EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY (EKSU) EXTENDS ADMISSION SCREENING APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The management of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has further extended the deadline for applications for its 2026/2027 admission screening exercise. The new deadline has been fixed for Monday, November 23, 2026, giving prospective candidates additional time to complete their screening registration.

The extension is intended to provide more time for prospective candidates who are yet to complete their applications to submit the necessary information through the University’s admission portal.

EKSU 2026/2027 Admission Screening Deadline Extended

The latest announcement confirms that the deadline for the 2026/2027 admission screening exercise has been further extended to November 23, 2026.

The extension applies to prospective candidates seeking admission through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) pathways.

EKSU had earlier commenced its admission screening exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session, with the University issuing an official notice confirming the commencement of registration.

With the latest extension, candidates who have not completed their screening applications now have additional time to do so before the revised closing date.

Categories of Candidates Covered

The extension is relevant to the following categories of prospective candidates:

• UTME candidates: Candidates seeking admission into EKSU through the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
• Direct Entry candidates: Candidates seeking admission into the University through the Direct Entry admission pathway.

Both categories of candidates who are yet to complete their screening applications are advised to take advantage of the extension.

New EKSU Admission Screening Deadline for 2026/2027

The important information concerning the deadline extension is summarised below:

What Candidates Should Do Before the New Deadline

Candidates who are yet to complete their screening registration are advised to complete their applications before November 23, 2026.

Prospective applicants should ensure that they:

1. Visit the University’s official admission screening portal.
2. Complete the screening application using the required information.
3. Provide the necessary details and documents required for the screening exercise.
4. Review their application information carefully before submission.
5. Complete their registration before the revised deadline.

Candidates should ensure that their application details are accurate and that they follow the instructions provided by the University throughout the registration process.

Important Notice to Prospective Candidates

The extension provides additional time for candidates who have not completed their applications. However, prospective applicants are advised not to wait until the final day before completing their registration.

Candidates should also rely on official EKSU announcements for information concerning screening requirements, application procedures, payment instructions and other admission-related updates.

Conclusion

Ekiti State University has further extended the deadline for its 2026/2027 admission screening exercise to November 23, 2026, for prospective UTME and Direct Entry candidates.

Applicants who are yet to complete their screening registration should use the additional time to finalise their applications and submit the required information before the new closing date.

The extension is an important opportunity for prospective candidates to complete their admission screening applications without missing the revised deadline.