ATBU Post-UTME & Direct Entry Form 2025/2026: Cut-Off Marks, Eligibility, Registration & Screening Details


If you’re aiming for admission into Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi for the 2025/2026 session, here’s everything you need: the cut-off marks, who qualifies, how to apply, fee details, and key screening dates.


Cut-Off Mark & Who Qualifies

  • The general cut-off mark for ATBU’s Post-UTME & Direct Entry admission exercise is 160.
  • Only candidates who scored 160 or above in the UTME are eligible to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

You’re eligible to apply if you:

  • Chose ATBU as your first-choice institution during UTME registration, or changed to it before the screening registration deadline.
  • Obtained at least five relevant credit passes in O’Level exams (WAEC, NECO, etc.), including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings. Requirements on O’Level credentials must be met.
  • Direct Entry applicants must possess valid qualifications (OND, NCE, HND, or equivalent) in the relevant field.

How to Apply

  1. Go to the screening portal provided by ATBU for the Post-UTME and DE screening.
  2. Verify eligibility using your UTME score.
  3. Complete the application form with accurate academic and personal details.
  4. Make payment of the screening fee of ₦2,000 via the available payment channel (e.g. REMITA).
  5. Upload all required documents, including your O’Level and UTME credentials.
  6. Print the acknowledgement or confirmation slip once form is submitted.

Screening Dates & Registration Timetable

  • The online screening exercise is set to begin 22nd August 2025.
  • Ensure you register within the announced window; late submissions are typically not accepted.

Summary Table

RequirementDetail
UTME Cut-Off Mark160
Screening Fee₦2,000
First-Choice InstitutionRequired
O’Level Requirement5 credits including English & Math
DE QualificationValid OND, NCE, HND, or equivalent
Registration Start22 August 2025
Form SubmissionVia screening portal, with document upload

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is ATBU’s cut-off mark for 2025/2026?
The general UTME cut-off mark is 160.

2. Can second choice candidates apply?
Candidates are eligible only if they select ATBU as their first choice.

3. How much is the ATBU screening fee?
The fee is ₦2,000.

4. Are Direct Entry applicants accepted?
Yes—applicants with recognized qualifications such as OND, NCE, HND, or equivalents are eligible.

5. When does registration begin?
The screening process begins around 22nd August 2025.


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