Northwest University (NWU), Kano, has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) online screening registration for candidates seeking admission into the institution.
According to the official notice issued by the Registrar's Office, eligible applicants can complete their screening registration through the university's admission portal from Monday, August 10, 2026, to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Select Northwest University Kano as their first-choice institution in the 2026 UTME.
- Possess at least five (5) O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Meet the minimum UTME score specified for their chosen programme.
Direct Entry Requirements
Direct Entry candidates are expected to:
- Obtain the 2026 Direct Entry registration slip.
- Hold a relevant ND, NCE, IJMB, or equivalent qualification.
- Meet the required CGPA or points applicable to their programme.
- Satisfy the University's admission requirements.
Registration Procedure
Qualified candidates should:
- Visit the official university website at www.nwu.edu.ng.
- Access the 2026 Admission Portal.
- Generate a payment invoice.
- Pay the prescribed ₦2,000 screening fee online or at any participating bank.
- Return to the portal to complete the registration and print the acknowledgement slip.
Candidates are advised to keep the printed acknowledgement slip, as it will be required during the screening process.
Important Notice
Applicants wishing to change their institution or course to Northwest University Kano must complete the necessary changes on the JAMB portal on or before August 9, 2026.
The University also advised candidates to upload their credentials to the JAMB e-Facility portal and ensure that all information provided during registration matches their academic records, as discrepancies may affect their admission.
Programme Cut-Off Scores
The University published programme-specific minimum UTME scores, including:
- 240 – Medicine and Surgery
- 230 – Law
- 210 – Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing
- 190 – Business Administration, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Physiotherapy, International Studies
- 180 – Biology, Biotechnology, ICT, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Radiography, Software Engineering
- 175–150 – Other programmes, depending on the course.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to complete their registration before the deadline and ensure they meet all admission requirements for their preferred programme.
Source: Northwest University Kano, Office of the Registrar.
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