PAAU Post UTME Form 2026/2027 Is Out — Registration June 1 to July 1, Online Screening, Cut Off Mark
PAAU Post UTME Form 2026/2027 Is Out — Online Screening, No Campus Visit Required
Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba has officially released its guidelines for the 2026/2027 academic session admission exercise. Registration and upload of O'Level results for Post UTME and Direct Entry online screening for the 2026/2027 academic session begins on Monday June 1st 2026 and closes on Wednesday July 1st 2026 to register check here.
That confirmed window — 1st June to 1st July 2026 — is the only opportunity PAAU candidates have to register for this session. PAAU does not reopen its portal after the closing date.
Prince Abubakar Audu University — PAAU — is a state university located in Anyigba, Kogi State. It was formerly known as Kogi State University — KSU — before adopting its current name in honour of Prince Abubakar Audu, a former Governor of Kogi State. PAAU offers a wide range of undergraduate programmes across many faculties including sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, management sciences, education, law, and health sciences.
Is PAAU Doing Screening or Post UTME?
PAAU has replaced the traditional post-UTME examination with an online screening process.
The screening exercise for admission of candidates will be online and shall be administered only to candidates who applied or changed their course of study to Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba as their institution of First Choice.
The entire PAAU Post UTME and Direct Entry screening process for 2026/2027 is completed online. Prince Abubakar Audu University has opted for online screening in order to relieve prospective candidates of the financial burden and security risk associated with traveling for Post-UTME.
No physical attendance at the Anyigba campus is required. You register online, upload your credentials, complete the online screening, and await your result — all from wherever you are.
What Is the Cut Off Mark for PAAU 2026?
Only candidates who scored 150 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination are qualified for the screening exercise.
The minimum score of 150 applies to most courses, with higher cut-off marks for certain programs. Law requires 200. Mass Communication requires 200. Political Science requires 180.
A minimum score of 150 in the UTME is required for eligibility. Applicants must have at least five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
The departmental picture for key PAAU courses: - Law: 200 and above - Mass Communication: 200 and above - Political Science: 180 and above - All other programmes: 150 and above
The complete departmental cut off table for all courses at PAAU for 2026/2027 is available on the official PAAU portal at paau.edu.ng. Candidates should check the specific cut off for their chosen programme rather than assuming the general 150 is sufficient.
How Much Is the PAAU Post UTME Form?
For the 2025/2026 admission cycle, the Post-UTME and Direct Entry form for PAAU costs The same fee applies for the 2026/2027 session based on confirmed institutional pattern you can check here to register.
PAAU Portal Login — How to Access It
Candidates are expected to apply online at eportal.paau.edu.ng/ug/candidate. Read the instructions carefully, provide the required information, and make payments with ATM debit cards or bank transfers.
This is the official PAAU Post UTME application portal. The main PAAU university website is paau.edu.ng. All admission activities — registration, credential upload, payment, and status checking — are managed through the official eportal.
PAAU Post UTME Portal Results
After the online screening is completed and results are processed, your PAAU screening result is available through the official portal. After screening, the results will be released and the aggregate score will be calculated. Candidates can also calculate the aggregate score and compare it to the score required for their chosen course.
Your PAAU admission status — when an offer is made — is reflected on both the official PAAU portal and your JAMB CAPS dashboard. Monitor both regularly after the screening window closes on 1st July 2026.
PAAU Undergraduate Admission Requirements 2026/2027
Only candidates who scored 150 and above in the UTME are qualified. Candidates must select PAAU as their first choice institution. Direct Entry candidates must have applied to JAMB for admission choosing PAAU as first choice institution. The minimum entry grade for Direct Entry is an Upper Credit for Diplomas.
It is mandatory that candidates upload their O'Level results, as no admission will be offered without uploading of O'Level on JAMB CAPS.
Candidates who did not initially choose PAAU as first choice but want to apply must first process a change of institution on the JAMB portal to PAAU. Only then can they access the screening portal. This change must be completed before registering on the eportal.
PAAU Admission Status Portal — Checking Your Status
The PAAU admission status is checked through the official university portal at paau.edu.ng and confirmed through JAMB CAPS. When PAAU uploads an admission offer, it appears on your JAMB CAPS dashboard where you must accept it within the specified deadline. Failing to accept within the window results in your offer being forfeited.
The registration window closes 1st July 2026. For candidates who are eligible and ready to apply, the portal is open now — there is no reason to wait.
For guided support completing the PAAU online screening registration or understanding the requirements for your specific programme, reach out directly.
Is the PAAU post UTME form out for 2026?
Yes. PAAU officially released its 2026/2027 Post UTME form. Registration runs from June 1 to July 1 2026 .
Is PAAU doing screening or post UTME?
PAAU conducts entirely online screening — no physical examination, no travel to Anyigba campus required.
What is the cut off mark for Prince Abubakar Audu University?
General minimum is 150. Law requires 200. Mass Communication requires 200. Political Science requires 180. All other courses require 150 and above.
How much is the PAAU post UTME form?
The form costs N2,000, paid through the official PAAU eportal using ATM debit card or bank transfer.
What is the date for PAAU post UTME screening?
Registration opens June 1 and closes July 1 2026. The online screening is completed during this window.
How do I access the PAAU portal login?
For guided support completing the registration, contact SmartJamb Team
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