The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has officially announced the commencement of registration for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening Exercise. The institution is inviting suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into its various undergraduate programmes to participate in the screening exercise as part of the admission process for the new academic session.

According to a statement released by the university, registration for the screening exercise will begin on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, through the official FUNAAB admission portal. The exercise is compulsory for all candidates seeking admission into the university for the 2026/2027 academic session.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE

FUNAAB stated that the following categories of candidates are eligible to apply:

• Candidates who selected the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) as their first-choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored a minimum of 160 marks.
• Direct Entry candidates who possess a minimum of Upper Credit or its equivalent qualification and selected FUNAAB as their first-choice institution.
• Candidates who scored 160 and above in the 2026 UTME but did not initially choose FUNAAB as their first-choice institution, provided they complete a Change of Institution to FUNAAB before the close of registration.

The university emphasized that candidates who did not initially choose FUNAAB but wish to be considered for admission must effect the necessary change through JAMB before the screening registration deadline.

In addition, all applicants must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, to qualify for admission consideration.

SCREENING REGISTRATION FEES

Eligible candidates are required to register through the university’s admission portal after making the necessary payments online.

The approved fees are:

• ₦2,000 for Post-UTME Registration
• ₦3,000 for Portal Access Fee

This brings the total payment to ₦5,000, excluding applicable REMITA charges.

All payments must be made online through the university’s official screening portal.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are expected to complete their registration by following these steps:

Step 1

Visit the FUNAAB Admission Portal at:

https://admission.funaab.edu.ng/2026

Step 2

Log in using your UTME Registration Number.

Step 3

Generate an application invoice and proceed with payment of the prescribed fees through the REMITA platform.

Step 4

After successful payment, return to the admission portal and complete the online application form.

Step 5

Carefully review all information supplied before submitting the application.

Step 6

Print out the registration slip for future reference.

The university advised candidates to ensure that all information provided during registration is accurate, as incorrect details may affect their admission chances.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

FUNAAB has also issued several important guidelines that applicants must comply with throughout the admission process.

Candidates are required to upload their O’Level results correctly on the admission portal. The university accepts a maximum of two sittings for O’Level results.

Accepted examination bodies include:

• WAEC
• NECO
• NABTEB

Direct Entry candidates, including OND, HND, and NCE holders, are required to ensure that their academic transcripts are forwarded to the Registrar, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, not later than Friday, July 31, 2026.

The university further warned candidates with incorrect UTME subject combinations to make the necessary corrections and switch to suitable programmes before completing their registration.

Management stressed that participation in the online screening exercise is compulsory and forms an important part of the admission process. Candidates who fail to register will not be considered for admission into the university.

FUNAAB REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO MERIT-BASED ADMISSION

As one of Nigeria’s leading specialized universities, FUNAAB continues to maintain high academic standards while ensuring a transparent and merit-driven admission process.

The university urged all prospective students to complete their registration early, upload the required credentials correctly, and carefully follow all admission guidelines to avoid unnecessary complications.

For enquiries and assistance regarding the screening exercise, candidates may contact the university through the following channels:

Phone Numbers: 08033000807, 08100368431
Available Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Email: [email protected]

The announcement was signed by Dr. Titus A. Adeniyi, Registrar of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and complete their registration promptly as FUNAAB begins preparations for the admission process for the 2026/2027 academic session.