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Kaduna State University (KASU) has notified all candidates who received provisional admission offers for the 2025/2026 academic session through JAMB that Friday, 23 January 2026, is the final date for screening and registration.

The university made it clear that any candidate who fails to complete screening and registration by the stated date will automatically forfeit the admission, and no extension will be granted. EducationNGR also learnt that the directive applies strictly to all admitted candidates without exception.

Screening Schedule: Date, Time, and Venue

Candidates are expected to attend screening according to the official schedule below:

• Date: Friday, 23 January 2026

• Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

• Venue: Directorate of Admissions and Examinations, KASU Main Campus

Mandatory Pre-Screening Steps on SAF Portal

Before reporting for physical screening, candidates must complete the following steps on the SAFapply KASU portal:

• Log in to the SAFapply KASU portal

• Upload a clear scanned copy of the JAMB Admission Letter

• From the dashboard, click “Edit Application”

• Scroll to “Document Upload” and upload the JAMB Admission Letter

• Preview and submit the application to save changes

• Print the Post-UTME Registration Acknowledgement Slip as evidence of completion

Candidates who arrive for screening without completing these steps may not be attended to.

Documents Required for Screening

Candidates must present the following documents in the order listed:

• JAMB Admission Letter

• Original JAMB Result Slip

• O’Level result(s) (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalent)

• Valid scratch card for the O’Level result used

• Two copies of online-generated O’Level result (printed from the official portal)

• Birth certificate or sworn age declaration

• Primary School Leaving Certificate

• Certificate of Local Government/Indigene

• Post-UTME Registration Acknowledgement Slip (from SAFapply portal)

• NIN slip

Candidates are advised to arrange all documents properly before coming for screening to avoid delays.

Enquiries

For further clarification, candidates may contact the Admissions Office:

• Phone: 0703 094 3370

• Email: admissions@kasu.edu.ng

KASU urged all affected candidates to treat the deadline seriously, as failure to comply will result in automatic loss of admission.

The Directorate of Academic Planning, Kaduna State University (KASU), has published the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The calendar outlines major academic activities for both the first and second semesters, giving students a clear timeline to plan lectures, examinations, and breaks. EducationNGR also learnt that the schedule applies to both fresh and returning students across all faculties.

First Semester Academic Schedule (2025/2026)

Resumption, Screening, and Registration

Students are expected to resume for the new session on 5 January 2026. Screening and course registration for both fresh and returning students will run from 8 December 2025 to 23 January 2026, covering a three-week period. Students are advised not to delay registration, as portal issues are more common close to deadlines.

Lectures, Continuous Assessment, and Break

Lectures and Continuous Assessment (CA) will begin on 26 January 2026 and run until 13 March 2026, lasting seven weeks. A mid-semester break, which also serves as the add and drop period (online), is scheduled for 16 to 22 March 2026. Lectures and CA will then continue from 23 March to 8 May 2026.

Examinations and Results

First semester examinations and marking will take place from 11 to 30 May 2026. Processing of results follows from 1 to 14 June 2026, after which the Senate will consider and release results between 15 and 19 June 2026. A short first semester break is fixed for 22 to 28 June 2026, with the second semester beginning immediately after.

Second Semester Academic Schedule (2025/2026)

Resumption and Lectures

The second semester officially starts on 29 June 2026. Lectures and Continuous Assessment will run for seven weeks, from 29 June to 14 August 2026.

Mid-Semester Activities

KASU has scheduled 17 to 21 August 2026 for mock accreditation exercises, the mid-semester break, and add and drop activities. Lectures and CA will then resume from 24 August to 9 October 2026.

Students’ Union Elections

The Students’ Union election and inauguration are scheduled to hold between 12 and 16 October 2026.

Examinations, Results, and Transfers

Second semester examinations and marking will take place from 19 October to 7 November 2026. Results will be processed from 9 to 20 November 2026, while the Senate will consider and release them between 23 and 25 November 2026. Intra- and inter-university transfers are scheduled for 26 November to 20 December 2026.

The session will end with a break from 21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, and KASU has fixed 4 January 2027 as the start date for the next academic session.

Key Dates Students Should Note

• Resume for the session by 5 January 2026

• Complete screening and course registration between 8 December 2025 and 23 January 2026

• First semester add and drop period: 16 to 22 March 2026

• First semester examinations begin 11 May 2026

• Second semester begins 29 June 2026

• Second semester examinations start 19 October 2026

• New academic session starts 4 January 2027

Students are advised to keep track of these dates and act early on registrations and academic requirements to avoid unnecessary delays.

About KASU

Kaduna State University (KASU) stands as a pivotal and dynamic institution of higher education in the capital of Nigeria’s former northern region. Established in 2004 by the administration of Governor Ahmed Makarfi, the university was created to expand access to quality tertiary education and drive the development of human capital within Kaduna State and beyond. Unlike older, more established universities, KASU embodies a more modern and agile academic spirit, structured across multiple campuses including its main campus in Tafawa Balewa Way, Kaduna, and other locations like Kafanchan. The university has rapidly evolved from a modest beginning into a comprehensive institution, designed to meet contemporary educational and professional demands while serving as a crucial academic pillar in a strategically important and diverse state.

Academic offerings at KASU span a wide spectrum, organized into faculties such as Arts, Social and Management Sciences, Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering, Law, Medicine, and Education. It has carved a niche for itself with respected programs in fields like Law, Mass Communication, and Pharmacy, and is particularly focused on addressing local and national needs through its curricula and research. The university fosters a vibrant and growing student community, characterized by its cultural diversity reflective of Kaduna State’s unique social fabric. With a mission centered on knowledge, integrity, and service, KASU is actively engaged in community development projects and partnerships, striving to produce graduates who are not only employable but also entrepreneurial and ethically grounded contributors to society.

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