Overview
Rivers State University (RSU / RSUST), located in Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has opened its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening for the 2025/2026 academic session. If you listed RSU as your first choice in JAMB and meet certain criteria, here is everything you need to do to apply, what the cut-off is, and the deadlines you must not miss.
Cut-Off Mark & Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum UTME score required is 190.
- Candidates must have chosen RSU as their first choice university in the 2025 UTME.
- Must possess at least five (5) credit passes in O-Level subjects relevant to the chosen course (as per the Faculty / Departmental requirements).
- Candidates with O-Level results still awaited may apply, but must clearly indicate that the result is pending.
Registration & Screening Details
- Registration begins Monday, 14 July 2025.
- Registration deadline is Saturday, 16 August 2025.
- Screening exercise will begin Monday, 25 August 2025, held at the university’s Information Communication and Technology Centre (ICTC).
- Payment of registration fee is via Interswitch Verve-enabled cards.
- During registration: fill in all required personal and academic details correctly; upload O-Level result, or indicate awaiting status; print out the screening test slip after registration.
- Candidates are encouraged to use the RSU ICT Centre for biometric verification.
Important Reminders
- Arrive at the screening venue on the date, time and venue specified on your test slip. Latecomers will not be allowed in.
- Ensure your details are accurate during application (name, date of birth, JAMB registration details etc.).
- Only candidates who meet all eligibility criteria will be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the minimum UTME score required for RSU Post-UTME 2025?
The minimum score is 190 in the 2025 UTME.
Q2. If I did not choose RSU as my first choice, can I apply?
No. Only those who selected RSU / RSUST as their first choice in the UTME are eligible.
Q3. Can applicants awaiting O-Level results still apply?
Yes. Applicants whose O-Level result is not yet ready may apply, but must indicate that their result is pending during the registration.
Q4. When does the registration close?
Registration closes on 16 August 2025.
Q5. What happens if I miss my scheduled screening test date?
If you miss the date, time or venue indicated on your test slip, you will not be allowed in and will forfeit your chance.
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