Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, has officially released details for the 2025/2026 admission screening process. Prospective candidates who selected ATBU as their first choice and achieved a JAMB UTME score of 165 and above, as well as Direct Entry candidates, are encouraged to take note of the following important information.
Application Procedure:
To initiate the application process, candidates are required to visit the university’s official website at portal.abtu.edu.ng/screening. Follow the steps below to successfully complete your application:
Generate Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Number:
- Use your JAMB registration number as your username.
- Set ‘password’ as the default password.
Make Payment:
- Proceed to make a payment of N2,000 as the online screening fee into the ABTU account. Choose any bank of your preference for this transaction.
Fill in Relevant Information:
- Complete the necessary fields with accurate information.
- If awaiting results, indicate ‘AR’ in the appropriate grade area.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
Download Acknowledgment Slip:
- Download the online screening acknowledgment slip, which will be required for physical screening.
Application Period
The application portal will be open for one week, allowing prospective candidates to update their bio-data. The application period is scheduled to run from Monday, October 23rd, to Saturday, October 28th, 2025.
Important Note
Original copies of credentials will be verified during the physical screening. Candidates are strongly advised to upload their O’level results on their JAMB profile.
Conclusion
ATBU is committed to providing a fair and transparent admission process. Prospective students are urged to adhere to the outlined instructions to ensure a smooth application process. For any additional information, candidates can visit the official university website.