NSUK
NSUK Announces 2025/2026 Matriculation Date, Venue And Gown Guidelines

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has released full details of its 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students.

The university outlined the date, time and venue of the ceremony, as well as clear instructions regarding the collection and return of academic gowns and the order of procession.

EducationNGR reports that matriculating students are expected to comply strictly with the directives issued by the institution.

Matriculation Date, Time And Venue

The ceremony has been scheduled as follows:

  • Date: Friday, 27 February 2026
  • Time: 9.00 am
  • Venue: Convocation Square, Main Campus

Collection And Return Of Academic Gowns

Matriculating candidates are to collect their academic gowns free of charge from the offices of their respective Faculty Officers starting from Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

The university directed that all gowns must be returned immediately after the ceremony. Specifically, gowns must be returned within 24 hours after the matriculation exercise.

Failure to comply with this directive will attract a fine and/or penalty.

Assembly Time And Procession Order

All matriculating students are required to assemble outside the Convocation Square by 8.00 am prompt for the academic procession.

Students are to line up behind their respective Faculty Officers in alphabetical order as follows:

  • Faculty of Administration
  • Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Environmental Science
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Engineering

The university stated that the Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Engineering will hold their matriculation ceremonies at their respective campuses as usual.

Seating Arrangements For Special Faculties

  • Faculty of Engineering: to be seated by 9.00 am
  • Faculty of Agriculture, Lafia: to be seated by 11.00 am

Students are advised to adhere strictly to the seating timelines to ensure a smooth ceremony.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)
Event 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony
Date Friday, 27 February 2026
Time 9.00 am
Venue Convocation Square, Main Campus
Gown Collection Begins 24 February 2026
Gown Return Deadline Within 24 hours after ceremony
Assembly Time 8.00 am
Penalty Fine and/or penalty for late gown return
NSUK
NSUK 1st batch Merit Admission List 2025/2026 Out

Students seeking to confirm their Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) admission can now check their status through the official JAMB CAPS portal. This process allows applicants to verify whether they have been offered admission for the 2025/2026 academic session.

How to Check the NSUK Admission List

At the moment, the NSUK admission status can only be viewed through the JAMB CAPS portal. Follow the steps below to check your status:

Visit the JAMB E-Facility portal: https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/
Log in using your JAMB email address and password.
Scroll down and click Check Admission Status.
Select Access my CAPS.
Click on Admission Status to see if you have been offered admission into NSUK.

Possible Responses on the JAMB CAPS Portal

ADMISSION OFFERED: This means JAMB has approved your admission. You can now accept or reject the offer directly on the CAPS portal.

ADMISSION IN PROGRESS (AIP): Your application has been reviewed and recommended by NSUK. It is awaiting approval from both the Head of Institution and JAMB.

RECOMMENDED: Your name has been proposed for admission, and JAMB will verify it to ensure all requirements are met.

NOT ADMITTED: You have not yet been offered admission. This may be because the school has not released its full list or your application is still under consideration.

PENDING: Your admission is still being processed. Check back regularly for updates.

Next Steps After Admission

Candidates who receive admission should proceed to accept or reject it through biometric verification at any approved JAMB CBT Centre.

Alternatively, you can send ACCEPT or REJECT to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number linked to your JAMB profile. Ensure you have at least ₦50 on your main balance, as borrowed airtime will not work for this service.

After acceptance, print your JAMB Admission Letter from the portal for record purposes.

For Mobile Users

If you are checking your NSUK admission status using a mobile phone and do not see the Check Admission Status option, switch your browser to desktop mode.

For Chrome users, tap the three dots in the top-right corner and select Request Desktop Site. This will allow the full CAPS page to load properly so that all status details become visible.

NSUK
NSUK Extends 2025 Post-UTME Application Deadline by Two Weeks

The Management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has announced an extension of the 2025/2026 Post-UTME Screening Exercise deadline.

Originally scheduled to close on Friday, August 29, 2025, the application period will now run until Friday, September 12, 2025.

According to the university, the decision was taken to give room for candidates facing challenges such as change of course or institution, NECO token issues, and other related difficulties to complete their registration.

The university management described the extension as a “gracious gesture” and urged parents, guardians, and prospective students to take full advantage of the additional window.

This extension is seen as part of NSUK’s commitment to ensuring that no qualified candidate misses out on the opportunity to secure admission for the 2025/2026 academic session.