Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria has officially announced the commencement of its 2025 Post UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening registration for candidates who selected the institution as their first choice for the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to the notice signed by the Registrar, Mal. Rabiu Samaila, the online registration portal will be open from Monday, 4th August to Thursday, 21st August, 2025. The university has called on all eligible UTME and DE candidates to begin the screening registration within the specified period.
“All 2025 UTME/DE candidates, who applied for admission into Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria for the 2025/2026 Academic Session, and who made the institution their FIRST CHOICE, [are] to register online for the Screening Exercise,” the notice reads.
To be eligible for the screening exercise, candidates must meet the following conditions:
i. Candidates with UTME Score of 180 and above
ii. Eligible direct-entry candidates should pay the stipulated screening fees and register.
Registration is done online through the ABU portal at https://portal.abu.edu.ng/forms. A non-refundable screening fee of N2,000 is required. Candidates can pay using an ATM card or by generating a transaction slip to pay at any commercial bank across Nigeria. There is no need to travel to Zaria for payment.
The announcement also advised candidates to check the attached subject combination list before registration. “Candidates with incorrect subject combinations may change to a more appropriate programme (course) on the JAMB portal,” the notice stated.
The schedule for the screening exercise for UTME candidates is as follows:
i. 18th August, 2025 (Monday): Agriculture, Arts, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine
ii. 19th August, 2025 (Tuesday): Administration, Law, Management Science, Social Sciences
iii. 20th August, 2025 (Wednesday): Allied Health Sciences, Education, Environmental Design
iv. 21st August, 2025 (Thursday): Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences (MBBS), Dentistry
Screening venues include:
i. Iya Abubakar Institute of Information and Computing Technology (IAIICT)
ii. Distance Learning Centre (DLC)
iii. Computer Based Tests (CBT) Centre
Candidates are expected to come with their original JAMB and Post-UTME registration printouts. The university stressed that, “Any UTME/DE candidate who fails to register for the Screening Exercise will not be eligible for admission into the University.”
This update is important for candidates seeking higher education opportunities, and ensures a smooth admission process through the ABU online portal.