ESUT Post UTME/Direct Entry Screening Form for 2026/2027 Admission; Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has opened its online Post UTME and Direct Entry screening registration for candidates seeking admission into its undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The screening exercise is open to candidates who selected ESUT in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), candidates who wish to change their institution to ESUT, and Direct Entry applicants who chose the university.
Who Can Apply?
The following categories of candidates are eligible for the screening exercise:
- Candidates who chose Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) in the 2026 UTME.
- Candidates who did not initially choose ESUT but now wish to study at the university. Such candidates must first process a Change of Institution through JAMB before completing the ESUT online screening registration.
- Direct Entry candidates who selected ESUT.
ESUT Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission
ESUT has approved different minimum UTME scores depending on the course of study.
| Course/Faculty | Minimum UTME Score |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Sciences, Law | 240 |
| Pharmacy, Doctor of Optometry, Doctor of Physiotherapy | 220 |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Radiography, Computer Science, Intelligence and Security Studies, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence | 200 |
| Anatomy, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Accountancy, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Political Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Architecture | 180 |
| Faculties of Agriculture, Education, Environmental Sciences and other courses | 160 |
Candidates whose UTME scores do not meet the minimum requirement for their chosen course should use the approved cut-off mark as the determining factor before proceeding with registration.
Screening Method
The admission screening will be conducted entirely online.
Candidates are not required to attend any physical screening or aptitude test.
Screening Fee
The screening processing fee is N2,000 only.
Payment must be made through the ESUT admission portal using any of the available Interswitch payment options after generating an invoice.
Registration Period
Online registration will commence on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 and close on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the deadline, as late applications will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Candidates should complete their registration through the ESUT admission portal using their JAMB Registration Number.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the ESUT admission screening portal.
- Click “2026/2027.”
- Under Regular Students, select “2026/2027 Admission Screening Registration.”
- Enter your JAMB Registration Number and continue.
- Fill in the required details to generate your payment invoice.
- Pay the screening fee of N2,000 using any of the available payment options.
- Return to the application page and enter your JAMB Registration Number again.
- Complete the online application form carefully.
- Review all entries before submission.
- Submit the application.
- Print your acknowledgement slip.
Payment Options
Candidates may pay through any of the available Interswitch payment channels.
Bank Branch Payment
Print the generated invoice containing the reference number and proceed to any commercial bank to pay the N2,000 screening fee through Enugu State IGR Pay Direct.
Debit Card Payment
Candidates may also make payment online using a debit card.
Important Things to Check Before Submission
Candidates should carefully verify all information before submitting the application because false information or inconsistencies may result in disqualification.
Applicants should ensure that:
- Their JAMB Registration Number is correct.
- Their UTME score meets the required cut-off mark for the chosen course.
- Their names are exactly the same on their O’Level certificate, UTME result and every other registration document.
- Their O’Level result has been uploaded on JAMB CAPS.
- Registration is completed before Saturday, 15 August 2026.
- The acknowledgement slip is printed after successful submission.
Candidates Awaiting O’Level Results
Candidates awaiting the release of:
- WAEC SSCE May/June 2026 results,
- NECO SSCE May/June 2026 results, and
- NABTEB May/June 2026 results
are eligible to apply.
However, any O’Level result released after 30 September 2026 will not be accepted.
Name Consistency Requirement
ESUT does not accept inconsistencies in candidates’ names.
The names on all documents, including O’Level certificates, UTME results and other registration documents, must be exactly the same. Any discrepancy may result in disqualification.
Upload of O’Level Results on JAMB CAPS
All applicants must upload their SSCE O’Level results to JAMB CAPS.
This requirement applies both to candidates whose results have already been released and those whose results become available within the approved submission period.
Candidate Attestation
Every applicant must certify that all information supplied during registration is correct and accurate to the best of his or her knowledge.
Any candidate found to have supplied false information will be disqualified.
Direct Entry Candidates
Direct Entry candidates who selected ESUT are also required to participate in the online screening exercise.
They should complete their registration through the ESUT portal following the same screening procedures.
In addition, Direct Entry candidates must request their previous institutions to verify and clear their academic records through the JAMB e-facilities platform.
Admission Status
Successful candidates will receive admission updates through:
- The ESUT admission portal.
- JAMB CAPS.
Applicants are advised to regularly monitor both platforms throughout the admission process.
Courses Available for the 2026/2027 Academic Session
Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management
- Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Agronomy and Ecological Management
- Animal Science and Fisheries Management
- Food Sciences and Technology
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Doctor of Optometry
- Doctor of Physiotherapy
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Nursing Sciences
- Public Health
- Radiography
Faculty of Arts
- English and Literary Studies
- History and International Studies
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anatomy
Faculty of Biological Sciences
- Applied Biochemistry
- Applied Biology and Biotechnology
- Applied Microbiology
Faculty of Clinical Medicine
- Medicine and Surgery
Faculty of Education
- Agricultural Education
- Business Education
- Computer Education
- Continuing Education and Development Studies
- Education Administration and Supervision
- Education Biology
- Education Chemistry
- Educational Management
- Education Mathematics
- Education Physics
- Educational Technology
- Guidance and Counselling
- Human Kinetics and Health Education
- Integrated Science Education
- Technology and Vocational Education
Faculty of Engineering
- Agriculture and Bioresources Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical and Production Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Metallurgical and Material Engineering
- Software Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Architecture
- Building
- Environmental Management
- Estate Management
- Geography and Meteorology
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geo-informatics
- Urban and Regional Planning
Faculty of Law
- Law
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration
- Co-operative Economics and Management
- Insurance and Risk Management
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Public Administration
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy
Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Geology and Mining
- Industrial Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Industrial Physics
- Statistics
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Economics
- Intelligence and Security Studies
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Library and Information Science
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology/Anthropology
