Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has announced a second admission screening opportunity for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university will reopen its registration portal for eligible UTME candidates and Direct Entry applicants who missed the earlier screening window.
Registration is scheduled to run from Saturday, 12 September to Friday, 25 September 2026. The second Post-UTME aptitude test will hold on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The notice was issued by the University Registrar, Muhammad Yusufu Abubakar, and published on the official UMYU website on 4 September 2026.
What UMYU’s second screening notice means
This is not a general extension for every UMYU applicant. It is a second opportunity for specific candidates who could not register for or attend the university’s earlier Post-UTME aptitude test. Candidates should read the exclusions carefully before making payment or changing their course.
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| Registration window | 12–25 September 2026 |
| Second aptitude test | Saturday, 26 September 2026 |
| Eligible UTME applicants | Those who chose UMYU as first choice, meet programme requirements and could not register for or attend the earlier screening |
| Direct Entry applicants | Those who could not register for the screening; they are not required to attend the aptitude test |
| Official registration route | UMYU Admission Screening System |
Who can register?
UMYU says the reopened window is for candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME and could not register for or attend the first Post-UTME aptitude test. The candidate must have selected UMYU as their first-choice institution and must satisfy the admission requirements for the chosen programme.
Direct Entry applicants who could not register for the first screening are also invited to register. However, the university gives them a different instruction: Direct Entry candidates should not attend the aptitude test. Instead, they should forward copies of their credentials to the Office of the Registrar as directed by the university.
The notice also allows candidates who want to change their course to do so and then proceed with registration. Any change should be consistent with the university’s admission requirements. UMYU’s 2026 undergraduate admission requirements page lists programme-specific O’Level, UTME and Direct Entry requirements.
Who cannot take the second aptitude test?
Candidates who already sat for the last UMYU Post-UTME aptitude test are not eligible for the second test. The university makes one important distinction: candidates who registered for the earlier screening but were absent may attend the second test, provided their programme is not among the excluded programmes.
The following programmes are excluded from the second invitation:
- Agriculture
- Cyber Security
- Doctor of Physiotherapy
- Economics
- Education and Biology
- Education and Computer Science
- Environmental Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Industrial Chemistry
- Information Systems
- International Relations
- Law
- Library and Information Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medical Physics
- Medicine and Surgery
- Microbiology
- Nursing Science
- Public Administration
- Software Engineering
If your programme appears on this list, do not assume that registering for the second test will make you eligible. Confirm any possible alternative with UMYU’s admission office through the official university channels.
How to prepare for UMYU second screening registration
- Confirm your original application details. Check your JAMB registration record and verify that UMYU was selected as your first choice.
- Check your programme. Make sure it is not excluded from the second invitation and that you meet the programme’s O’Level and UTME requirements.
- Use the official portal. When the window opens on 12 September, start from the UMYU screening portal or a link reached from the official UMYU website.
- Register only once. The portal instructions say applicants should create an account, make the required payment, complete their profile and print the screening acknowledgement details.
- Keep your evidence. Save your payment receipt, application details and acknowledgement slip. The portal also advises candidates to print all payment receipts.
- Watch for the test information. Eligible UTME candidates should follow the university’s instructions for the 26 September aptitude test and keep checking the official website for updates.
What Direct Entry candidates should do
Direct Entry candidates should not attend the 26 September aptitude test under this notice. They should register if they qualify for the reopened window and submit copies of their credentials to the Office of the Registrar as instructed by UMYU.
Prepare clear copies of the documents used for your Direct Entry application and follow any additional instruction displayed in the official portal. Do not send credentials to an unofficial email address, agent or social-media account. If the portal and the notice appear to give different instructions, pause and confirm with UMYU before submitting documents or paying any charge.
Is the application fee stated?
The 4 September announcement gives the registration dates, eligibility conditions and test date, but it does not state an application fee. Do not rely on figures circulated by blogs, agents or WhatsApp groups. Check the amount shown inside the official portal before payment and make sure the payment page is connected to UMYU’s official screening system.
Important dates to remember
- 12 September 2026: UMYU plans to reopen registration.
- 25 September 2026: Registration is scheduled to close.
- 26 September 2026: Second Post-UTME aptitude test is scheduled. Direct Entry candidates are not to attend the test under the notice.
At the time of this report on 5 September 2026, registration had not yet reached its stated opening date. The closing date was 20 calendar days away, giving eligible candidates time to prepare, but applicants should not wait until the final day in case of portal, payment or document problems.
How to avoid fake UMYU admission links
- Start from umyu.edu.ng or the official screening portal.
- Do not pay a staff member, agent or personal bank account for a screening form.
- Do not share your JAMB password, email verification code or banking details with anyone.
- Check that your name, JAMB number, programme and payment reference are correct before submitting.
- Keep the official notice and your acknowledgement slip until the admission exercise is complete.
Frequently asked questions
When will UMYU reopen second screening registration?
UMYU says registration will reopen on Saturday, 12 September 2026 and close on Friday, 25 September 2026.
When is the second UMYU Post-UTME test?
The second aptitude test is scheduled for Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Can a candidate who sat the first test register again?
No. UMYU says candidates who sat for the last Post-UTME aptitude test are not qualified for the second test. Candidates who registered but were absent may attend if their programme is not excluded.
Do Direct Entry candidates need to sit for the aptitude test?
No. The notice says Direct Entry candidates should forward copies of their credentials to the Office of the Registrar instead of attending the test.
Which UMYU programmes are excluded?
The excluded programmes include Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Law, Microbiology, Software Engineering, Economics, Cyber Security and other programmes listed in the section above. Check the full list before registering.
Where should I register?
Use the official UMYU Admission Screening System and verify instructions through the university website.
Official sources
UMYU’s second Post-UTME/Direct Entry screening notice (published 4 September 2026) · UMYU Admission Screening System · UMYU 2026 undergraduate admission requirements
Exams Scholars will update this article if UMYU publishes a change to the registration portal, test arrangements or eligibility conditions. Always confirm the final instruction on the official university website before making payment.
