Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki, has announced the commencement of its Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening registration for the 2026/2027 academic session. The institution invites suitably qualified candidates who are interested in gaining admission into its various undergraduate programmes to participate in the online screening exercise.

The screening exercise is open to candidates who selected EBSU as their first-choice institution during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), as well as candidates who initially selected other universities but are willing to change their institution of choice to EBSU through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

EBSU Post-UTME Registration Period

The university has scheduled the registration exercise to commence on:

Opening Date: 22nd May 2026

Closing Date: 22nd June 2026

All eligible candidates are strongly encouraged to complete their registration before the deadline, as late applications may not be entertained.

Eligibility Criteria for EBSU Post-UTME Screening

To qualify for the screening exercise, candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Must have participated in the 2026 UTME.
2. Must have obtained a minimum score of 150 and above in the UTME.
3. Must have selected Ebonyi State University as their first-choice institution.

Candidates who did not initially choose EBSU but wish to gain admission into the university are also eligible to apply after successfully completing a Change of Institution process through the JAMB portal.

Direct Entry Admission Screening

Direct Entry applicants seeking admission into EBSU are equally required to participate in the online screening exercise.

In addition to completing the screening registration, Direct Entry candidates must ensure that their previous institutions verify and upload their A-Level qualifications through the JAMB portal. This verification process is mandatory before the university can recommend any Direct Entry applicant for admission consideration.

Screening Registration Fee

The approved screening fee for both Post-UTME and Direct Entry candidates is:

₦2,000 (Two Thousand Naira Only)

Please note that the payment is non-refundable. Applicants are advised to carefully verify all information before submission to avoid errors that may affect their admission process.

Important Information for Applicants

Candidates should take note of the following admission guidelines:

Awaiting Result Candidates

Applicants awaiting the release of:

1. WAEC May/June 2026 results
2. NECO June/July 2026 results
3. NABTEB results

may proceed with registration. However, such candidates must upload their results immediately after release on both the EBSU admission portal and JAMB CAPS.

Name Consistency Requirement

Candidates must ensure that their names appear exactly the same on all admission documents including:

1. O'Level certificates
2. JAMB records
3. Birth certificates
4. Other official documents

Any discrepancy in names may lead to disqualification during admission processing.

No Physical Screening

EBSU has clarified that the screening exercise is entirely online. Candidates are not required to appear physically for any screening exercise.

Admission Acceptance Requirement

Candidates offered admission must accept their admission offer through JAMB CAPS within two weeks of notification. Failure to accept the offer within the stipulated period may result in withdrawal of the admission offer.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for EBSU Post-UTME/DE Screening

Eligible applicants should complete the registration process by following these steps:

Step 1

Visit the official EBSU admission portal.

Step 2

Navigate to the Quick Menu section.

Step 3

Select Online Application Forms.

Step 4

Choose either:

1. Post-UTME Application Form
2. Direct Entry Application Form

Step 5

Enter your JAMB Registration Number correctly.

Step 6

Generate your payment invoice.

Step 7

Make payment either:

1. At any designated bank branch, or
2. Online using a debit card

Step 8

Return to the portal after payment and complete the registration form.

Step 9

Print all registration acknowledgement slips for future reference.

Applicants are advised to use personal email addresses and active phone numbers throughout the registration process to ensure they receive important admission notifications directly.

EBSU Approved Cut-Off Mark

The minimum institutional cut-off mark approved for the 2026/2027 admission exercise is 150.

However, some programmes may require higher scores due to competitiveness. Candidates are advised to verify the departmental admission benchmarks applicable to their chosen courses before completing registration.

Available Faculties and Programmes

Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management

1. Agricultural Economics, Management and Extension
2. Crop Science and Landscape Management
3. Soil and Environmental Management
4. Animal Science
5. Fisheries and Aquaculture
6. Food Science and Technology

Faculty of Education

Arts and Social Science Education

1. Education Economics
2. Education Social Studies
3. Education English Language
4. Education Religious Studies
5. Education Igbo

Science Education

1. Education Biology
2. Education Chemistry
3. Education Physics
4. Education Mathematics
5. Education Integrated Science
6. Education Computer Science
7. Home Economics Education

Vocational and Technical Education

1. Electrical/Electronics Technology Education
2. Mechanical Metalwork Technology Education
3. Mechanical/Automobile Technology Education
4. Building Technology Education
5. Woodwork Technology Education
6. Agricultural Education

Business Education

1. Accountancy Education
2. Secretarial Studies Education

Educational Foundations

1. Educational Administration and Planning
2. Guidance and Counselling

Other Programmes

1. Human Kinetics
2. Health Education
3. Special Education

Faculty of Management Sciences

1. Accountancy
2. Banking and Finance
3. Business Management
4. Entrepreneurship
5. Marketing
6. Public Administration

Faculty of Medicine

1. Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
2. Anatomy
3. Physiology

Faculty of Law

1. Civil Law

Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology

1. Nursing Science
2. Medical Laboratory Science

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

1. Mass Communication
2. Economics
3. Political Science
4. Sociology and Anthropology
5. Psychology
6. Social Work
7. English Language and Literature
8. History and International Relations
9. Philosophy
10. Religion and Peace Studies
11. Library and Information Science
12. Theatre Arts
13. Film Production
14. Linguistics
15. French
16. Igbo Language

Faculty of Science

1. Biochemistry
2. Biotechnology
3. Applied Biology
4. Applied Microbiology
5. Industrial Chemistry
6. Industrial Physics
7. Computer Science
8. Industrial Mathematics
9. Applied Statistics
10. Geology and Exploration Geophysics

Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Science

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Civil Engineering
3. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
4. Architecture
5. Building
6. Environmental Management
7. Estate Management

Final Advisory to Prospective Candidates

All applicants are encouraged to complete their registration well before the deadline and ensure that all required credentials are properly uploaded on both the EBSU admission portal and JAMB CAPS.

Since the admission screening is conducted entirely online, candidates must provide accurate personal and academic information during registration. Any false declaration, incomplete documentation, or failure to upload required results may adversely affect admission consideration.

Prospective students are advised to regularly monitor both the EBSU portal and JAMB CAPS for admission updates throughout the admission cycle.