify for eligible programmes in the University.

​A’level results of Direct Entry (DE) candidates with a minimum of 10 points will be subjected to verification on the Integrated Post- Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) via JAMBs e-facility handle, as required by JAMB.

​Any candidate discovered to have been involved in any form of admission irregularities such as double admission and falsification of results, among others, will be denied admission into the Institution and face the risk of prosecution. Should such candidate be admitted, such admission will be withdrawn whenever such irregularity is brought to the attention of the institution.

​The screening exercise

​Candidates are expected to apply online:- at OFFICIAL APPLICATION PORTAL Read instructions carefully, provide the required information and make payments with ATM debit cards, bank transfers etc. This can be done anywhere.

​All such candidates must fill in relevant certificates (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB etc.) stating correct examination number, date, type, and scratch card PIN.

​Candidates should preview and confirm that all the Information entered are correct before submission.

​All Direct Entry candidates who applied to JAMB for admission and chose Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba (PAAU) as institution of FirstChoice are also required to complete the online application form for their screening exercise. The minimum entry grade is an Upper Credit for Diplomas and a minimum of 10 points for A’level candidates.

​It is mandatory that Candidates upload their O’level results, as no admission will be offered without uploading of O’level on JAMB CAPS. This should be promptly done to facilitate admission.

​The screening exercise will commence immediately after the closure of online registration. Thereafter, results will be communicated to candidates through the registration portal.

​Candidates are expected to monitor their statuses on JAMB CAPS and the university portal.

VIEW ADMISSION CUT-OFF MARKS HERE

Signed:

Oguche Blessing Abraham

Admission Officer.