Kogi State University, Kabba Opens 2026 Post-UTME and Direct Entry Admission Screening

Kogi State University (KSU), Kabba, has commenced applications for its 2026 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) admission screening, inviting suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into its undergraduate programmes.

Established in 2023 by the Kogi State Government, the university said it remains committed to providing quality education that combines intellectual, moral, and techno-vocational training.

Eligible candidates must have chosen, or changed to, Kogi State University, Kabba as their first-choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and obtained a minimum score of 150.

Available programmes include:

• B.Sc. Accounting
• B.A. History & Diplomatic Studies
• B.Sc. Biochemistry
• B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
• B.Sc. Biotechnology
• B.A. Linguistics
• B.Sc. Business Administration
• B.Sc. Mass Communication
• B.Sc. Chemistry
• B.Sc. Mathematics
• B.Sc. Microbiology
• B.Sc. Computer Science
• B.Sc. Physics
• B.Sc. Cyber Security
• B.Sc. Geology
• B.Sc. Political Science
• B.Sc. Economics
• B.Sc. Public Administration
• B.Sc. Statistics
• B.A. English & Literature
• B.Sc. Finance
• B.A. Theatre Arts
• B.Sc. Geography

Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of N2,000 into the university's designated account:

Bank: First Bank of Nigeria Plc
Account Name: Kogi State University Kabba
Account Number: 2043419304

The university stated that no additional admission charges are required.

According to the institution, candidates whose UTME scores do not meet the requirements for their preferred programmes may be considered for admission into related programmes.

KSU, Kabba, also warned prospective applicants to beware of fraudsters, stressing that it has not appointed any admission agents and does not authorize anyone to collect money on its behalf for admission.

Candidates are advised not to visit the university campus for admission processing but to monitor their admission status regularly on the JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) and accept any admission offer when prompted.

For admission enquiries, applicants can contact the Admission Officer on 08036200303 or via email at admissions@ksukabba.edu.ng.