NSUK Post-UTME/DE 2026/2027: Cut-Off Marks, Unbundled Courses & Form

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has announced that online registration for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise will run from 17th July, 2026 to 30th September, 2026.

Eligibility & Departmental Cut-Off Marks

To qualify for the screening, you must have chosen NSUK as your First Choice in the 2026 UTME or Direct Entry and possess at least five (5) relevant O'Level credit passes (including English and Mathematics) in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS. Note: O'Level Mathematics and French have been waived for candidates who applied for French.

Programme	Minimum UTME Cut-Off Score
Law	200
Civil Engineering	180
Chemical Engineering	180
Electrical Electronics Engineering	180
Community Health Science	180
Accounting	170
Business Administration	170
Environmental Health Management	170
Health Information Management	170
Nutrition & Dietetics	170
Computer Science	170
Cyber Security	170
Microbiology	170
Science Laboratory Technology	170
All Other Programmes	160

Direct Entry (DE) Requirements

• A minimum of Lower Credit in National Diploma (ND) or Nasarawa State University Diploma, Merit in NCE, or Eight (8) points in IJMB, plus five (5) relevant O'Level credits.
• Special DE Licensing Rule: Direct Entry candidates applying for Community Health, Environmental Health Science, and Health Information Management must be licensed by their respective professional bodies and upload proof of licensing during the Post-UTME registration.

Mandatory Course Changes (Mass Comm, Estate Management & Agriculture)

Before registering, take note of these compulsory programme updates at NSUK:

• Mass Communication Unbundled: Candidates who originally selected Mass Communication must change their course on JAMB to one of these specific programmes: Journalism and Media Studies, Broadcasting, or Public Relations.
• Estate Management Not Offered: NSUK does not offer Estate Management. Affected candidates should change their course to either Building Technology or Architecture.
• Agriculture Unbundled: Candidates who applied for general Agriculture must change to one of these specialized options: Agricultural Economics and Extension, Animal Science, Agronomy, Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, or Forestry and Wildlife Management.

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

The screening processing fee is ₦2,000.00. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the NSUK Post-UTME portal at ug.nsuk.edu.ng/application.
2. Create an account/profile by selecting 2026/2027 POST-UTME application, entering your email address and password, and verifying your email with the OTP sent to you.
3. Log in with your email and password and fill in your personal information (ensure the phone number used belongs to you).
4. Direct Entry (DE) applicants should supply their A'Level details.
5. Pay the ₦2,000.00 screening fee using the available payment options.
6. Input your O'Level result checker scratch card details (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB/NBAIS) to complete your application.
7. Check back on the portal after 24 hours to view your screening result and print your Application Summary and Payment Invoice.

Important CAPS & Admission Rules

All UTME and DE candidates must upload their O'Level and A'Level results to their JAMB profile at an accredited CBT centre. Also, monitor your JAMB CAPS closely: any approved admission not accepted within four (4) weeks will be cancelled and placed under the "refusal to accept" category. Prepare for your academic screening with the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS.