ABU Zaria Addresses Post-UTME Registration Issues: What Affected Candidates Should Do

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria has acknowledged technical difficulties affecting some candidates during the 2025 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening registration. The university has provided guidance for affected applicants.

Who Is Affected?

Three groups of candidates are experiencing registration problems:

1. Location-Based Issues

• Candidates from Abuja/FCT
• Candidates from Nasarawa State

2. Transfer Candidates

• Students who changed their institution choice from other universities to ABU
• The portal may still show the previous institution

3. Specific Programme Candidates

• Sustainable Social Development applicants
• Sustainable Environmental Standard applicants

4. Programme Change Issues

• Candidates who switched their course of study
• Portal still displays original programme instead of new choice

Official Solutions

Option 1: Keep Trying

The university is actively working to resolve these portal issues. Affected candidates should:

• Continue attempting to register periodically
• Clear browser cache before each attempt
• Try different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
• Attempt registration during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening)

Option 2: Physical Assistance

If online registration remains unsuccessful:

• Where: Iya Abubakar Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IAIICT) Centre
• When: On your scheduled Post-UTME test date
• What to bring:
  • JAMB result slip
  • JAMB registration number
  • O'Level results
  • Valid identification
  • Evidence of payment (if applicable)

Important Timelines

• Registration portal remains open until the final screening date
• You can register on your test date if portal issues persist
• Screening exercise continues as scheduled

What This Means for You

Don't panic. These are technical issues on the university's end, not problems with your application. You won't lose your admission opportunity because of portal glitches.

If You Can't Register Online

1. Note your scheduled test date from your JAMB portal
2. Prepare all required documents
3. Arrive early at IAIICT on test day
4. Staff will assist with registration before your exam

Troubleshooting Tips

For Transfer Candidates

• Verify your institution change was successful on JAMB portal
• Check that ABU now shows as your first choice
• Screenshot your JAMB portal showing ABU as first choice
• Bring this screenshot when visiting IAIICT

For Programme Change Candidates

• Document your original and new programme choices
• Take screenshots showing the discrepancy
• Prepare to explain the situation at IAIICT

For Regional Candidates (Abuja/Nasarawa)

• Ensure you selected ABU as first choice on JAMB
• Verify your state of origin details on JAMB portal
• Try using a VPN if region-blocking is suspected (though unlikely)

Contact ABU for Updates

For the latest information:

• Check ABU's official website regularly
• Monitor the university's social media accounts
• Join official ABU admission groups for updates

What You Should NOT Do

• Don't pay any unauthorized person claiming to help with registration
• Don't share your JAMB password with anyone
• Don't assume you're not admitted - these are just portal issues
• Don't skip your test date thinking you can't participate

ABU is committed to ensuring all qualified candidates can complete their registration and participate in the screening exercise. The provision of physical registration assistance demonstrates the university's awareness and responsiveness to these challenges.