Northwest University, Kano has announced its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise for candidates seeking undergraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The online registration period will run from Monday, 10 August to Sunday, 23 August 2026. Candidates must have selected Northwest University as their first choice during the 2026 UTME or Direct Entry admission exercise.
The screening charge is ₦2,000.
Who Can Apply for NWU Post-UTME Screening?
UTME applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Northwest University, Kano must be the candidate’s first choice.
- The candidate must have at least five SSCE credits or their equivalent.
- English Language and Mathematics must be among the required credits.
- The results must have been obtained in no more than two sittings.
- The candidate must meet the tolerable UTME score for the chosen programme.
The O’Level requirement applies to both UTME and Direct Entry candidates.
NWU Courses and Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027
The university has published different UTME tolerable points for its undergraduate programmes. Applicants should confirm that their scores meet the requirement for their chosen courses before registering.
Courses With 240 UTME Points
- MBBS Medicine and Surgery
Courses With 230 UTME Points
Courses With 210 UTME Points
- B. MLS. Medical Laboratory Science
- B.NSc. Nursing Science
Courses With 190 UTME Points
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Cybersecurity
- D.P.T. Physiotherapy
- B.A. International Studies
Courses With 180 UTME Points
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Biotechnology
- B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Pharmacology
- B. Rad. Radiography
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
Course With 175 UTME Points
Courses With 170 UTME Points
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Anatomy
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Tech. Ed. Building Technology
- B.A. History and International Studies
- B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- B.Ls. Library and Information Science
- B.Sc. Physiology
Courses With 165 UTME Points
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. Ed. Biology
- B.Sc. Ed. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Entrepreneurial Studies
- B.Sc. Public Administration
Courses With 160 UTME Points
- B.Sc. Broadcasting
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Development and Communication Studies
- B.Sc. Ed. Economics
- B.A. Ed. English
- B.A. Ed. Islamic Studies
- B.Tech. Electrical/Electronics Technology
- B.Ed. Guidance and Counseling
- B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
- B.Sc. Information and Media Studies
- B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies
Courses With 155 UTME Points
- B.Sc. Applied Geophysics
- B.Sc. Botany
- B.A. English
Courses With 150 UTME Points
- B.A. Arabic Studies
- B.A. Ed. Arabic Studies
- B.Ed. Curriculum Studies
- B.Ed. Early Childhood Education
- B.Sc. Ed. Geography
- B.A. Ed. History
- B.Sc. Ed. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Ed. Physics
- B.Ed. Education Technology
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.A. Hausa
- B.A. History
- B.Sc. Industrial Mathematics
- B.Sc. Industrial Physics
- B.S. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
- B.Sc. Taxation
What Are the NWU Direct Entry Requirements?
Direct Entry candidates must possess a 2026 Direct Entry online registration slip.
They must also hold one of the following qualifications:
The minimum result requirements are:
- A CGPA of 3.0 for science-based programmes
- A CGPA of 3.5 for art-based programmes
- Nine points in NCE
- Seven points in science-based IJMB programmes
- Eight points in art and social science-based IJMB programmes
Direct Entry candidates must also have at least five SSCE credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
How to Register for NWU Post-UTME and Direct Entry Screening
The registration will be completed through the university’s admission portal.
Step 1: Visit the NWU Website
Candidates should visit the Northwest University website and click “2026 Admission Portal”.
The portal will provide access to the screening registration page.
Step 2: Generate the Payment Invoice
The candidate should generate a NABROLL payment invoice through the portal.
Payment may be completed online or at any bank nationwide.
Step 3: Pay the Screening Charge
A screening charge of ₦2,000 will be paid through the approved payment process.
The payment invoice should be generated from the admission portal before payment.
Step 4: Complete the Registration
After payment, the candidate should return to the portal and complete the screening registration form.
All supplied information should match the candidate’s academic records.
Step 5: Print the Acknowledgement Slip
The acknowledgement slip should be printed after registration.
The slip will be presented with the candidate’s other credentials during the aptitude test or Direct Entry screening.
What Is the NWU Screening Registration Deadline?
Registration will begin on Monday, 10 August 2026 and close on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
A candidate who fails to register within this period will not be considered for admission for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Deadline for Changing University or Programme
Candidates who wish to change their selected university or programme through the JAMB Green Card must complete the change before midnight on 9 August 2026.
The change should be completed before the Northwest University screening registration begins.
Credentials Must Be Uploaded to JAMB
Candidates must upload their required credentials through the JAMB E-Facility.
Applicants should confirm that their uploaded credentials are complete before the screening deadline.
Candidates Must Enter Correct SSCE Grades
Each applicant must enter the correct grades shown on the SSCE result during registration.
Any difference between the grades entered on the application form and the original result will lead to cancellation of the admission during screening.
