Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has released its registration guidelines for newly admitted students for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university will begin physical credential screening on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Office of the Registrar, Academic Division, Senate Building.
The guidelines cover newly admitted 100-level UTME candidates and 200-level Direct Entry students. Candidates must accept their admission, pay the prescribed acceptance fee, print their university admission letters and present the required documents for screening before they can proceed to central registration.
UMYU Screening Date for 2026/2027
UMYU has scheduled the commencement of credential screening for November 9, 2026.
| Registration detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| Screening date | November 9, 2026 |
| Screening venue | Office of the Registrar, Academic Division, Senate Building |
| Students covered | Newly admitted 100-level UTME and 200-level Direct Entry candidates |
| Central registration | Date to be announced by the university |
The November 9 date is for physical credential screening. It is not the confirmed commencement date for central registration or lectures.
UMYU Screening Requirements for Fresh Students
Candidates must prepare the following documents for the physical screening exercise:
- University admission letter: Print the provisional admission letter from the UMYU admission portal.
- JAMB result slip: Required for UTME candidates.
- Direct Entry slip: Required for Direct Entry candidates.
- O’Level result: Present the result used for admission.
- A’Level result: Direct Entry candidates should also provide their relevant A’Level results.
- O’Level scratch card or original certificate: Present the scratch card or original certificate to allow the university’s verification team to authenticate the result online.
- Completed Form-01: The registration guidelines also require candidates to present the duly completed Student Particulars Form.
Candidates should prepare their documents before travelling to the university. The screening team will use the documents to verify the academic credentials submitted during the admission process.
UMYU Registration Procedure for 2026/2027
UMYU has outlined several steps that newly admitted students must complete before central registration. Candidates should follow the sequence in the university’s guidelines.
1. Confirm Your Admission
First, confirm that your name appears on the successful candidates’ admission list published by UMYU.
Check the programme offered to you and make sure it matches the course you intend to study.
If the university offers you a different programme from the one you originally selected, UMYU directs you to visit a JAMB office or an accredited CBT centre to change your programme to the one offered.
2. Upload Your O’Level or A’Level Results on JAMB
Candidates must upload their O’Level results to the JAMB portal. Direct Entry candidates should also upload their relevant A’Level results.
UMYU specifically directs candidates to complete this upload at a JAMB office or an approved JAMB CBT centre. The university warns against using an ordinary internet café for this process.
Confirm that the uploaded results correspond with the credentials you will present during physical screening.
3. Accept Your Admission and Pay the Acceptance Fee
Candidates must accept the admission offered by UMYU and pay the prescribed acceptance fee through the university’s admission portal.
The portal also provides access to the provisional university admission letter and other registration documents.
After completing payment, print your admission letter and keep your payment evidence. The university’s notice does not state a specific acceptance-fee amount, so candidates should use the amount displayed on their authorised payment account.
4. Attend Physical Credential Screening
After completing the required admission and payment steps, proceed to the university for physical screening.
The exercise begins on November 9, 2026, at the Office of the Registrar, Academic Division, Senate Building.
Present your university admission letter, examination result slips, O’Level and A’Level results where applicable, scratch card or original certificate, and completed Form-01.
The university’s verification officers will examine the documents and authenticate the relevant examination results.
5. Accept Your Admission on JAMB CAPS
Candidates must also accept their admission through their personal JAMB portal.
Log in to your JAMB e-Facility account and accept the admission offered by the university. After acceptance, print your JAMB admission letter.
UMYU notes that the admission process may take 24 to 48 hours to reflect, depending on when the university and JAMB complete the necessary processing.
Candidates should keep a copy of the JAMB admission letter because the university requires it during central registration.
6. Complete Central Registration
UMYU has not announced the commencement date for central registration. The university says it will communicate the date in due course.
Only candidates who have passed the university’s credential verification and completed the required earlier steps will receive access to central registration.
During this stage, eligible students will:
- Pay the prescribed registration fees.
- Update their personal profiles.
- Upload a recent passport photograph.
- Upload their signature.
- Register for first-semester courses.
- Print the relevant registration documents.
The university will provide step-by-step instructions for online central registration.
7. Complete Departmental and Faculty Documentation
After central registration, candidates must visit their departments and faculties for documentation.
UMYU’s guidelines require newly admitted students to:
- Visit their departments for their Level Advisers to open their student files.
- Visit their faculties to open two files, one for the faculty and another for the Academic Office.
- Submit copies of their academic credentials, passport photographs and other required documents.
Candidates should keep their original credentials safe and prepare the copies required for these documentation stages.
Does UMYU Accept Direct Entry Students for This Registration?
Yes. The 2026/2027 registration guidelines cover newly admitted 100-level UTME candidates and 200-level Direct Entry candidates.
However, the documents differ slightly according to the admission route.
| Requirement | UTME candidates | Direct Entry candidates |
|---|---|---|
| University admission letter | Required | Required |
| JAMB result slip | Required | Not the specified document |
| Direct Entry slip | Not applicable | Required |
| O’Level result | Required | Required |
| A’Level result | Where applicable | Required where applicable |
| O’Level scratch card or original certificate | Required | Required |
| Form-01 | Required | Required |
Direct Entry candidates should prepare their
When Will UMYU Central Registration Begin?
UMYU has not announced the central registration commencement date for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The university has confirmed November 9, 2026, as the start of physical credential screening. It has also stated that it will announce the central registration date separately.
Candidates should therefore avoid confusing the screening date with the opening of online course registration. Physical verification must take place before eligible candidates can access central registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will UMYU screening start for 2026/2027?
UMYU will begin physical credential screening on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Where will UMYU conduct the screening?
The screening will take place at the Office of the Registrar, Academic Division, Senate Building, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina.
Who should attend the UMYU screening?
The published registration guidelines cover newly admitted 100-level UTME candidates and 200-level Direct Entry students.
What documents should I bring for UMYU screening?
Bring your university admission letter, JAMB result slip or Direct Entry slip, O’Level result, relevant A’Level result, O’Level scratch card or original certificate, and completed Form-01.
Has UMYU announced the central registration date?
No. The university says it will announce the commencement date for central registration in due course.
Can I register for courses before physical screening?
No. UMYU states that only candidates who pass its credential verification and complete the required earlier steps will receive access to central registration.
How much is the UMYU acceptance fee for 2026/2027?
The registration notice does not state the acceptance-fee amount. Candidates should check the prescribed amount displayed on the university’s authorised payment portal.
Conclusion
UMYU will commence physical credential screening for newly admitted 2026/2027 students on November 9, 2026, at the Office of the Registrar, Academic Division, Senate Building.
Newly admitted UTME and Direct Entry candidates must confirm their admission, upload their examination results to JAMB, pay the prescribed acceptance fee, print their university admission letters and prepare the required documents for screening.
Central registration will follow after the university verifies candidates and announces its commencement date. Students should follow the published guidelines carefully and complete the required stages before proceeding to course registration.
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