Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has announced that online registration for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise will run from Tuesday, 7th July, 2026 to Saturday, 15th August, 2026. The screening is strictly online, and candidates are not required to appear for any physical screening or aptitude test.
ESUT Departmental Cut-Off Marks (2026/2027)
Candidates who did not initially choose ESUT can apply after changing their first-choice institution to ESUT on the JAMB portal, provided they meet the minimum UTME score for their chosen course below:
| Programme Category | Minimum UTME Score |
|---|---|
| Medicine & Surgery, Nursing Sciences, Law | 240 |
| Pharmacy, Doctor of Optometry, Doctor of Physiotherapy | 220 |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Radiography, Computer Science, Intelligence and Security Studies, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence | 200 |
| Anatomy, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Accountancy, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Political Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Architecture | 180 |
| Faculties of Agriculture, Education, Environmental Sciences (except Architecture), and all other courses | 160 |
Available Faculties & Programmes at ESUT
- 1. Agriculture & Natural Resources Management: Agricultural Economics & Extension, Agronomy and Ecological Management, Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Food Sciences and Technology
- 2. Allied Health Sciences: Doctor of Optometry, Doctor of Physiotherapy, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Public Health, Radiography
- 3. Arts: English and Literary Studies, History & International Studies
- 4. Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy
- 5. Biological Sciences: Applied Biochemistry, Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology
- 6. Clinical Medicine: Medicine and Surgery
- 7. Education: Agricultural Education, Business Education, Computer Education, Continuing Education and Development Studies, Education Administration and Supervision, Education Biology, Education Chemistry, Educational Management, Education Mathematics, Education Physics, Educational Technology, Guidance and Counselling, Human Kinetics and Health Education, Integrated Science Education, Technology and Vocational Education
- 8. Engineering: Agriculture and Bioresources Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical and Production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Software Engineering
- 9. Environmental Sciences: Architecture, Building, Environmental Management, Estate Management, Geography and Meteorology, Quantity Surveying, Surveying and Geo-informatics, Urban and Regional Planning
- 10. Law: Law
- 11. Management Sciences: Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Co-operative Economics and Management, Insurance and Risk Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Public Administration
- 12. Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmacy
- 13. Physical Sciences: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Geology and Mining, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Industrial Physics, Statistics
- 14. Social Sciences: Economics, Intelligence and Security Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Library and Information Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology/Anthropology
Step-by-Step Registration Procedure
The screening processing fee is ₦2,000.00. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official ESUT portal at portal.esut.edu.ng and click on 2026/2027.
- Under Regular Students, click 2026/2027 Admission Screening Registration.
- Enter your JAMB Registration Number, click next, and fill in the required details to generate your payment invoice.
- Pay the ₦2,000 fee using Interswitch either at any commercial bank branch (via Enugu State IGR PayDirect using your printed invoice reference number) or online with your debit card.
- Return to the application page, re-enter your JAMB Registration Number, complete the online screening form, confirm your entries, submit, and print your acknowledgment slip.
Important Rules for Awaiting Result & Direct Entry Candidates
- Awaiting Results Deadline: Candidates awaiting May/June 2026 WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB results can apply, but any result released after 30th September, 2026 will not be accepted.
- Consistent Names & CAPS Upload: Names on O'Level certificates, UTME results, and registration documents must be identical. All candidates must upload their O'Level results on JAMB CAPS.
- Direct Entry Verification: Direct Entry candidates must request their former institutions to verify and clear their A'Level/Diploma results on JAMB e-Facility.
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