KWASU Post-UTME and Admission: How Screening, Registration and Scoring Work

Every year thousands of candidates search for the KWASU post-UTME form, the cut-off mark and the admission list, and many of the sites they land on are out of date.

Everything below comes from what Kwara State University published on its own website for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 sessions. Dates, fees and rules can change, so check kwasu.edu.ng before you register.

Who can apply

• Candidates who chose KWASU as their first choice on JAMB (UTME or Direct Entry)
• Candidates who want to switch to KWASU must change their institution on the JAMB portal first, before they register for KWASU screening

If KWASU is not your first choice on JAMB, you cannot proceed. Fix this on the JAMB portal first.

Dates

The window for each session is about a month. Watch the KWASU website and your email so you do not miss it next year.

Screening fee

The registration and screening fee is ₦2,000 and is not refundable. Pay only on the official KWASU portal.

How your admission score is calculated

KWASU uses an aggregate score:

• 70% from your UTME or DE score
• 30% from your five relevant O'Level subjects

So a strong O'Level result can help you, and a weak one can pull you down. Make sure the five subjects you enter are the ones relevant to your course.

KWASU also says final admission depends on meeting the university's and the programme's minimum UTME or DE scores, and on the number of places available in the NUC-approved quota.

What about the KWASU cut-off mark?

KWASU does not publish a single cut-off mark in its admission notice. Admission depends on:

1. The minimum score for the university and your programme
2. Your aggregate (70% UTME or DE plus 30% O'Level)
3. The number of available places for your course

Be careful with blogs that give you a neat number for each course. Many are estimates from past years. For guidance on what a good JAMB score looks like, read our JAMB cut-off mark guide and compare how other schools list theirs, like BUK and UNILORIN.

O'Level requirements

• Five credits in relevant subjects
• Obtained in no more than two sittings
• MBBS applicants must have the required credits in one sitting
• If you are still waiting for your O'Level result, you may apply, but you will only be considered if your result is available before the exercise ends

Not sure about your subjects? Use our JAMB subject combination guide to check what your course needs.

Step-by-step registration

The steps below follow KWASU's 2026/2027 notice. The portal layout may change a little, so follow the on-screen instructions.

1. Go to portal.kwasu.edu.ng and click Post-UTME Registration.
2. Click Verify Your Details and enter your JAMB registration number.
3. Complete the basic information page with a valid phone number and email (you will need both).
4. Verify your details, then proceed to payment and click Proceed and Pay Now.
5. Pay with a Mastercard, Visa or Verve card and enter the OTP sent to your phone.
6. Log in with your JAMB number and the password sent to your email.
7. Open My Application and complete the form.
8. Print the completed form and your payment receipt.

Tip: use an email address you check often. Your password is sent there.

If your payment fails but you were debited

Use the re-query option on the portal with your JAMB number and phone number. For help, contact KWASU at [email protected]. For admission questions, use [email protected].

Mistakes that can cost you admission

• Wrong entries. KWASU says any wrong entry leads to automatic disqualification. Double-check your JAMB number, names and O'Level details.
• Falsified documents. This leads to disqualification and possible prosecution.
• Choosing the wrong subjects. Enter only your relevant O'Level subjects.
• Registering before changing your JAMB institution. Do the change first.
• Missing the deadline. There is usually no extension.
• Paying on unofficial websites.

After you get admission

Once you are admitted, you move to clearance and registration. See our guide: KWASU clearance and registration for new students.

Later on, you will need to know how the KWASU grading system works, and when the time comes, the KWASU SIWES logbook and project format.

Still deciding if KWASU is for you? Read Is KWASU a federal university? Is it a good school?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is the KWASU post-UTME form?

In the last two notices the registration and screening fee was ₦2,000, and it is not refundable. Check kwasu.edu.ng for your own session.

Is the screening done online?

Yes. You register and pay through the KWASU portal.

How is my admission score worked out?

70% comes from your UTME or DE score and 30% from your five relevant O'Level subjects.

What is the KWASU cut-off mark?

KWASU doesn't publish one number in its notice. You need to meet the minimum score for the university and your course, and there must be space in the approved quota for that course.

Can I apply if KWASU is not my first choice?

Not until you change your institution to KWASU on the JAMB portal. Do that first, then register for the screening.

Can I register while I'm still waiting for my O'Level result?

Yes, but you'll only be considered if the result is available before the exercise ends.

My account was debited but the payment didn't show. What now?

Use the re-query option on the portal with your JAMB number and phone number. If it still doesn't show, email [email protected].

When will the next screening open?

KWASU announces it each session. The last two windows ran from July to August 2025 and from June to July 2026, so start watching around those months.