ABU Post UTME Form 2025: Registration Date, How to Apply

Learn about the Ahmadu Bello University post UTME exercise 2025/2026, registration date, how to buy the ABU Post UTME form 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

As of now, the official date for the 2025/2026 ABU Post UTME registration has not been released. However, based on previous years, the sale of the Post UTME form usually begins between June and July.

This year, the JAMB Policy Meeting, which must be held before any institution can start Post UTME registration  is scheduled to hold on June 25, 2025.

With that in mind, it is safe to expect that the Post UTME registration will likely begin in July 2025.

ABU Post UTME Examination Date 2025

The Post UTME screening examination usually holds a few weeks after the form is released typically between the month of August and September.

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. 

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.

✅ Go to the “Profile” section from the navigation menu and fill in the following:

• Bio-data
• Contact Address
• 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.

❌ 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.

🛠️ How to Fix the “Invalid Credentials” Error

1. Double check your JAMB registration number, Make sure you typed it correctly without any extra spaces or missing digits.
2. Select the correct state of origin, This should match the state on your JAMB registration slip.
3. 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

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