ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSITY EXTENDS PHYSICAL SCREENING DEADLINE FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has extended the deadline for the physical screening of candidates seeking admission for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The university announced the extension in an internal memorandum dated October 22, 2026, signed by the Registrar, Kabiru Garba Aminu.
According to the memo, the deadline for physical screening of prospective Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) candidates who have completed their online screening has been extended to Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
The extension provides affected candidates with additional time to complete the physical screening exercise required as part of the admission process.
ATBU Physical Screening Deadline for 2026/2027
The revised screening deadline and other important details are provided below.
| Screening Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Institution | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University |
| Academic Session | 2026/2027 |
| Eligible Candidates | UTME and Direct Entry candidates who completed online screening |
| Extended Deadline | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 |
| Screening Venue | OPOLLO Innovation Hub, Gubi Campus |
| Screening Portal | https://www.screening.atbu.edu.ng/ |
How to Check the ATBU Physical Screening Invitation Letter
Candidates who have completed the online screening should check the university’s official screening portal for their physical screening invitation letters.
To proceed, candidates should:
- Visit the official ATBU screening portal at https://www.screening.atbu.edu.ng/.
- Follow the portal’s instructions for accessing their screening details.
- Check for and download or print their physical screening invitation letter, where available.
- Review the date, time and other instructions stated in the invitation.
- Report to the designated screening venue with the required documents.
Candidates should follow the instructions provided by the university and ensure that they attend their screening as scheduled.
Venue for ATBU Physical Screening
The university has directed candidates to attend the physical screening exercise at the OPOLLO Innovation Hub, Gubi Campus, after receiving their invitation letters.
Candidates are advised to confirm their individual screening arrangements and any required documents through the official portal before visiting the venue.
Important Notice to UTME and Direct Entry Candidates
All affected candidates seeking admission into Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University for the 2026/2027 academic session should take note of the revised deadline.
The physical screening deadline has been extended to Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Candidates who have completed their online screening but are yet to attend the physical exercise should check their invitation letters and make the necessary arrangements.
Candidates should also ensure that they use the official screening portal and rely on university announcements for further updates.
Conclusion
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, has extended the physical screening deadline for 2026/2027 UTME and Direct Entry admission candidates to October 27, 2026.
Eligible candidates are advised to visit the official screening portal, check their invitation letters and complete the physical screening process at the OPOLLO Innovation Hub, Gubi Campus, as instructed.
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