{"id":12808,"date":"2026-09-05T13:03:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T13:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T13:03:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T13:03:05","slug":"umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"UMYU Reopens Second Post-UTME\/DE Screening for 2026\/2027: Apply September 12\u201325"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Umaru Musa Yar\u2019adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has announced a second admission screening opportunity for the 2026\/2027 academic session.<\/strong> The university will reopen its registration portal for eligible UTME candidates and Direct Entry applicants who missed the earlier screening window.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is scheduled to run from <strong>Saturday, 12 September to Friday, 25 September 2026<\/strong>. The second Post-UTME aptitude test will hold on <strong>Saturday, 26 September 2026<\/strong>. The notice was issued by the University Registrar, Muhammad Yusufu Abubakar, and published on the official UMYU website on 4 September 2026.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#Who_can_register\" >Who can register?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#Who_cannot_take_the_second_aptitude_test\" >Who cannot take the second aptitude test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#How_to_prepare_for_UMYU_second_screening_registration\" >How to prepare for UMYU second screening registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#What_Direct_Entry_candidates_should_do\" >What Direct Entry candidates should do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#Is_the_application_fee_stated\" >Is the application fee stated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#Important_dates_to_remember\" >Important dates to remember<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#How_to_avoid_fake_UMYU_admission_links\" >How to avoid fake UMYU admission links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#When_will_UMYU_reopen_second_screening_registration\" >When will UMYU reopen second screening registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#When_is_the_second_UMYU_Post-UTME_test\" >When is the second UMYU Post-UTME test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#Can_a_candidate_who_sat_the_first_test_register_again\" >Can a candidate who sat the first test register again?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#Do_Direct_Entry_candidates_need_to_sit_for_the_aptitude_test\" >Do Direct Entry candidates need to sit for the aptitude test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#Which_UMYU_programmes_are_excluded\" >Which UMYU programmes are excluded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#Where_should_I_register\" >Where should I register?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/umyu-second-post-utme-de-screening-2026-2027\/#Official_sources\" >Official sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_UMYUs_second_screening_notice_means\"><\/span>What UMYU\u2019s second screening notice means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s earlier Post-UTME aptitude test. Candidates should read the exclusions carefully before making payment or changing their course.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Official detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Academic session<\/td>\n<td>2026\/2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Registration window<\/td>\n<td>12\u201325 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Second aptitude test<\/td>\n<td>Saturday, 26 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eligible UTME applicants<\/td>\n<td>Those who chose UMYU as first choice, meet programme requirements and could not register for or attend the earlier screening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Direct Entry applicants<\/td>\n<td>Those who could not register for the screening; they are not required to attend the aptitude test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Official registration route<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng\/ug\/applicant\/index\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UMYU Admission Screening System<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_register\"><\/span>Who can register?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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 <strong>first-choice institution<\/strong> and must satisfy the admission requirements for the chosen programme.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s admission requirements. UMYU\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/umyu.edu.ng\/undergraduate-admission-requirements\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 undergraduate admission requirements<\/a> page lists programme-specific O\u2019Level, UTME and Direct Entry requirements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_cannot_take_the_second_aptitude_test\"><\/span>Who cannot take the second aptitude test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The following programmes are excluded from the second invitation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Cyber Security<\/li>\n<li>Doctor of Physiotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<li>Education and Biology<\/li>\n<li>Education and Computer Science<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Management<\/li>\n<li>Food Science and Technology<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Chemistry<\/li>\n<li>Information Systems<\/li>\n<li>International Relations<\/li>\n<li>Law<\/li>\n<li>Library and Information Science<\/li>\n<li>Medical Laboratory Science<\/li>\n<li>Medical Physics<\/li>\n<li>Medicine and Surgery<\/li>\n<li>Microbiology<\/li>\n<li>Nursing Science<\/li>\n<li>Public Administration<\/li>\n<li>Software Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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\u2019s admission office through the official university channels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prepare_for_UMYU_second_screening_registration\"><\/span>How to prepare for UMYU second screening registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Confirm your original application details.