The management of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has issued an important update for candidates awaiting the 2025/2026 admission list. Students who have secured admission are advised to accept their offers and print their JAMB admission letters through the JAMB CAPS portal without delay.
Within the first few days of release, many candidates were found to have been recommended by their faculties but had yet to upload their O’ level results on the JAMB portal. Until this step is completed, their admission process remains incomplete. Affected students should visit any JAMB-accredited CBT centre to upload their results immediately to avoid losing their admission.
Admission Closing Date and Important Deadlines
In line with the 2025 JAMB policy, the ABU admission exercise closes on 31 October 2025. Candidates who are yet to be admitted, especially into oversubscribed programmes like Architecture, MBBS, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Radiography, Dental Surgery, Civil Law, Mass Communication, Computer Engineering, and International Studies, are encouraged to consider other available courses.
Programmes with Limited Slots and Recommended Alternatives
Architecture
Students with Geography, Mathematics, and Physics can switch to:
Building, Geomatics, Quantity Surveying, Geography & Environmental Management, Urban & Regional Planning, Sustainable Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics.
MBBS, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Related Courses
Applicants with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry may change to:
Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Polymer & Textile Engineering, Water Resources & Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics.
Those offering Biology, Botany, Chemistry, or related subjects can apply for:
Fisheries & Aquaculture, Forestry & Wildlife Management, Geology, Health Education, Glass & Silicate Technology, Biology Education, Chemistry Education, or Home Economics Education.
Computer and Civil Engineering
Candidates with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry can move to:
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering, or related fields.
Those offering Computer Studies can also opt for Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics.
Civil Law and Sharia Law
Law candidates can switch to History, Literature in English, Language Arts, Sociology, Guidance and Counselling, or Islamic Studies, depending on their subject combinations.
International Studies and Mass Communication
Students can transfer to Sociology, Social Studies, Guidance and Counselling, Archaeology, or Local Government and Development Studies.
Checking and Updating Results
After making a change of course, students should confirm their O’ level uploads remain visible on the JAMB portal. Sometimes, the results may drop after a course change, so double-checking prevents issues later.
Contact and Support
For ABU admission enquiries, candidates, parents, or staff can reach out between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm daily via:
- 07076086821
- 08114569297
- 09090170145
Those advised to switch to another programme should do so by Friday, 24 October 2025, or risk having their slots reallocated.