Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has announce the release of the 2025/2026 Post UTME form, Learn about the registration process and more.
The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Post UTME is a screening exercise that take place every session to evaluate and select eligible candidates for admission into the university.
This article provides a detailed guide on everything candidates need to know about the ABU Post UTME 2025 including the registration date, eligibility criteria, application process, exam schedule, and answers to some questions commonly asked by candidates.
ABU post UTME eligibility
In other to be eligible for the Ahmadu Bello University post utme exercise, candidate must meet the requirements below:
- Chose ABU as their first choice on JAMB
- Scored 180 and above in the JAMB UTME( for UTME candidates)
- D.E candidates are also required to choose ABU as first choice during their JAMB/D.E registration.
UTME candidates who score less than 180 can not register or sit for the Ahmadu Bello University Post UTME
ABU Post UTME 2025/2026 Registration Date
The Post UTME registration is scheduled to hold from August 4th to 21st.
Only candidates who complete their registration within this period will be considered for admission into Ahmadu Bello University. Therefore, if you want to be considered for admission into ABU, ensure you register on time before the portal is close.
ABU Post UTME Examination Date 2025
The Post UTME exams for the 2025/2026 academic session are scheduled to hold from August 18th to 21st.
Also the exam date for each course is fixed based on its faculty. Every faculty has a specific date for their Post UTME exams. Once you register, you’ll be able to see which faculty your course belongs to.
To know your exam date in advance, download the bulletin above, it contains the full schedule for all faculties.
Note: Only UTME candidates are required to write the screening examination.
Direct Entry (DE) candidates are not required to sit for any exam, they are only expected to register and upload their documents on the Post UTME portal.
Documents Required for ABU Post UTME Registration
Below are documents or items you’ll be required to provide during the ABU post UTME registration.
- Jamb registration number
- State
- Valid email that you have never used for ABU post utme
- NIN
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Picture/passport
- Phone number
- State of origin
- Local government
- Home town
- Home address
- O level results/ A level for direct entry
- Next of kin
- Next of kin phone number and email address
How to Register for ABU Post UTME (Step by Step Guide)
Follow these steps carefully to register for the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Post UTME screening exercise.
- Step 1: Visit the official ABU Post UTME portal👇https://portal.abu.edu.ng/forms
- Step 2: Scroll down and click on the red “Post UTME Login” button.
- Step 3: On the login page, enter your JAMB Registration Number and State of Origin, then click Login.
What to Do After Logging In
Once you’re logged in, you will see the course you applied for, along with an option to buy the Post UTME form.
⚠️ Don’t rush to pay yet! First, complete your profile.
✅ Update the details like
- Bio-data
- Contact Address
- Olevel
- A’Level Result (for DE candidates)
- After filling in all the required information, you can then proceed to make payment for the Post UTME form. Click on “Pay” as seen on the screenshot below
Expert Advice!! We strongly suggest you use the remita payment option to make payments for your post UTME form as the ABU wallet option on the portal is sometimes unreliable.
You may encounter delay in payment processing if you use the wallet option. Using remita is more recommended.
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❌ Invalid Credentials Issue and How to Fix It
While the ABU Post UTME registration process is usually straightforward, some candidates may encounter an error message such as “Invalid Credentials” when trying to log in.
This error is quite common and can be caused by a few simple issues.
🔍 Common Reasons for “Invalid Credentials” Error
- Typing mistake in your JAMB registration number.
- Wrong state selected during login.
- You recently changed your institution to ABU, and your details have not yet been uploaded to ABU’s portal.
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🛠️ How to Fix the “Invalid Credentials” Error
- Double check your JAMB registration number, Make sure you typed it correctly without any extra spaces or missing digits.
- Select the correct state of origin, This should match the state on your JAMB registration slip.
- If you just changed your institution to ABU, Don’t worry, your data may not have been uploaded yet. Be patient and check back regularly. ABU usually updates the portal.
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Final Thought
The Ahmadu Bello University Post UTME is an important step in securing your admission, in other not to miss out on important update always check our site abucampusreport.com for update.
If you need further clarification regarding the ABU Post UTME kindly notify us using the comment section below.
3 Comments
Thank you so much, your article answers all my questions.
Good day Sir I am DE candidate and am trying to log in today it shows me invalid credentials.
The portal is not yet open for D.E students kindly keep checking it