Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has issued essential guidelines for prospective students regarding the 2024/2025 admission cycle. The university’s Central Admission Committee has identified two critical issues that may impede candidates’ admission processes:
- O’Level Result Upload: Some candidates have not uploaded their O’Level results on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal.
- Incorrect Subject Combinations: Certain candidates have applied for programmes with subject combinations that do not meet the requirements of their chosen courses.
Steps for Candidates Without Uploaded O’Level Results
- Immediate Action: Candidates who have not yet uploaded their O’Level results are advised to visit an accredited JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre promptly to complete this process.
Steps for Candidates With Incorrect Subject Combinations
- Course Correction: Candidates with incorrect subject combinations should log into the JAMB portal and change their course to one that aligns with their subject combinations.
- Further Guidance: Candidates can visit the official ABU website or the ABU Post-UTME portal for detailed information on programme requirements and subject combinations.
Available Programmes for Course Changes
ABU has provided a list of alternative programmes for candidates who need to change their courses due to incorrect subject combinations. Below are some of the available options:
- For Candidates Initially Applied to MBBS, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, and Related Fields:
- Agricultural Extension
- Botany
- Chemistry Education
- Geography
- Geology
- Human Kinetics
- For Candidates Initially Applied to Computer Engineering and Civil Engineering:
- Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Mining & Mineral Engineering
- Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
- For Candidates Initially Applied to Computer Science:
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Physics
- Statistics
- For Candidates Initially Applied to Civil Law:
- Arabic Studies
- History
- Islamic Studies
- Sociology
- For Candidates Initially Applied to Architecture:
- Building
- Fine Arts
- Industrial Design
- Urban & Regional Planning
- For Candidates Initially Applied to Sharia/Islamic Law:
- Arabic Studies
- Islamic Studies
- For Candidates Initially Applied to Accounting and Business Administration:
- Business Education
- Local Government & Development Studies
- Public Administration
- For Candidates Initially Applied to International Studies and Mass Communication:
- Archaeology
- English Language
- French
- Hausa
- Theatre & Performing Arts
Important Notice for Staff Applications
Candidates applying as staff children are reminded to ensure that their applications are properly channelled at the 1st and 2nd floors of the Senate Building and meet all requirements.
Deadline for Programme Changes
Candidates are urged to make the necessary course changes and upload their O’Level results promptly to avoid missing critical deadlines in the admission process.
Candidates should regularly check the official ABU website and the ABU Post-UTME portal for more detailed information and updates.
