Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Guidelines for 2025/2026 POST-UTME/DE Admissions[UPDATED]

Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Guidelines for 2025/2026 POST-UTME/DE Admissions

🎓 Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its various undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. Below are the comprehensive guidelines for the admission process.

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: Monday, August 4, 2025
• Registration Closes: Friday, September 5, 2025
• Screening Fee: ₦2,000 only

General Admission Provisions

1. The screening exercise is online only and applies to candidates who selected PAAU as their First Choice institution.
2. Candidates must have scored 150 and above in the UTME to be eligible. Programme-specific minimum scores are listed below.
3. Screening will be based on:
   
   • UTME Score: 70%
   • O’level Results: 30%
4. Candidates must have the correct UTME subject combination for their chosen course.
5. A minimum of five (5) O’level credit passes in relevant subjects is required.
6. O’level results must be uploaded on JAMB CAPS for admission consideration.
7. Candidates awaiting results may apply but must upload their results immediately upon release.
8. Direct Entry (DE) candidates must possess:
   
   • Upper Credit (ND, HND, University Diploma)
   • Merit (NCE)
   • Recognized First Degree
9. DE candidates’ A’level results will be verified via NIPEDS on JAMB’s e-facility.
10. Any form of admission irregularity (e.g., double admission, result falsification) will lead to withdrawal of admission and possible prosecution.

Online Screening Procedure

1. Apply via the PAAU Admission Portal.
2. Fill in all required details including:
   
   • WAEC/NECO/NABTEB information
   • Examination number, date, type, and scratch card PIN
3. Review and confirm all entries before submission.
4. DE candidates must also complete the online screening form.
5. O’level upload on JAMB CAPS is mandatory —no admission will be processed without it.
6. Screening results will be communicated via the registration portal.
7. Candidates should monitor their admission status on JAMB CAPS and the University Portal.

Departments and Minimum UTME Cutoff Scores

S/N	Department	Minimum UTME Score
1	Agriculture	150
2	Fisheries and Aquaculture	150
3	Food Science and Technology	150
4	Forestry	150
5	Home Science	150
6	Arabic Language & Literature	150
7	Christian Religious Studies	150
8	English Language & Literary Studies	150
9	History and International Studies	150
10	Islamic Studies	150
11	Philosophy	150
12	Theatre Arts	150
13	Education & Biology	150
14	Education & Chemistry	150
15	Education & Mathematics	150
16	Education & Physics	150
17	Education & Christian Religious Knowledge	150
18	Education & Islamic Studies	150
19	Education & English Language	150
20	Education & Economics	150
21	Education & Geography	150
22	Education & Social Studies	150
23	Human Kinetics & Health Education	150
24	Education Administration & Planning	150
25	Library and Information Science	150
26	Law	200
27	Accounting	150
28	Banking and Finance	150
29	Business Administration	150
30	Public Administration	150
31	Animal and Environmental Biology	150
32	Biochemistry	150
33	Chemistry	150
34	Computer Science	150
35	Geology	150
36	Industrial Chemistry	150
37	Mathematics	150
38	Microbiology	150
39	Physics	150
40	Plant Science & Biotechnology	150
41	Statistics	150
42	Economics	150
43	Geography & Planning	150
44	Mass Communication	150
45	Political Science	150
46	Sociology	150
47	Human Anatomy	150
48	Human Physiology	150
49	Nursing Science	200
50	Pharmacology	150
51	Medical Laboratory Science	150

Final Note

All candidates are advised to follow the guidelines strictly and ensure timely completion of all required steps. Admission into Prince Abubakar Audu University is competitive and transparent.

For further inquiries, please visit the official university portal or contact the admissions office in the link provided above.