Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Kaduna State · Federal University
Last confirmed 25 days ago · Sources: JAMB CAPS, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Admissions Office
Key dates
Post-UTME screening
2026-07-06
Admission list release
2026-09-10
O'Level upload deadline
Not yet announced
JAMB cut-off
180
Requirements
UTME subjects
English Language plus 3 subjects relevant to chosen course
O'Level (WAEC/NECO)
Minimum 5 O-level credits including English and Mathematics, in not more than 2 sittings
Direct Entry
OND, NCE, IJMB, A-Level, or HND in relevant discipline, plus O-level credits
Fees
Acceptance fee
₦2,000 (screening registration fee)
Tuition range
₦66,500 - ₦95,750 per session (Nigerian students; higher for non-indigenes/international)
Courses & cut-off marks
| Course | Faculty | UTME | Direct Entry | Aggregate | Duration | O'Level combo | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Faculty of Administration | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. Located at the Kongo campus. | Source ↗ | |
| Agricultural Economics | Faculty of Agriculture | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. ABU's Agriculture faculty houses renowned institutions like IAR and NAPRI. | Source ↗ | |
| Arabic | Faculty of Arts and Languages | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Architecture | Faculty of Environmental Design | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Biochemistry | Faculty of Life Sciences | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Business Administration | Faculty of Administration | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. Located at the Kongo campus. | Source ↗ | |
| Chemical Engineering | Faculty of Engineering | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Civil Engineering | Faculty of Engineering | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Computer Science | Faculty of Science | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Economics | Faculty of Social Sciences | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Faculty of Engineering | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| English | Faculty of Arts and Languages | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Estate Management | Faculty of Environmental Design | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Hausa | Faculty of Arts and Languages | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Law | Faculty of Law | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses and does not publish fixed departmental cutoffs. | Source ↗ | |
| Mass Communication | Faculty of Social Sciences | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Faculty of Engineering | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) | Faculty of Medicine (College of Medical Sciences) | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses and does not publish fixed departmental cutoffs. Community estimates place Medicine's realistic competitive score around 280+. | Source ↗ | |
| Microbiology | Faculty of Life Sciences | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Nursing Science | Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. Community estimates place Nursing's realistic competitive score around 250+. | Source ↗ | |
| Pharmacy | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. Community estimates suggest a competitive score around 250+ needed for realistic admission. | Source ↗ | |
| Physics | Faculty of Physical Sciences | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Political Science | Faculty of Social Sciences | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Public Administration | Faculty of Administration | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. Located at the Kongo campus. | Source ↗ | |
| Sociology | Faculty of Social Sciences | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ | |
| Veterinary Medicine | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine | 180 | — | — | — | ABU applies a uniform official JAMB floor of 180 across all courses. | Source ↗ |
Meeting the cut-off does not guarantee admission. Post-UTME score and O'Level grades are also weighted.
What to know this cycle
What to know this cycle (2026/2027): ABU's Post-UTME/Direct Entry online screening registration opened Monday, 6th July, 2026, per an official Special Bulletin. Eligible candidates are UTME applicants who scored 180 and above (ABU's general cut-off) and selected ABU as first choice, plus Direct Entry candidates. The screening fee is ₦2,000, payable online via ATM/debit card or by bank deposit using a printed transaction slip — no need to travel to Zaria to pay.
ABU does not publish a single departmental cut-off list; instead it applies a ranking system combining JAMB score and Post-UTME performance, with departmental competitiveness varying widely. Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Engineering, and Nursing are the most competitive, often requiring Post-UTME/aggregate scores well above the 180 floor. Candidates who skip the online screening registration will not be considered for admission.
Source: official ABU screening portal announcement (portal.abu.edu.ng/forms).
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