Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has opened registration for its 2026/2027 online Post-UTME/Direct Entry screening exercise. Registration runs from July 17, 2026, to September 30, 2026, and candidates are required to register through the university’s dedicated Post-UTME portal.

This guide covers who is eligible, the minimum scores required by programme, the O’Level requirements, the full application procedure, and several important updates on programme availability that affected candidates need to act on.

Eligibility for UTME Applicants

To qualify for this screening exercise, a UTME candidate must meet all of the following conditions.

First, the candidate must have participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and must have chosen Nasarawa State University, Keffi as First Choice of Institution.

Second, the candidate must have scored at least the minimum score set for their intended programme. Unlike universities with a single cut-off mark, NSUK applies different minimum scores depending on the course:

• 170 — Accounting, Business Administration, Environmental Health Management, Health Information Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Microbiology, Science Laboratory Technology
• 180 — Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Electronics Engineering, Community Health Science
• 200 — Law
• 160 — All other programmes not listed above

Law stands out as the programme with the highest minimum score at 200, while several Engineering and Health Science courses sit at 180. Candidates applying for a programme not specifically named in this list should use 160 as their applicable minimum.

Third, candidates must possess at least five (5) O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, obtained at not more than two (2) sittings, from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB.

Fourth, candidates must upload their O’Level results on their JAMB profile at a JAMB-accredited CBT centre.

There is one specific exemption worth noting: Mathematics and French in O’Level have been waived for candidates who applied for French.

Eligibility for Direct Entry Applicants

Direct Entry candidates face a different set of requirements. They must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications:

• Lower Credit in National Diploma (ND)
• Lower Credit in Nasarawa State University Diploma
• Merit in Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE)
• Eight (8) points in IJMB

In addition, Direct Entry candidates must also possess at least five O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, at not more than two sittings, and must upload their O’Level results on their JAMB profile at a JAMB-accredited CBT centre the same O’Level and upload conditions that apply to UTME candidates.

There is an additional requirement for a specific group of Direct Entry applicants: candidates applying for Community Health, Environmental Health Science, or Health Information Management must be licensed by their respective professional bodies, and evidence of this licensing must be uploaded during the Post-UTME registration process.

Application Procedure

Registration involves paying a processing fee of ₦2,000 (Two Thousand Naira only), followed by a multi-step online process. Here’s the full sequence:

1. Visit the screening portal at www.ug.nsuk.edu.ng/application.
2. Create an account and set up your profile.
3. Fill the open forms during profile creation:
   • Click on application type and select “2026/2027 POST-UTME application”
   • Provide an email address and password
   • Verify your email with a One-Time Password (OTP)
4. Log in using the email and password used to create your account/profile.
5. Fill in your personal information.
6. Direct Entry applicants only: supply your A’Level details.
7. Select your payment method for the screening fee from the available options.
8. Provide your scratch card details for your result, from NECO, NABTEB, WAEC, NBAIS, or another relevant examination body.
9. Application completed.
10. Screening in progress.
11. Check back after 24 hours for your result.
12. Print out your Application Summary/Payment Invoice.

Given that results are not available immediately and require a 24-hour wait, candidates should factor this delay into their planning rather than expecting instant confirmation after submission.

Important Conditions to Keep in Mind

A few additional rules apply once registration is complete, and candidates should take each of them seriously.

Successful screening is mandatory for consideration. Candidates must ensure their online Post-UTME screening is successful, since only candidates whose screening is successful will be considered for admission.

The phone number used must belong to the candidate. The phone number entered while filling the application must be that of the candidate personally, not a parent, guardian, or agent.

O’Level and A’Level results must also be uploaded on JAMB’s own platform. Beyond the online Post-UTME registration on NSUK’s portal, UTME and Direct Entry candidates are separately required to visit a JAMB-accredited CBT centre to upload their O’Level or A’Level results directly onto their JAMB profile. Failure to complete this separate step renders a candidate ineligible for admission, regardless of how well the NSUK registration itself was completed.

