ATBU Post-UTME/DE Screening 2026/2027: Portal Open Until September 30

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has confirmed that its online screening portal for the 2026/2027 admission exercise is open through Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The current notice is displayed on the university’s official screening portal and covers candidates applying through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) routes.

MySchool reported the timeframe extension on 5 September, while ATBU’s live portal now gives the operational deadline as 30 September. That official portal confirmation is the important point for candidates: registration should be completed through screening.atbu.edu.ng before the closing date, subject to any later update from the university.

ATBU screening deadline for 2026/2027

At the Exams Scholars desk check on 7 September 2026, the deadline was 23 calendar days away. Candidates should still avoid waiting until the final day because payment, document uploads, browser problems or portal traffic can delay submission.

What ATBU’s official portal says

The official screening page states that the 2026/2027 session online screening is open through 30 September 2026. It also carries a specific payment warning: candidates must initiate screening-fee, admission-letter or acceptance-letter payments from screening.atbu.edu.ng, which leads to the university’s payment route at pay.atbu.edu.ng.

ATBU expressly warns candidates not to make a direct payment through Remita. This does not mean candidates should send money to an agent or to a random account. Start from the official university screening page, follow the payment link presented there, and keep the generated invoice or receipt for your records.

Who should pay attention to this update?

This update is relevant to candidates who are taking part in ATBU’s 2026/2027 undergraduate admission process through UTME or Direct Entry and still need to complete the online screening requirement. The university’s public portal page does not publish a universal programme-by-programme cut-off mark in the notice itself, so applicants should confirm the requirements for their selected course and entry route before paying.

UTME candidates should also check that their JAMB institution choice and registration details match the information required by ATBU. Direct Entry candidates should have their qualifying credentials and the details requested by the portal available before beginning the form. Where a candidate’s status or programme eligibility is unclear, the safer route is to contact ATBU through an official university channel before payment.

How to complete the ATBU 2026/2027 screening

1. Open the official ATBU screening page at screening.atbu.edu.ng. You can also reach it from the university’s portal hub by selecting Online Screening.
2. Choose the candidate login or registration option shown for the 2026/2027 screening exercise.
3. Enter your JAMB or Direct Entry details carefully. Use the same names, registration number and contact information that appear on your admission records.
4. Read the portal instructions for your entry route and selected programme before generating any invoice.
5. Start payment only through the link opened from the official ATBU screening portal. Do not open a separate Remita payment page or pay an agent who promises to bypass the university portal.
6. Return to the portal after payment, complete the remaining biodata and screening fields, and upload only the documents requested by ATBU.
7. Review every field before submitting. Save the application number, payment receipt and screening confirmation page, then print or download the acknowledgement if the portal provides one.

Documents and details to prepare

The exact upload list can vary by entry route and programme, so candidates should follow the live portal rather than an old checklist circulating on social media. In general, prepare your JAMB registration details, a working phone number and email address, recent passport photograph, O’Level information and any Direct Entry qualification details that the form requests.

• Use an email address and phone number that you can access throughout the admission cycle.
• Check that names and dates of birth agree across your JAMB and academic records.
• Use a clear passport photograph that meets the portal’s file requirements.
• Keep scanned certificates or result details ready, but do not upload extra files unless the portal asks for them.
• Use a reliable internet connection and confirm that the final submission message appears.

Do not confuse screening with admission

Completing ATBU’s online screening is an application step; it is not the same as receiving an admission offer. Candidates should continue to monitor the university’s official admission updates and their JAMB CAPS profile. An applicant should not pay acceptance fees or begin registration based only on a social-media message or an agent’s claim.

JAMB’s 2026/2027 admission advert also sets general rules for the admission cycle, including the age requirement and the treatment of exceptional underage candidates. ATBU applicants should read the relevant JAMB guidance alongside the university’s programme requirements and should use their official JAMB e-Facility account for admission-status checks.

Important safety checks before you submit

ATBU screening deadline: what candidates should do now

Eligible candidates who have not completed screening should begin from the official ATBU portal and aim to finish well before 30 September 2026. Candidates who have already submitted should log back in, if the portal permits, to confirm that their application and payment status are recorded correctly.

If the university changes the deadline, opens a new programme option or publishes additional screening instructions, the official ATBU portal and university announcements should take priority over reposted summaries. Keep a copy of the current confirmation page because portal notices can change as the admission exercise progresses.

Frequently asked questions

When does ATBU 2026/2027 screening close?

ATBU’s official screening portal currently says the online screening is open through 30 September 2026.

Is ATBU screening open to Direct Entry candidates?

Yes. The current official portal notice refers to the 2026/2027 online screening exercise for UTME and Direct Entry candidates. DE applicants should follow the route and requirements shown for their qualification.

Where should I start the registration?

Start at screening.atbu.edu.ng, the official ATBU screening portal. The university’s main portal hub also links to it.

Can I pay directly through Remita?

ATBU’s official screening portal specifically says payment must be initiated from the ATBU screening page and warns candidates not to pay directly on Remita. Follow the payment route generated from the official portal.

Does completing screening guarantee admission?

No. Screening is part of the application process. Admission remains subject to ATBU’s requirements, its selection process and the relevant JAMB admission process, including CAPS where applicable.

Sources and verification

Primary source: ATBU official screening portal. Additional official reference: ATBU portal hub. Corroborating report: MySchool’s 5 September report on the screening timeframe. Candidates should verify any later change on the official ATBU portal before paying.