Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) formerly Kogi State University (KSU) has opened its 2025/2026 online Post UTME and Direct Entry screening. Candidates who chose PAAU as their first choice and meet the requirements can now apply from August 4 to September 5. Read on for cut-off marks, application steps and more.
When’s the Application Starting?
You can begin applying from Monday, 4 August 2025. But don’t slack, sha. The door closes Friday, 5 September 2025. That’s your window. After that? Game over.
Who Should Apply?
Let’s break it down sharp sharp:
- First, you must have picked PAAU as your First Choice on JAMB. Or you changed to PAAU recently.
- You need to have scored at least 150 in your UTME. Some courses need more though. Check below.
- If you’re a Direct Entry (DE) candidate, make sure your diploma, NCE, or degree result is no joke. Upper Credit or Merit minimum.
You fit apply even if your O’level results never show. Just say so in the form. But once you get them, upload immediately or e fit affect your admission.
The Screening Process
There’s no physical exam this time. No travel, no sweat. Here’s how they’ll judge:
- 70% based on your UTME score
- 30% from your O’level results
Make sure your O’level is uploaded on JAMB CAPS. That one is important. No upload, no admission.
Screening Fee
Just ₦2000. That’s it. No hidden charges. You can pay online using your ATM card or bank app.
Where to Apply
Head over to PAAU Undergraduate Portal.
Fill in all details. Carefully. Don’t rush. Double-check before you click “submit.” Na you go suffer am if you enter wrong info.
If you’re using scratch cards for result verification (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB), make sure your PIN and exam numbers correct die.
Cut-Off Marks by Course
Courses like Law and Nursing? Omo, their cut-off no be beans. But for plenty others, 150 will carry you.
Courses that need 200:
- Law
- Nursing Science
Courses with 150 cut-off:
Agriculture, Theatre Arts, Accounting, Computer Science, Mass Comm, Political Science, Philosophy, and more. Just scan through this small list:
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Public Admin
- Sociology
- Education courses (all of them)
- Statistics
- Human Anatomy
- Medical Lab Science
- Home Science
- …and the rest
Basically, if you hit 150 and above, you’re in the game for most courses.
What About Direct Entry (DE)?
- DE folks, you must apply through JAMB first.
- Then go and complete the online screening at PAAU’s portal.
- Your diploma result must be at least Upper Credit or Merit, depending on the programme.
- And your A’level results will be verified via JAMB’s NIPEDS tool. No wahala if your stuff is legit.
After Applying, What Next?
The school go begin screening once registration ends. They’ll post results to the same portal you used for registration.
Meanwhile, keep checking JAMB CAPS and PAAU portal for updates. That’s where you’ll see if you don get admission or still dey on queue.