Admission offers must be accepted within four weeks. Once an admission offer is made, candidates should monitor their status on the JAMB CAPS portal. There is a grace period of four weeks within which all approved admissions must be accepted. If a candidate fails to accept an admission offer within this window, the admission will be cancelled, and the candidate will be placed under a “refusal to accept” category a status that makes the candidate ineligible to be re-admitted.

Online screening is mandatory, not optional. Any candidate who fails to participate in the online Post-UTME screening will not be considered for admission, regardless of their UTME score or other qualifications.

Important Notice on Programme Changes

NSUK has flagged three specific situations where candidates need to actively change their selected course, because the programme they may have originally chosen is either being restructured or is not offered at the university at all.

Mass Communication has been unbundled. Candidates who initially selected Mass Communication must change their course to one of the following specific programmes: Journalism and Media Studies, Broadcasting, or Public Relations. Simply keeping “Mass Communication” as a course selection is no longer valid under this restructuring.

Estate Management is not offered at NSUK. Candidates who selected Estate Management are advised to change their course to either Building Technology or Architecture instead.

Agriculture applicants must choose a specialized option. Candidates who applied for a general “Agriculture” programme must change to one of the following specialized options: Agricultural Economics and Extension, Animal Science, Agronomy, Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, or Forestry and Wildlife Management.

Candidates affected by any of these three notices should make their course change as early as possible, since delaying this step could affect their eligibility for screening or admission under a programme that no longer exists in its original form.

List Of Courses Offered In FULAFIA And Their Cut Off Mark

Practical Tips for Applicants

• Confirm your specific programme’s minimum score using the breakdown above, rather than assuming a flat cut-off applies.
• If you selected Mass Communication, Estate Management, or Agriculture, make your required course change promptly, following the specific guidance for each.
• Direct Entry applicants for Community Health, Environmental Health Science, or Health Information Management should have their professional licensing evidence ready to upload during registration.
• Use your own phone number when filling the application, not someone else’s.
• Complete the separate O’Level/A’Level upload step at a JAMB-accredited CBT centre — this is distinct from the NSUK portal registration and is just as mandatory.
• Monitor your JAMB CAPS status closely once an admission offer is made, and accept it within the four-week grace period to avoid losing your slot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum UTME score required for NSUK Post-UTME screening?

It depends on the programme. Most courses require 160, while some like Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Community Health Science require 180, and Law requires 200.

How much is the NSUK Post-UTME screening fee?

The processing fee is ₦2,000.

What should candidates who selected Mass Communication do?

Since Mass Communication has been unbundled, affected candidates must change their course to Journalism and Media Studies, Broadcasting, or Public Relations.

Does NSUK offer Estate Management?

No. Candidates who selected Estate Management are advised to change to either Building Technology or Architecture.

What happens if I don’t upload my O’Level results on my JAMB profile?

Candidates who fail to upload their O’Level or A’Level results on their JAMB profile at a JAMB-accredited CBT centre will be rendered ineligible for admission.

How long do I have to accept an NSUK admission offer on JAMB CAPS?

Candidates have a grace period of four weeks to accept an approved admission. Failure to do so leads to cancellation and a “refusal to accept” status, making the candidate ineligible for re-admission.

FULafia Post-UTME Screening and Registration Guide

Conclusion

NSUK’s Post-UTME/DE screening exercise for 2026/2027 runs from July 17 to September 30, 2026, and is open to UTME candidates who chose NSUK as their first choice and Direct Entry candidates who meet the university’s qualification requirements. Minimum scores range from 160 for most programmes to 200 for Law, alongside standard O’Level credit requirements.

Registration involves a ₦2,000 fee and a multi-step online process that concludes with a 24-hour wait for screening results. Candidates affected by the university’s changes to Mass Communication, Estate Management, or Agriculture should act on the specified course changes promptly, and all candidates should remember that uploading O’Level results on JAMB’s own platform is a separate, equally mandatory step alongside NSUK’s registration process.