ABU Admission Update 2026/2027. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has announced that admission quotas for 20 undergraduate programmes have been filled for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The university has advised UTME and Direct Entry candidates to stop requesting changes into the affected programmes and consider other courses with available admission spaces.
ABU has also asked candidates whose admission processing is delayed because their O’Level results are missing from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal to visit accredited JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and upload their results.
Candidates should check their subject combinations and O’Level qualifications carefully before requesting a change of programme.
ABU Courses with Filled Admission Quotas for 2026/2027
According to the university’s admission update, the quotas for the following 20 programmes have been exhausted:
- Architecture
- Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
- Dental Surgery
- Nursing Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medical Radiography
- Pharmacy
- Civil Law
- Islamic Law
- Computer Science
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Criminology and Security Management
- International Studies
- Mass Communication
Candidates who have already undergone screening for any of these programmes but have not received admission are advised to consider other suitable courses.
ABU has warned that applications to change into programmes with exhausted or limited admission spaces will not be entertained. Applicants should therefore confirm that their preferred alternative still has available capacity before making a change.
ABU Change of Course and Institution Still Open
ABU is still accepting eligible programme changes within the university and from candidates seeking to transfer their admission choice from other institutions.
However, a change of programme does not automatically guarantee admission. Candidates must satisfy the relevant admission requirements, including the correct JAMB subject combination and O’Level qualifications.
The university has provided alternative programme suggestions based on candidates’ UTME subject combinations.
Alternative Courses at ABU Based on JAMB Subject Combinations
The following options were outlined in the university’s admission update. They are subject to available admission spaces and the candidate meeting the relevant requirements.
| No. | JAMB subject combination | Suggested programmes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry | Agricultural Extension; Fisheries and Aquaculture; Forestry and Wildlife Management; Biology; Botany; Zoology; Geology; Glass and Silicate Technology; Biology Education; Chemistry Education |
| 2 | English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering; Automotive Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Electronics and Communication Engineering; Metallurgical and Materials Engineering; Mining Engineering; Polymer and Textile |
| 3 | English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Biology | Physics; Statistics |
| 4 | English, Mathematics and any two of Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Geography | Mathematics; Statistics |
| 5 | English, Geography, Biology and one of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Agricultural Science or Economics | Geography |
| 6 | English, Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Agriculture | Forestry and Wildlife Management |
| 7 | English, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce and any other two relevant subjects | Marketing |
| 8 | English, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce and any Management or Social Science subject | Banking and Finance; Insurance; Actuarial Science; Marketing |
| 9 | English, Chemistry and any other two science subjects | Chemistry Education |
| 10 | English, Biology and any other two science subjects | Biology Education |
| 11 | English, Physics and any other two science subjects | Physics Education |
| 12 | English, Geography and any other two science subjects | Geography Education |
| 13 | English, Government/History/Civic Education and other Arts/Social Science subjects | History; Local Government and Development Studies; Political Science; Sociology; International Studies; Guidance and Counselling; Social Studies; Language Arts; Literature in English |
| 14 | English, Arabic and any other subjects | B.A. Arabic; B.Ed Education and Arabic; B.Ed Islamic Studies |
| 15 | English, Hausa and any other subjects | B.A. Hausa; B.Ed Education and Hausa |
| 16 | English, Mathematics, Physics, Geography and any other science subjects | Urban and Regional Planning; Geomatics; Quantity Surveying; Building |
These are suggested alternatives, not guaranteed admission placements. Some programmes listed may also have limited spaces, so candidates should verify availability before proceeding.
ABU Directs Recommended Candidates to Upload O’Level Results
ABU has instructed candidates recommended for admission by their faculties to ensure that their O’Level results are uploaded to the JAMB portal.
The instruction particularly affects Direct Entry candidates whose admission processing has been delayed because their results are missing from the system.
Affected candidates should:
- Visit a nearby JAMB-accredited CBT centre.
- Request the upload of their O’Level results to the JAMB portal.
- Confirm that the results are correctly reflected on their JAMB profile.
The university warned that failure to complete the upload could result in the loss of an admission opportunity. Candidates were specifically advised to use accredited JAMB CBT centres rather than roadside cafés.
ABU Course Options for Candidates with O’Level Deficiencies
The university has also provided alternative programme suggestions for candidates who do not meet the O’Level subject requirements for their preferred courses.
However, candidates with an English Language deficiency are not eligible for admission into any ABU programme under the stated admission guidance.
Candidates with deficiencies in other subjects may be considered for alternative programmes, depending on their remaining O’Level credits and UTME subject combinations.
| O’Level deficiency | Possible alternative programmes |
|---|---|
| English Language | Not admissible into any ABU programme. |
| Mathematics | Social Studies; Adult Education; Guidance and Counselling; Archaeology; Archaeology/History; English Language; English Literature; Language Arts; Fine Arts; Industrial Design. |
| Mathematics (with relevant Government/History/Civic Education and Economics/Commerce/Book Keeping combination) | Local Government and Development Studies. |
| Physics | Procurement; Sustainable Environmental Studies; Mathematics Education; Computer Education; Mathematics; Statistics; Forestry and Wildlife Management. |
| Chemistry | Procurement; Sustainable Environmental Studies; Mathematics Education; Computer Education; Physics; Mathematics; Statistics. |
| Biology | Sustainable Environmental Studies; Mathematics Education; Computer Education; Mathematics; Statistics. |
| Literature in English | Social Studies; Adult Education; Guidance and Counselling; Archaeology; Archaeology/History; Language Arts; Local Government and Development Studies. |
Important: The alternatives for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Literature in English are dependent on the candidate’s exact O’Level results and UTME subject combination. The table should not be treated as a blanket waiver of admission requirements. Candidates should confirm their eligibility before requesting a change.
ABU Admission Enquiries
Candidates who need clarification about the 2026/2027 admission update, available programmes or change-of-course options can contact Ahmadu Bello University through the following telephone numbers:
- 0707680682
- 08111465297
- 09020017135
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