ABSU Post-UTME & Direct Entry Screening 2025/2026: Cut-Off Marks, Eligibility & Registration Guide


Abia State University has announced its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening for the 2025/2026 academic session. If you’re considering admission, these are the facts you need to know — from minimum scores and eligibility to how to register successfully.


Cut-Off Marks & Programmes

  • The general UTME cut-off mark required is 150 for many programmes.
  • Programmes with more intense competition (such as Law, Medicine & Allied Health Sciences, Computer Science, and Engineering-related courses) may have higher departmental cut-offs.
  • Non-professional and less competitive programmes tend to follow the baseline cut-off closely.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for ABSU’s screening, candidates must:

  • Have selected ABSU as their first choice institution in UTME registration.
  • Meet or exceed the required UTME score for their desired programme.
  • Possess at least five credit passes in O’Level examinations (WAEC, NECO, etc.), including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
  • Direct Entry candidates should hold acceptable qualifications (ND, NCE, HND or equivalents) with appropriate grades.

How to Register

Follow these steps for registration:

  1. Access the ABSU screening portal when the Post-UTME/DE registration opens.
  2. Complete the online form with accurate personal and academic information.
  3. Upload required documents (passport photo, O’Level results, UTME slip, and for DE candidates, the DE credentials).
  4. Make the required screening/application fee payment.
  5. Submit your application and print the acknowledgment or confirmation slip to keep for your records.

Important Tips for Applicants

  • Ensure your O’Level results are uploaded into JAMB CAPS before registration to avoid delays or disqualification.
  • Double-check all your details before submission — UTME registration number, names, course of choice, etc., because errors can lead to rejection.
  • For competitive courses, try to score well above the cut-off margin—this often helps in selecting successful candidates.
  • Don’t wait until the deadline to apply; earlier submissions reduce risk of technical issues.

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