The management of Northwest University, Kano has officially announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise for candidates seeking admission into the university.

According to the institution, online registration for the screening exercise will begin on Monday, August 10, 2026, and end on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

The university invites all candidates who selected Northwest University, Kano as their first-choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry admission exercise to complete their screening registration within the stipulated period.

Registration Schedule

Candidates should take note of the following important dates:

• Registration Opens: Monday, August 10, 2026
• Registration Closes: Sunday, August 23, 2026

Applicants are advised to complete their registration early, as no extension has been announced.

Available Programmes and Minimum UTME Scores

The university has released the approved minimum UTME scores for its undergraduate programmes as follows:

240 UTME Score

• MBBS Medicine and Surgery

230 UTME Score

• Law

210 UTME Score

• Medical Laboratory Science
• Nursing Science

190 UTME Score

• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Physiotherapy
• International Studies

180 UTME Score

• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Information and Communication Technology
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Radiography
• Software Engineering

175 UTME Score

• Islamic Studies

170 UTME Score

• Accounting
• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Building Technology Education
• History and International Studies
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• Library and Information Science
• Physiology

165 UTME Score

• Economics
• Biology Education
• Chemistry Education
• Entrepreneurial Studies
• Public Administration

160 UTME Score

• Broadcasting
• Chemistry
• Development and Communication Studies
• Economics Education
• English Education
• Islamic Studies Education
• Electrical/Electronics Technology
• Guidance and Counselling
• Industrial Chemistry
• Information and Media Studies
• Journalism and Media Studies

155 UTME Score

• Applied Geophysics
• Botany
• English

150 UTME Score

• Arabic Studies
• Arabic Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Early Childhood Education
• Geography Education
• History Education
• Mathematics Education
• Physics Education
• Education Technology
• Geography
• Hausa
• History
• Industrial Mathematics
• Industrial Physics
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Physics with Electronics
• Taxation

Candidates are advised to ensure they meet the minimum score required for their preferred programme before applying.

Eligibility Requirements

For UTME Candidates

Applicants must:

• Choose Northwest University, Kano as their first-choice institution.
• Obtain at least five (5) O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
• Meet the minimum UTME score required for their chosen course.

For Direct Entry Candidates

Candidates applying through Direct Entry must possess:

• A valid 2026 JAMB Direct Entry Registration Slip.
• National Diploma (ND), NCE, or IJMB qualification.
• A minimum CGPA of 3.0 for science-based programmes.
• A minimum CGPA of 3.5 for arts-based programmes.
• At least 9 points in NCE.
• A minimum of 7 IJMB points for science courses and 8 IJMB points for arts and social science courses.

Registration Procedure

Eligible candidates should complete their application by following the steps below:

Step 1

Visit the official Northwest University, Kano website at www.nwu.edu.ng.

Step 2

Click on the 2026 Admission Portal.

Step 3

Generate a NABROLL Payment Invoice.

Step 4

Pay the prescribed screening fee of ₦2,000 through the online payment platform or at any designated commercial bank.

Step 5

Return to the admission portal after payment to complete the online registration.

Step 6

Print your Acknowledgement Slip, which must be presented during the screening exercise alongside other required credentials.

Important Information for Applicants

Candidates should carefully note the following:

• Applicants wishing to change their institution or programme through JAMB must do so before midnight on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
• All candidates are required to upload their O’Level and other relevant credentials on the JAMB e-Facility Portal.
• Applicants must ensure that the grades entered during registration correspond exactly with those on their O’Level results.
• Any discrepancy discovered during verification may lead to cancellation of admission.
• Candidates who fail to complete the screening registration before the deadline will not be considered for admission into the university.

Why You Should Register Early

Prospective students are encouraged to complete their registration well before the closing date to avoid network congestion and other technical issues commonly experienced during the final days of registration.

Applicants should also verify that all documents uploaded are clear, accurate, and complete to prevent unnecessary delays during admission processing.

Application Deadline

The online Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening registration portal will officially close on:

Sunday, August 23, 2026

No application will be accepted after the deadline.

Conclusion

Northwest University, Kano has urged all eligible candidates to take advantage of the registration window and complete their applications on time. Candidates are also reminded to regularly monitor both the university admission portal and the JAMB CAPS portal for further updates on the admission process.

Successful applicants who meet all admission requirements and complete the screening exercise will be considered for admission into their chosen programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Signed

Registrar

Northwest University, Kano