<\/strong> Check your JAMB registration record and verify that UMYU was selected as your first choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check your programme.<\/strong> Make sure it is not excluded from the second invitation and that you meet the programme\u2019s O\u2019Level and UTME requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the official portal.<\/strong> When the window opens on 12 September, start from the <a href=\"https:\/\/collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng\/ug\/applicant\/index\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UMYU screening portal<\/a> or a link reached from the official UMYU website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Register only once.<\/strong> The portal instructions say applicants should create an account, make the required payment, complete their profile and print the screening acknowledgement details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your evidence.<\/strong> Save your payment receipt, application details and acknowledgement slip. The portal also advises candidates to print all payment receipts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch for the test information.<\/strong> Eligible UTME candidates should follow the university\u2019s instructions for the 26 September aptitude test and keep checking the official website for updates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Direct_Entry_candidates_should_do\"><\/span>What Direct Entry candidates should do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_application_fee_stated\"><\/span>Is the application fee stated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 4 September announcement gives the registration dates, eligibility conditions and test date, but it does <strong>not state an application fee<\/strong>. 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\u2019s official screening system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_dates_to_remember\"><\/span>Important dates to remember<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>12 September 2026:<\/strong> UMYU plans to reopen registration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>25 September 2026:<\/strong> Registration is scheduled to close.<\/li>\n<li><strong>26 September 2026:<\/strong> Second Post-UTME aptitude test is scheduled. Direct Entry candidates are not to attend the test under the notice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_avoid_fake_UMYU_admission_links\"><\/span>How to avoid fake UMYU admission links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Start from <a href=\"https:\/\/umyu.edu.ng\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">umyu.edu.ng<\/a> or the official screening portal.<\/li>\n<li>Do not pay a staff member, agent or personal bank account for a screening form.<\/li>\n<li>Do not share your JAMB password, email verification code or banking details with anyone.<\/li>\n<li>Check that your name, JAMB number, programme and payment reference are correct before submitting.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the official notice and your acknowledgement slip until the admission exercise is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_will_UMYU_reopen_second_screening_registration\"><\/span>When will UMYU reopen second screening registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>UMYU says registration will reopen on Saturday, 12 September 2026 and close on Friday, 25 September 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_second_UMYU_Post-UTME_test\"><\/span>When is the second UMYU Post-UTME test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The second aptitude test is scheduled for Saturday, 26 September 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_candidate_who_sat_the_first_test_register_again\"><\/span>Can a candidate who sat the first test register again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Direct_Entry_candidates_need_to_sit_for_the_aptitude_test\"><\/span>Do Direct Entry candidates need to sit for the aptitude test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The notice says Direct Entry candidates should forward copies of their credentials to the Office of the Registrar instead of attending the test.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_UMYU_programmes_are_excluded\"><\/span>Which UMYU programmes are excluded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_I_register\"><\/span>Where should I register?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng\/ug\/applicant\/index\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official UMYU Admission Screening System<\/a> and verify instructions through the university website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_sources\"><\/span>Official sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umyu.edu.ng\/invitation-for-second-post-utme-aptitude-test-direct-entry-screening\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UMYU\u2019s second Post-UTME\/Direct Entry screening notice<\/a> (published 4 September 2026) \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng\/ug\/applicant\/index\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UMYU Admission Screening System<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/umyu.edu.ng\/undergraduate-admission-requirements\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UMYU 2026 undergraduate admission requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Umaru Musa Yar\u2019adua University will reopen registration for a second 2026\/2027 Post-UTME aptitude test and Direct Entry screening opportunity from September 12 to 25, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":12807,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14940,15882],"tags":[7619,7929,15944,16093,16092,16091],"class_list":["post-12808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-admission-news","category-post-utme-news","tag-admission-screening","tag-direct-entry","tag-post-utme-2026-2027","tag-second-screening","tag-umaru-musa-yaradua-university","tag-umyu"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12808","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12808"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12808\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12807"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}