ABU Civil Engineering Admission Form 2026/2027 — everything about the Post-UTME/screening form for Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria: how the 2026/2027 cycle works, where things stand now, and how to prepare if you’re applying next. Updated September 2026.
Current Status
ABU released its 2026/2027 Post-UTME/Direct Entry screening registration following JAMB’s release of 2026 UTME results, open to candidates who scored 180 and above with ABU as their first choice. By September, most candidates who registered should have a status to check — confirm directly on the ABU portal whether registration remains open for any category you still need to apply under.
Eligibility and Cost
- Eligibility: a 2026 UTME score of 180 and above, with ABU as first-choice institution.
- Application fee: ₦2,000, non-refundable.
- O’Level: five credits including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, in no more than two sittings — though a single-sitting result may carry a small weighting advantage in ABU’s aggregate calculation.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply
- Visit the official ABU e-forms portal at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms.
- Create an account with your email address and phone number.
- Select “Post UTME Form” for the 2026/2027 session and choose Civil Engineering — this must match your JAMB course selection exactly.
- Enter your JAMB registration number, UTME score, and O’Level details accurately.
- Upload your JAMB result slip, O’Level results, birth certificate/age declaration, LGA identification letter, and passport photograph.
- Pay the ₦2,000 screening fee.
- Submit and print your acknowledgment slip — it will confirm your screening date, venue, and format.
Screening Format
ABU has historically screened candidates via computer-based testing (CBT) at designated on-campus centres, covering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English Language. Whether this format applies to your specific cycle should be confirmed on your acknowledgment slip, since screening methods across Nigerian universities have shifted toward document-based review in recent sessions — don’t assume without checking.
What Happens After You Apply
- Check your admission status on JAMB’s Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) using your registration number.
- Also check the ABU portal directly, which often carries more detail on next steps than CAPS alone.
- If admitted, accept your offer on JAMB CAPS promptly, then pay the acceptance fee (see our Acceptance Fee guide) within ABU’s stated deadline — missed deadlines forfeit the slot with no appeal.
If You Didn’t Choose ABU as First Choice
ABU only screens candidates who have it as their first choice. If you selected ABU as second choice, use JAMB’s change of institution/course window (available for a limited time after UTME results are released) to switch — and make sure the change reflects in your JAMB profile before ABU’s registration deadline.
FAQs: ABU Civil Engineering Admission Form
Is the ABU admission form still available for 2026/2027?
Registration opened following JAMB’s 2026 UTME results release. Check the ABU portal directly to confirm whether your category is still open at this point in the cycle.
I applied — how do I check if I got in?
Check JAMB CAPS with your registration number, and check the ABU portal directly for additional detail.
Does ABU still run a CBT Post-UTME exam?
Historically, yes — via on-campus computer-based testing. Confirm the format for your specific cycle on your acknowledgment slip, as this can change between sessions.
Can I change my course after applying?
Generally no — screening and admission quotas are course-specific. Choose carefully before submitting.
If you’re waiting on your 2026/2027 result, keep checking JAMB CAPS and the ABU portal regularly. If you’re planning ahead for a future cycle, bookmark this page — we’ll update it as soon as the next form is announced.