ABU Basic (IJMB) and Remedial (Pre-Degree) Admission, 2024/2025

ABU Basic (IJMB) and Remedial (Pre-Degree) Programme Admission Process Announced for 2024/2025

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Basic (IJMB) and Remedial programmes for 2024/2025 Session.

Also See: ABU SBRS Admission List

The Basic (IJMB) programme is an Advance Level Programme intended for candidates aspiring to gain admission into any Nigerian University through Direct Entry (DE). It last for Twelve (12) months.

The Remedial programme last for at most Nine (9) months. At the end of the programme, successful students will be admitted into ABU Zaria.

The sale of admission form into the School of Basic and Remedial Studies (SBRS), Funtua will commence on Monday 15 July, 2024.

Also See: ABU SBRS Entrance Exam Result

Application Deadline:

Yet to be announced.

ABU IJMB Admission Requirements

Basic (IJMB) Studies Programme

i. Candidates for this programme must possess a minimum of five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings with any of the following subject combinations:

BS1: Biology, Chemistry, Physics; BS2: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics; BS3: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics; BS4: Chemistry, Geography, Physics; BS5: Mathematics, Geography, Physics.

ii. Candidates admitted for the Basic Studies Programme are also expected to register for 2023 JAMB Direct Entry Admission. iii. The duration of the Basic Studies Programme is twelve (12) months only.

ABU Remedial Admission Requirements

Remedial Studies Programme

i. Candidates for this programme must possess at least three (3) credits in science subjects  (in not more than one sitting) with any of the under listed subject combinations and any two passes at ‘O’ level in the other subjects offered in the school.

RS1: Biology, Chemistry, Geography; RS2: Biology, Chemistry, Physics; RS3: Biology, Geography, Physics; RS4: Chemistry, Geography, Physics.

ii. Candidates admitted for the Remedial Studies must register and pass at credit level the SSCE or NECO in the subjects they are deficient.

iii. Candidates must also register for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and obtain the minimum pass mark approved by the Federal Government and must choose Ahmadu Bello University as first choice.

iv. The duration of the Remedial Studies Programme is twelve (12) months only.

ABU Basic (IJMB) and Remedial Admission Application Procedure

i. Visit the SBRS site at sbrs.abu.edu.ng

ii. Click on the link, ‘Create Account’ or ‘Please Login’ if you have already created an account. In the account creation process, provide your surname, first name, other name(s) (if available). Then select your gender, provide an active email, then supply and confirm your password.

iii. Login now with your supplied email address and password

iv. Choose the programme you want to apply for:

a. Remedial (RS1, RS2, RS3, RS4)

b. Basic or IJMB (BS1, BS2, BS3, BS4, BS5, BS6)

v. Update your profile:

a. Biodata

b. Contact

c. O’Levels

d. Picture Upload

vi. Click the ‘Buy Form’ then click on “Pay Online’. You can then either Pay online using your ATM Card or ‘Print’ the transaction page and take to any commercial bank for payment.

The application fee is Ten Thousand Naira only (N10,000).

For enquiries, contact the following cell phone numbers either through call, SMS or WhatApp:

• 08029708797, 08022259943, 09072152008, 07047700972, 08037138710, 08140460049

Also See: ABU Remedial and IJMB Entrance Exam Date and Requirements

About ABU Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) began with the faculties of Agriculture, Engineering, Law and Sciences, fifteen academic departments and 426 students. Ahmadu Bello University increased in size and scope under the successive Vice-Chancellorships of the late Professor Norman Alexander (1961-1966), the late Professor Ishaya Audu (1966-1975), Professor Iya Abubakar (1975-1978), Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe (1978-1979), Professor Ango Abdullahi (1979- 1986) the late Professor Adamu Nayaya Mohammed (1986:-1991), Professor Daniel Saror (1991-1995), the Sole Administrator, Major General Mamman Kontagora (rtd) (1995-1998) , Professor Abdullahi Mahadi (1999-2004), Professor Shehu Usman Abdullahi (2004-2009), Professor Jarlath U. Umoh (2009), Professor Aliyu (2009-2010), Professor Abdullahi Mustapha (2010 to 2015) and Professor Ibrahim Garba (2015 to date).

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria covers a land area of about 7,000 hectares and encompasses two campuses, twelve Faculties, a Postgraduate School and 82 academic departments. It also has five Institutes, six Specialized Centers, a Division of Agricultural Colleges, a School of Basic and Remedial Studies, a Demonstration Secondary School, a Primary School and a Consultancy Outfit which .provides a variety of services to the University and the wider society.