PAAU/KSU Admission Requirements for 2026/2027

Kogi State University (KSU), Anyigba is now known as Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba.

For the 2026/2027 academic session, the university has opened its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening process. The official PAAU admission portal lists the requirements and program-specific minimum UTME scores.

KSU Admission Requirements for 2024/2025

PAAU/KSU General Admission Requirements 2026/2027

UTME candidates seeking admission into PAAU should meet these requirements:

Candidates must have participated in the 2026 UTME.
Candidates must have selected PAAU as their first-choice institution, or completed a JAMB change of institution to PAAU.
Candidates must meet the minimum UTME score for their chosen program.
Candidates must have at least five (5) O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects.
Candidates must have the correct UTME subject combination for their chosen course.
Candidates must upload their O’Level results to JAMB CAPS.
Candidates must complete the PAAU Post-UTME screening application.
Candidates with awaiting O’Level results may apply but must upload the results once available.

PAAU/KSU Cut-Off Mark 2026/2027

The general minimum UTME eligibility score is 150 for most PAAU programs. However, the university’s official 2026/2027 screening portal shows that several competitive courses have higher minimum scores.

Course	Minimum UTME Score
Agriculture	150
Fisheries and Aquaculture	150
Food Science and Technology	150
Forestry	150
Arabic Language & Literature	150
Christian Religious Studies	150
English Language & Literary Studies	150
History and International Studies	150
Islamic Studies	150
Philosophy	150
Theatre Arts	150
Education programmes	150
Library and Information Science	150
Law	200
Accounting	160
Banking and Finance	160
Business Administration	170
Public Administration	160
Animal and Environmental Biology	150
Biochemistry	150
Chemistry	150
Computer Science	180
Applied Geophysics	150
Cyber Security	150
Data Science	150
Industrial Physics	150
Information and Communication Technology	150
Physics with Electronics	150
Software Engineering	150
Geology	150
Industrial Chemistry	150
Mathematics	150
Microbiology	150
Physics	150
Plant Sciences & Biotechnology	150
Statistics	150
Economics	150
Geography & Planning	150
Mass Communication	170
Advertising	150
Broadcasting	150
Film Production	150
Journalism and Media Studies	150
Public Relations	150
Political Science	150
Sociology	150
Human Anatomy	150
Human Physiology	150
Medical Laboratory Science	180
Medicine and Surgery	200
Nursing Science	200
Pharmacology	150

PAAU O’Level Requirements

Candidates generally need five O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects.

Depending on the course, these may include:

English Language
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Economics
Government
Literature in English
Geography
Agricultural Science
Other subjects relevant to the chosen program.

The exact subjects required depend on the course.

Example: Medicine and Surgery

Medicine and Surgery candidates should have the required credits in the relevant science subjects, particularly:

English Language
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

The correct UTME combination is also required.

Example: Computer Science

Computer Science candidates should have the appropriate O’Level credits, particularly Mathematics, English Language and relevant science subjects. The UTME combination must also satisfy JAMB’s program requirements.

Example: Law

Law candidates need the appropriate O’Level credits and JAMB UTME combination, including the relevant Arts/Social Science subjects.

PAAU Direct Entry Requirements 2026/2027

PAAU accepts qualified Direct Entry (DE) candidates.

The 2026/2027 screening portal states that Direct Entry candidates generally require:

Upper Credit for ND, HND or University Diploma qualifications.
Merit for NCE.
A recognized first degree for applicable programs.
Relevant O’Level requirements for the chosen course.
Appropriate JAMB Direct Entry registration.

A’Level qualifications are subject to verification through the relevant JAMB/NIPEDS process.

PAAU Post-UTME Requirements 2026/2027

For the 2026/2027 session, the official PAAU portal lists:

Post-UTME/DE screening: online.
Screening fee: ₦2,000.
Registration: opened June 1, 2026.
Candidates must choose PAAU as first choice or change to PAAU through JAMB.
O’Level results must be uploaded to JAMB CAPS.

The university’s portal currently provides the 2026/2027 UTME/DE application interface.

Official portal: Prince Abubakar Audu University

How to Apply for PAAU/KSU Post-UTME 2026/2027

Eligible candidates should:

Visit the official PAAU admission portal.
Select the UTME/DE Screening option.
Enter the required JAMB details.
Complete the screening application.
Pay the approved screening fee.
Enter the correct WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB information.
Upload the required credentials.
Confirm all information before submission.
Submit the application.
Monitor both the PAAU portal and JAMB CAPS for admission updates.

The official application portal currently identifies the exercise as “2026/2027 PAAU Online Application.”

Frequently Asked Questions: PAAU/KSU Admission Requirements for 2026/2027

What is PAAU/KSU cut-off mark for 2026/2027?

The minimum UTME score is 150 for most programs, but some courses have higher program-specific scores. Law, Medicine and Nursing, for example, are listed at 200, while Computer Science and Medical Laboratory Science are listed at 180.

What is the PAAU Post-UTME screening fee?

The screening fee is ₦2,000 according to the university’s 2026/2027 screening portal.

Does PAAU accept Direct Entry?

Yes. PAAU screens both UTME and Direct Entry candidates.

Does PAAU require five O’Level credits?

Yes. Candidates must have at least five relevant O’Level credit passes, along with the correct UTME subject combination.

Can I apply if I did not initially choose PAAU?

Yes, as long as you complete the required JAMB change-of-institution process and make PAAU your first choice.

Is PAAU still called KSU?

The former Kogi State University, Anyigba, is now Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU). The university’s current official portals use the PAAU name, although the old KSU name remains widely used in admission searches.

Conclusion

The PAAU/KSU admission requirements for 2026/2027 include the appropriate UTME score, five relevant O’Level credits, the correct JAMB subject combination, O’Level upload on JAMB CAPS, and participation in the university’s screening exercise.

Most importantly, do not use 150 as the required score for every PAAU course. The university’s official 2026/2027 portal clearly gives higher minimum UTME scores for programs such as Law (200), Medicine and Surgery (200), Nursing Science (200), Computer Science (180), Medical Laboratory Science (180), Business Administration (170), and Mass Communication (170).

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