AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY (AKSU) COMMENCES SUPPLEMENTARY POST-UTME ADMISSION EXERCISE FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION 

The Management of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Ikot Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State, has formally announced the commencement of online applications for its 2026/2027 supplementary Post-UTME admission exercise for prospective undergraduate candidates seeking admission into various programmes at its Ikot Akpaden campus.

According to an official notification released on Tuesday, 20th October 2026, eligible candidates who meet the institutional criteria are invited to complete their online supplementary registration before the stipulated deadline.

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered eligible for the 2026/2027 supplementary admission screening, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:

* Choice of Institution: Selected Akwa Ibom State University as their First Choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

* Cut-Off Score: Attained a minimum score of 150 and above in the 2026 UTME.

* Programme Alignment: Eligible candidates are advised to effect a change of course to any of the advertised available programmes listed by the university.

Available Programmes across Faculties

The university has opened supplementary applications across eleven (11) academic faculties:

* Faculty of Agriculture: Agricultural Economics and Extension, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Crop Science, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Food Science and Technology, Soil Science.

* Faculty of Administration and Management: Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management and Tourism, Local Government and Development Studies, Project Management, Taxation.

* Faculty of Architecture: Architecture.

* Faculty of Arts: French, History, Music, Religious Studies.

* Faculty of Biological Sciences: Botany, Marine Biology, Zoology.

* Faculty of Education: Computer Science Education, Education and Mathematics, Education and Physics, Education and Chemistry, Education and Integrated Science, Guidance and Counselling.

* Faculty of Engineering: Agricultural Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering.

* Faculty of Environmental Sciences: Building, Estate Management, Fine and Applied Arts, Surveying and Geoinformatics, Urban and Regional Planning.

* Faculty of Health Sciences: Water Sanitation and Hygiene.

* Faculty of Physical Sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Industrial Chemistry.

* Faculty of Social Sciences: Criminology and Security Studies, Intelligence and Security Studies, International Relations, Library and Information Science, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Quantity Surveying, Sociology and Anthropology.

Registration Dates and Timeline

The official schedule for the supplementary admission registration exercise is as follows:

* Commencement Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026.

* Closing Date: Wednesday, 28th October 2026.

Interested candidates are urged to complete their online profile setup and document upload within the specified period, as candidates who fail to register before the portal closes will not be considered for admission.

Mandatory Requirements for Online Screening

Applicants must ensure they possess scanned copies of the following mandatory credentials prior to starting their online application:

* 2026 UTME Result Slip.

* Official Birth Certificate.

* Certificate of Origin.

* AKSU Post-UTME Registration Confirmation Slip (2026).

Step-by-Step Registration Procedure

Candidates are directed to register online by executing the following portal procedures:

* Access Application Portal: Visit the university portal at https://www.aksu.edu.ng/app.

* Initiate Profile: Click on START NOW, select Enrol, and click on PUTME.

* Verify Record: Input your JAMB Registration Number and click the arrow button to verify your profile details.

* Process Payment: Proceed to pay the non-refundable registration fee of N2,000 only (excluding bank charges) using a debit card or bank transfer gateway, then continue the registration process.

* Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of the required credentials in JPG format. Each file must strictly maintain a minimum file size of 120KB and a maximum file size of 150KB.

* Submit and Print: Preview all entered details to ensure complete accuracy. Upon final confirmation, click the Finish button to generate your official Registration Confirmation Slip.

Special Tuition Fee Exemptions and VC Scholarship Schemes

In a major institutional incentive, AKSU has announced tuition fee waivers and scholarship opportunities for newly admitted students across selected academic disciplines for the 2026/2027 academic session:

* Tuition Fee Exemption for Agriculture Students: All newly admitted undergraduate students into any programme within the Faculty of Agriculture are fully exempted from paying tuition fees. Admitted students in this faculty will only be required to cover applicable sundry charges.

* Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship and Full Fee Exemption: Newly admitted students enrolled in French, History, Mathematics, Music, and Statistics will enjoy full exemption from tuition fees alongside the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship scheme, which completely covers all applicable sundry charges.

* Special Financial Grants for International Students: All admitted international students will be entitled to special financial support grants provided by the university.

Admissions Directorate Contact Channels

For further enquiries, clarification, or portal support, candidates are advised to contact the AKSU Directorate of Admissions via telephone at 08023936376 or 08039333813.