ABSU Portal: Your Gateway to Academic Services
Abia State University (ABSU), located in Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria, is one of the South-East's most respected public universities. Established in 1981, ABSU has built a strong reputation for academic rigour, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across eleven faculties. The university operates a multi-campus system: the main campus in Uturu, with additional campuses in Umuahia (Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine) and Aba (Law and Business Administration). ABSU is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The Abia State University portal is a one-stop gateway for prospective and returning students. Through the portal, you can apply for admission, check your admission status, pay school fees, register courses, view academic records, and manage hostel allocations. The ABSU Quick Check app, available on Google Play, provides similar functionality from a smartphone.
How to Log In to the ABSU Portal
Accessing the ABSU student portal is straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official ABSU portal at abiastateuniversity.edu.ng.
- Enter your registered username (usually your JAMB registration number or student ID) and password.
- Click the Login button to proceed to your student dashboard.
- From the dashboard, you can generate invoices, pay fees, check admission status, register courses, and manage hostel allocations.
How to Apply for Admission Through the ABSU Portal
Gaining admission to ABSU for the 2026/2027 academic session starts with the Post-UTME or Direct Entry screening exercise, which is conducted entirely online. Admission decisions are based on candidates' JAMB UTME scores and O-level results.
Eligibility for 2026/2027 ABSU Screening
The following candidates are eligible to apply:
- Candidates who chose ABSU as their 1st or 2nd choice institution in the UTME.
- Candidates who did not initially choose ABSU but wish to change institution on JAMB CAPS.
- Candidates who scored 150 and above in the 2026 JAMB UTME.
- Candidates with at least five O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB (in not more than two sittings).
- All Direct Entry candidates holding ND, HND, NCE, JUPEB, or IJMB qualifications with minimum lower credit or merit grades.
NB: Candidates who fail to complete the online screening registration will not be considered for admission, regardless of their JAMB score.
Step-by-Step Guide to Applying via the ABSU Portal
- Visit the official ABSU portal.
- Navigate to Admissions, then Apply for Post-UTME.
- Generate an invoice for the ₦2,000 screening fee.
- Pay the screening fee online via Remita using your debit card, or pay at any designated bank (ABSU Micro-Finance Bank Uturu, Signature Bank, First Bank, Eco Bank, Zenith Bank, Fidelity Bank, Union Bank, or UBA).
- Go back to the ABSU portal and log in with your JAMB registration number.
- Complete the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload your UTME score, O'Level results, and passport photograph. Direct Entry candidates should also upload their statement of results.
- Upload the same documents on the JAMB CAPS portal to ensure both records match.
- Submit the completed form and download your acknowledgement slip.
After completing the ABSU portal registration, candidates who do not already have ABSU as their first-choice institution on JAMB must process a change of institution on the JAMB portal before the portal closes.
How to Check the ABSU Admission List
Once ABSU releases its admission list, you can check your status using either the ABSU portal or JAMB CAPS.
Via the ABSU Portal
- Visit the portal.
- Enter your JAMB registration number or application number along with any required PIN.
- Click Log In or Check Status to view your admission result.
- If successful, print your Offer-of-Admission from the portal.
Via the JAMB eFacility (CAPS) Portal
- Visit the JAMB portal and log in with your JAMB profile credentials.
- Scroll down and click Check Admission Status.
- Select your examination year and enter your JAMB registration number.
- Click Check Admission Status to see your result.
- If admitted, click Access my CAPS to accept or reject your offer and print your JAMB admission letter.
How to Check Your ABSU Post-UTME Screening Results
After completing the online screening, follow these steps:
- Log in to the ABSU portal.
- Click on the Applicants tab.
- From the dropdown menu, select Check PUTME Result.
- Select your programme and the PUTME screening year.
- Enter your full name in the required field.
- Submit the form to view your screening result.
How to Pay School Fees via the ABSU Portal
Both new and returning students can process fee payments through the ABSU student portal:
- Log in to your student dashboard on the ABSU portal.
- Navigate to the fees section and generate an invoice for your school fees.
- Print the invoice and take it to any ABSU-designated bank, or pay online via your debit card.
- Collect your stamped e-Tranzact payment slip after paying at the bank.
- Return to the ABSU portal and go to the Payment Verification section.
- Enter your e-Tranzact number to confirm the payment.
- Once verified, print your official school fees receipt.
ABSU Portal for Hostel Allocation
ABSU provides on-campus accommodation through its hostel allocation system. To apply:
- Ensure your school fees have been fully paid and verified on the portal.
- Visit the ABSU student portal.
- Navigate to Student > Hostel > Hostel Allocation Status.
- Enter your school fee Confirmation Order Number to generate your hostel fee invoice.
- Proceed to pay the hostel fee at any designated bank or using your debit card online.
- Once payment is confirmed, your hostel allocation will be processed and visible on the portal.
Hostel spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early payment is strongly advised.
Acceptance Fee and Other Fees at ABSU
Newly admitted students must pay several fees to secure their admission:
- Acceptance fee: ₦50,000 (non-refundable)
- Accreditation fee: ₦25,000
- Development fee: ₦30,000
- Tuition fees: Approximately ₦120,000 - ₦170,000 for regular Arts, Sciences, and Education programmes; higher for professional courses. Always verify exact amounts on the official portal.
Fee payment must be made through designated banks or the secure online payment system on the ABSU portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has ABSU started giving admission for 2026? As of June 2026, the Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening for 2026/2027 is underway. The first batch admission list is scheduled for release around October 2026.
Has ABSU started selling their post-UTME form? Yes, the form costs ₦2,000 and is available exclusively through the official ABSU portal. ABSU warns against fraudsters; admission is strictly by merit.
What courses are available at ABSU? Courses are offered across eleven faculties, including Medicine and Surgery, Law, Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing Sciences, Optometry, Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts, Education, Agriculture, and Business Administration.
Does ABSU do screening or post-UTME? ABSU uses an online document screening exercise instead of a physical written exam.
What is the cut-off mark for ABSU in 2026? The general JAMB cut-off mark is 150.
Does ABSU offer nursing? Yes, ABSU has a Faculty of Nursing Sciences offering BSc. Nursing Science, as well as post-basic options in Midwifery and Psychiatric Nursing.
Can you apply to ABSU if it was not your first choice in JAMB? Yes, but you must complete a Change of Institution on the JAMB portal to make ABSU your first choice.
ABSU Contacts
General phone support: +234 903 351 2818 / +234 803 6811 454. Email: info@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng. Physical address: P.M.B. 2000, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria.
