Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) Post-UTME/DE 2026: Cut-Off Mark, Eligibility and Registration Details

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has officially commenced the sale of Post-UTME and Direct Entry Admission forms for the 2026/2027 academic session. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into the university's undergraduate programmes across Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Engineering, Sciences, Social and Management Sciences, and other disciplines. The university has confirmed that its admission portal is currently open for prospective students.

ABUAD is one of Nigeria's most prestigious private universities and is renowned for its world-class facilities, academic excellence, innovation-driven learning environment, and strong reputation in Medicine, Law, Engineering, and the Sciences.

ABUAD Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027 Admission

The university has approved a minimum JAMB UTME score of 180 for admission into its undergraduate programmes. Candidates who scored 180 and above in the 2026 UTME are eligible to apply for the Post-UTME screening exercise.

However, highly competitive programmes typically require significantly higher scores due to the volume of applications received each year. These include:

• Medicine and Surgery

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• Law

• Pharmacy

• Nursing Science

• Medical Laboratory Science

• Engineering Programmes

Candidates seeking admission into these programmes are advised to obtain much higher UTME scores to improve their chances of admission.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for admission into ABUAD, candidates must:

• Participate in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

• Obtain a minimum score of 180.

• Possess at least five (5) O'Level credit passes.

• Meet the subject requirements for their chosen programme.

• Upload relevant credentials during registration.

• Meet all departmental admission requirements.

Special O'Level Requirements

For admission into the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBBS), candidates must possess five credit passes at one sitting including:

• English Language

• Mathematics

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

Similarly, candidates seeking admission into the College of Law must possess five credits at one sitting, including:

• English Language

• Mathematics

• Literature in English

• Two other relevant Arts or Social Science subjects.

For other programmes, candidates may present O'Level results obtained in not more than two sittings.

Candidates Who Did Not Choose ABUAD

Candidates who did not initially choose ABUAD during JAMB registration are also eligible to apply.

Such candidates are required to:

1. Obtain a Change of Institution Form through JAMB.

2. Select Afe Babalola University as their preferred institution.

3. Complete the university admission application process.

Direct Entry (DE) Admission

Direct Entry candidates are invited to apply for admission into 200-Level programmes.

Eligible qualifications include:

• National Diploma (ND)

• Higher National Diploma (HND)

• Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)

• IJMB

• JUPEB

• A-Level qualifications

• First Degree and other qualifications approved by JAMB.

Application and Screening Fees

The university has approved the following fees for the 2026/2027 admission exercise:

UTME Candidates

• Admission Application Form – ₦2,000

• Screening Fee – ₦5,000

Direct Entry Candidates

• Direct Entry Application Form – ₦10,500

Candidates applying through Change of Institution are also required to pay the applicable Change of Institution processing fee in addition to the admission and screening fees.

Available Colleges and Programmes

College of Medicine and Health Sciences

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)

• Nursing Science

• Medical Laboratory Science

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Public Health

College of Pharmacy

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

College of Law

• Law (LL.B)

College of Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Mechatronics Engineering

• Petroleum Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

College of Sciences

• Computer Science

• Cyber Security

• Software Engineering

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology

• Industrial Chemistry

• Physics with Electronics

• Mathematics

• Geology

College of Social and Management Sciences

• Accounting

• Economics

• Business Administration

• Banking and Finance

• International Relations

• Political Science

• Mass Communication

• Tourism and Event Management

College of Arts and Humanities

• English Language

• History and International Studies

• Linguistics

• Performing Arts

• Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Screening Exercise

ABUAD conducts a Post-UTME screening exercise as part of its admission process. Admission decisions are based on:

• UTME performance

• O'Level qualifications

• Direct Entry credentials (where applicable)

• Screening performance

• Programme-specific requirements.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

1. Visit the ABUAD Admission Portal.

2. Pay the prescribed application fee.

3. Create an applicant profile.

4. Complete the online admission form.

5. Upload all required credentials and supporting documents.

6. Submit the application.

7. Print the acknowledgement slip for future reference.

Why Choose ABUAD?

Afe Babalola University is widely regarded as one of Nigeria's best private universities due to:

• Modern teaching and research facilities.

• Fully equipped teaching hospital.

• Internationally recognized academic standards.

• Stable academic calendar.

• Strong focus on practical learning and entrepreneurship.

• Highly ranked programmes in Medicine, Law, Engineering, and Sciences.

Important Notice

Candidates are advised to ensure that all information supplied during registration is accurate and verifiable. The university has warned applicants against dealing with unauthorized admission agents and advised that all admission activities should be conducted only through the official ABUAD admission portal.

Applicants should also regularly monitor the university portal for updates regarding screening dates, admission status, and registration procedures.

Final Note

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), remains one of Nigeria's most sought-after private universities, particularly for candidates seeking admission into Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Engineering, and the Sciences. With its excellent learning environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong academic reputation, the university continues to attract students from across Nigeria and beyond. Eligible candidates are encouraged to complete their applications early and monitor the admission portal regularly for updates concerning the 2026/2027 admission exercise.