Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU), Maiduguri, has officially announced the commencement of its online Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session.
According to a special bulletin issued by the Office of the Registrar and dated 24 July 2026, candidates who selected the university as their first-choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and obtained the required minimum score are invited to participate in the screening exercise.
The university stated that the registration process will be conducted entirely online through its official admission portal. Eligible applicants are advised to complete their registration within the approved application period and ensure all required documents are uploaded correctly.
Registration Period
Prospective students are expected to complete their online screening registration within the following dates:
- Registration Opens: Monday, 27 July 2026
- Registration Closes: Monday, 31 August 2026
Candidates are encouraged to register early to avoid possible delays or technical issues as the deadline approaches.
Eligibility Requirements
The university outlined the conditions applicants must satisfy before registering for the screening exercise.
UTME Candidates
Applicants must:
- Select Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU) as their first-choice institution in the 2026 UTME.
- Obtain a minimum UTME score of 150.
- Possess at least five relevant O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
Direct Entry Candidates
- A minimum of 8 points in IJMB or JUPEB.
- Merit grade in NCE.
- At least Lower Credit in ND/HND.
- A minimum of Second Class Lower in a degree qualification.
Important Academic Requirements
The university advised applicants to carefully confirm that their UTME subject combination matches the requirements for their intended course of study.
Candidates whose subjects do not meet the requirements are expected to make the necessary corrections by changing to a suitable programme through the JAMB portal before completing their screening registration.
Similarly, applicants whose UTME scores do not meet the admission requirement for their preferred course should change to another programme for which they are qualified before applying.
O'Level Result Upload Is Mandatory
KIU emphasized that all applicants must upload their O'Level results to the JAMB portal.
According to the university, candidates who fail to complete this requirement will not be considered for admission.
Applicants should ensure that their examination results are correctly uploaded before the admission process progresses.
Documents Required During Registration
Candidates are expected to upload clear scanned copies of the following documents:
- O'Level result(s) obtained in not more than two sittings
- A'Level qualification (where applicable)
- Certificate of Indigene
- National Identification Number (NIN)
- Birth Certificate
Applicants should ensure that every uploaded document is clear, complete, and accurate to avoid delays during the admission process.
Screening Application Fee
Eligible applicants are required to pay a non-refundable screening fee of ₦2,000.
The university explained that payment can be completed online using an ATM debit card (Mastercard, Visa, or Verve). Alternatively, candidates may generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR), print the payment slip, and make payment at any commercial bank before returning online to complete the registration.
How to Apply
Candidates should follow the steps below to complete the online screening:
Step 1
Visit the official KIU Post-UTME portal:
Step 2
Use your JAMB Registration Number as both your username and password to log in and confirm your preloaded JAMB information.
Step 3
Generate a Remita payment code and pay the required ₦2,000 screening fee either online with a debit card or at a commercial bank.
Step 4
After successful payment, return to the portal and log in again using your JAMB registration details.
Step 5
Carefully complete the online application form by providing the requested information and uploading the required documents.
Before submitting, applicants should review all information to ensure it is correct.
What This Means for Applicants
The announcement officially begins the university's admission screening process for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Applicants are expected to ensure that all admission requirements have been met before submitting their applications. In addition to obtaining the required UTME score, candidates should verify their subject combination, upload all required credentials, and complete the mandatory O'Level upload on the JAMB portal.
Following these instructions carefully will improve the chances of a smooth screening process.
Contact Information
Applicants who require further clarification may contact the university's Admissions Office through the details provided below:
Email:
Telephone:
07033520469
Conclusion
Eligible candidates seeking admission into Kashim Ibrahim University for the 2026/2027 academic session should complete their online screening registration before 31 August 2026. Applicants are advised to follow all registration instructions carefully, upload every required document, and monitor the university's official communication channels for any further announcements regarding the admission process.
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