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š BUK Reopens 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening Portal as Registration Deadline Approaches
Published: October 2, 2026 | Source: CampusAI News
š Overview
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has reopened its 2026/2027 undergraduate screening process for eligible candidates.
Candidates who are yet to complete their registration should visit the official BUK admission portal and complete the required screening process before the deadline.
According to the university's current screening portal, payment for the BUK Aptitude Test (BUKAT) registration has been extended to Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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šļø BUK 2026/2027 SCREENING DEADLINE
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Payment deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Candidates who have started their application but have not completed payment should ensure they finish the required process before the deadline.
ā ļø Do not wait until the final hours, as payment and application issues can occur when many candidates are trying to access the portal at the same time.
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šÆ WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
BUK's undergraduate screening procedure states that prospective candidates should have:
- Sat for the UTME examination.
- Selected Bayero University, Kano as their first choice.
- Obtained the required UTME aggregate for their programme, with the university's published procedure stating 180 or higher in the relevant subjects.
- Obtained at least five relevant SSCE credits, including English Language, in not more than two sittings.
Candidates should still check the requirements for their specific programme before completing the application.
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š HOW TO COMPLETE THE BUK SCREENING
Candidates should use the official BUK admission system to complete their screening application.
UTME Candidates
1. Visit the official BUK website.
2. Access the Post-UTME/BUKAT application portal.
3. Log in with your UTME details.
4. Upload the required passport photograph.
5. Complete the applicant particulars form.
6. Generate the payment invoice.
7. Make the required payment.
8. Return to the portal to validate the payment.
9. Print the required examination card and keep it safely.
BUK states that candidates will not be allowed to sit for the aptitude test without a valid examination card.
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š O'LEVEL RESULT REQUIREMENT
Candidates should make sure their O'Level information is correctly provided during the application process.
JAMB has also advised institutions that candidates without properly uploaded O'Level results may not be cleared for admission.
Candidates using WAEC, NECO or another approved O'Level qualification should therefore ensure their result information is correctly reflected on their JAMB profile.
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ā ļø IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BUK CANDIDATES
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Apply through the official BUK portal.
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Check your programme's specific requirements before applying.
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Keep your payment receipt and acknowledgement documents.
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Print your examination card after completing the required process.
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Keep monitoring BUK's official website for further announcements about the screening test.
ā Do not give your login details to agents or third parties claiming they can guarantee admission.
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š OFFICIAL BUK PORTAL
š Bayero University, Kano:
https://www.buk.edu.ng/
š BUK Aptitude Test Portal:
https://mybuk3.buk.edu.ng/bukat2026/bukat_login.php
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ā Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is the BUK 2026/2027 screening deadline?
The current BUKAT portal shows that payment for registration is extended to October 4, 2026.
What is the minimum UTME score?
BUK's published undergraduate screening procedure states a minimum aggregate of 180 for prospective candidates, subject to the relevant programme requirements.
Can Direct Entry candidates apply?
Yes. BUK has a separate Direct Entry screening process for eligible DE candidates.
What happens after registration?
Candidates should print and keep their required examination or acknowledgement documents and continue monitoring official BUK announcements for the screening schedule.
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š Editor's Note
Candidates should verify all admission requirements, deadlines and screening instructions through the official Bayero University, Kano website and portal before making payments or submitting their applications.
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