PAAU Post UTME Portal 2026/2027: The Complete Guide To Registration

How exactly do I use the PAAU Post UTME portal?

If you are concerned about the question above after you had chosen Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) as your first choice on JAMB, Relax. You are in the right place for most correct answer.

Whether you know it as PAAU, or you still call it by its old name, KSU (Kogi State University), the process of getting into this Anyigba-based institution runs through one gateway: the official PAAU Post UTME portal. Miss a step here, and you could watch your admission dream slip away over something as small as a wrong upload or a missed deadline. Get it right, and you are one screening away from becoming a proud PAAU student.

In this guide, we will walk you through everything, cut off marks, registration dates, fees, step-by-step instructions, and the small mistakes that trip up thousands of candidates every year. Grab a seat, and read to the end.

What Exactly Is the PAAU Post UTME Portal?

The PAAU Post UTME portal is the official online platform where candidates who choose Prince Abubakar Audu University as their first choice in JAMB complete their post UTME screening registration. It is where you create your profile, upload your documents, pay your screening fee, and eventually check your admission status.

You will mostly interact with two portal addresses:

– portal.paau.edu.ng which the main university portal for registration, admission lists, and general student services
– eportal.paau.edu.ng/ug/candidate which is the candidate-specific screening registration page

Bookmark both. You will be visiting them a lot over the coming weeks.

Who Is Eligible to Register for PAAU Post UTME?

Before you get excited and rush to the portal, make sure you actually qualify. PAAU screening isn’t open to just anyone who sat for UTME this year because there are two non-negotiable requirements.

1. PAAU must be your first choice.

If you chose another university first, you’ll need to effect a change of institution on JAMB CAPS before you can register. No first-choice status, no access to the portal.

2. You must meet the minimum UTME cut-off mark.

For most courses at PAAU, the baseline is 150. But don’t assume your course falls under the general rule because several competitive programmes demand a lot more.

Here’s a quick breakdown to save you the guesswork:

Medicine and Surgery 200
Law 200
Nursing Science 200
Computer Science 180
Political Science 180
Mass Communication 170
Most other courses 150

If your score is below the required mark for your chosen course, it’s worth exploring alternative programmes with lower cut offs rather than wasting your screening fee on an application that won’t go through.

PAAU Post UTME Form: Dates and Fees You Shouldn’t Miss

Nothing hurts more than being ready to register and realising the portal has closed. Here’s what you need to know for the 2026/2027 admission cycle:

Registration opens: Monday, June 1, 2026
Registration closes: Mid-July 2026 (the university has published closing dates ranging between July 1 and July 15, always confirm the exact deadline on the official portal before the window shuts)
Screening fee: ₦2,000 only

That’s right just ₦2,000. It’s one of the most affordable screening fees among Nigerian universities, so there is really no excuse to skip it once you’re eligible. Just don’t wait until the last week; portals tend to slow down or crash when everyone rushes in at once.

Documents You Need For PAAU Post UTME

Don’t open the portal empty handed. Gather these first so your registration goes smoothly in one sitting:

– Your JAMB UTME registration number and result slip

– O’Level result(s) from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB (with at least five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics)

– A recent, clear passport photograph (plain background, no sunglasses, no filters)

– For Direct Entry candidates: your ND/HND/NCE result, university diploma, or A-Level result, as applicable

– A working email address and active phone number preferably your own, not a friend own

Having everything ready before you log in saves you from that dreaded “session timed out” message halfway through uploading a document.

How to Register on the PAAU Post UTME Portal (Step-by-Step)

Are You Ready? Let’s get you registered in under 15 minutes.

Step 1: Visit the official portal:

Go to portal.paau.edu.ng or eportal.paau.edu.ng/ug/candidate. Avoid third-party links from random WhatsApp groups, always type the address yourself or use a verified link.

Step 2: Create your candidate profile

Enter your JAMB registration number and other requested details to generate your account. The system will pull some of your bio-data directly from JAMB, so make sure your JAMB profile is accurate beforehand.

