Nasarawa State University (NSUK), Keffi, has officially opened its 2025/2026 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening for eligible candidates. Applicants who selected NSUK as their first choice—or are willing to switch—can now complete their registration online without visiting the campus.
Final Deadline Extension Announced
The screening exercise, originally scheduled to close on Friday, September 26, 2025, has been extended to Friday, October 3, 2025.
According to a statement signed by the Registrar, Dr. Bala I. Ahmed II, the extension is intended to accommodate:
- Candidates awaiting the release of 2025 NECO results
- Applicants experiencing delays due to course or institution changes
- Issues relating to NECO token acquisition
- Other technical registration challenges
The university described this extension as the final window of opportunity, urging candidates to complete their screening before the deadline.
Application Timeline
- Registration Opens: 28 July 2025
- Final Deadline: 3 October 2025
All processes are conducted online, eliminating the need for physical screening or campus visits.
Eligibility Criteria
UTME Candidates
To qualify, candidates must:
- Choose NSUK as first choice in UTME (or change to NSUK).
- Meet the following cut-off marks:
- 200 and above: Law, Community Health Sciences
- 180: Health Information Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Environmental Health, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
- 170: All other courses
- Possess at least five O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics (maximum of two sittings).
- Upload O’Level results to JAMB CAPS via an accredited CBT centre.
Special Note: French applicants are not required to have Mathematics or French at O’Level.
Direct Entry (DE) Candidates
To qualify, applicants must have:
- Lower Credit in ND or NSUK Diploma
- Merit in NCE
- 8 Points in IJMB
- Five O’Level credits including English and Mathematics
- Uploaded results on JAMB CAPS
Candidates applying for Community Health, Environmental Health, or Health Information Management must also possess valid professional licensing from the relevant regulatory body.
How to Register for NSUK Post UTME 2025/2026
Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the NSUK 2025 Post-UTME Portal.
- Create a profile using a valid email address and password.
- Select 2025/2026 POST-UTME Application.
- Log in with your registered email and password.
- Pay the ₦2,000 screening fee online.
- Enter scratch card details for your O’Level result (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS).
- Submit the application.
- Wait 24 hours and check your screening result online.
- Print your application summary and payment slip.
Use your personal phone number, as it will serve as the primary communication channel.
Important Screening Information
- There will be no physical screening test, but online screening is mandatory.
- Failure to complete the online process disqualifies the candidate from admission consideration.
- Uploading O’Level and A’Level results to JAMB CAPS is compulsory. Applications without proper result upload will not be processed.
Conclusion
The 2025/2026 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, provides qualified candidates with a structured and transparent pathway to admission. With clear cut-off marks, a fully online registration process, and a final extension deadline of October 3, 2025, applicants have a definitive opportunity to complete their screening successfully.