Step 3: Upload your O’Level result on JAMB CAPS first

This step is critical and often overlooked. PAAU has made it clear: no admission will be offered without your O’Level results uploaded on JAMB CAPS, in addition to whatever you submit on the PAAU portal itself.

Step 4: Fill in your bio-data and academic details

Double-check your name spelling, date of birth, and subject combination. A single typo here can cause headaches later when your admission letter doesn’t match your WAEC certificate.

Step 5: Upload your passport photograph and result documents

Make sure images are clear, well-lit, and not blurry. Screening officers reject fuzzy uploads more often than you’d think.

Step 6: Generate your invoice and pay the screening fee

You will get a payment invoice for ₦2,000. Pay via the available options like bank transfer, card, or USSD then confirm the payment reflects on your profile before logging out.

Step 7: Print your registration slip

Once payment is confirmed, print or save a digital copy of your registration slip. You may need it during physical or online screening.

Step 8: Wait for your screening details

Depending on the mode PAAU chooses for the year whether online or physical you will receive information on your screening date, venue, or exam link directly on the portal.

Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Admission

Every year, brilliant candidates lose out on admission not because they weren’t qualified, but because of avoidable slip-ups. Learn from other people’s mistakes:

1. Using someone else phone number or email. If you can’t access your own account later because your friend changed their number, that’s on you.

2. Uploading blurry or incorrect documents. A screenshot of a screenshot rarely passes.

3. Ignoring the JAMB CAPS O’Level upload. Many candidates complete the PAAU portal but forget this equally important step and it can quietly disqualify them.

4. Waiting till the deadline day. Portal traffic spikes in the final 48 hours, and payment gateways can lag or fail.

5. Mismatched names across documents. If your name on WAEC doesn’t match your JAMB profile, sort this out early and don’t let it surface during clearance.

How to Check Your PAAU Admission Status

Once screening closes and PAAU processes results, you can confirm your admission status in two places:

1. JAMB CAPS — efacility.jamb.gov.ng
2. PAAU Portal — portal.paau.edu.ng

Log in regularly rather than waiting for a text message that may never come. Universities rarely notify every candidate individually and checking your status yourself is the safest bet.

What Next After Accepting Your PAAU Admission

Congratulations, you got in! Now don’t relax just yet a few final steps remain:

Accept your admission on JAMB CAPS by clicking the “Accept Admission” button.
Print your admission letters from both JAMB and the PAAU portal.
Pay your acceptance fee through portal.paau.edu.ng.
Complete clearance and proceed to online course registration to officially become a fresher.

Each of these steps usually comes with its own deadline, so treat your admission letter like gold and act promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Is PAAU the same as KSU?

Yes. Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) was formerly known as Kogi State University (KSU). The name changed, but it’s the same institution in Anyigba, Kogi State.

Can I register for PAAU Post UTME if it wasn’t my first choice?

No. You must change your institution to PAAU as first choice on JAMB CAPS before the portal will accept your registration.

What is the minimum UTME score for PAAU?

150 for most courses, though competitive programmes like Medicine, Law, and Nursing Science require 200.

How much is the PAAU Post UTME form?

Prince Abubakar Audu University, PAAU Post UTME form price is ₦2,000 only.

What happens if I miss the registration deadline?

You may need to wait for a mop-up registration window, if the university announces one, or reapply the following academic session. It’s always safer to register early.

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Conclusion

Getting into PAAU isn’t complicated once you understand the process, it’s really just about being organised, read instructions carefully, and not procrastinating till the portal is about to close. Thousands of Kogi and non Kogi candidates successfully register every year, and there’s no reason you can’t be one of the success stories this admission cycle.

So go ahead and gather your documents, open that portal, and take the next step toward your degree. Your PAAU admission letter is closer than you think.

PAAU Post UTME Portal 2026/2027: The Complete Guide to Registration