"KIU has released its 2026/2027 first-batch admission list. Successful candidates should check their status, pay the ₦3,000 acceptance fee, and complete clearance and registration."
📌 Overview
Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU), Maiduguri, has released its 2026/2027 first batch admission list for UTME and Direct Entry candidates.
Successful candidates are required to proceed with acceptance, admission-letter printing, screening and registration.
Registration commenced on October 5, 2026.
🎓 Who Is Included?
The first batch admission list covers:
- UTME candidates
- Direct Entry candidates
Candidates who applied to KIU should check their admission status through the university's official admission channels.
📱 How to Check KIU Admission Status
Candidates can check their status through the KIU Post-UTME/DE portal.
Step 1
Visit:
https://putme.kiu.edu.ng/
Step 2
Log in using your candidate username and password.
Step 3
Check your admission status.
Candidates should also check their JAMB CAPS status because final admission processing involves JAMB.
💰 KIU Acceptance Fee
Successful candidates are required to pay an acceptance fee of:
₦3,000
The acceptance payment allows admitted candidates to proceed with downloading and printing their KIU Admission Letter and Clearance Form.
📝 What to Do After Admission
Candidates who have been offered admission should:
1. Check the KIU admission status.
2. Pay the required acceptance fee.
3. Download and print the KIU Admission Letter.
4. Download and print the Clearance Form.
5. Log in to JAMB CAPS.
6. Accept or reject the admission offer.
7. Print the JAMB Admission Letter after accepting the offer.
8. Prepare for physical screening and clearance.
📋 KIU Registration & Screening Documents
Candidates should prepare the required originals and photocopies.
Documents include:
- Clearance Form/Checklist
- Passport photographs
- KIU Admission Letter
- JAMB Admission Letter
- JAMB Result Slip
- Direct Entry Application Slip where applicable
- Post-UTME/DE Screening Slip
- Primary School Certificate
- Indigene Letter
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
- O'Level result from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or NBAIS
- A'Level result for DE candidates
- NIN Slip
Candidates should also have their WAEC scratch card and NECO token where required for verification.
🏫 Where Does Screening Take Place?
Successful candidates are required to report to the designated KIU screening/clearance location for verification.
Candidates should follow the latest instructions provided by KIU and avoid relying on unofficial agents.
📌 After Screening
Candidates who successfully complete the screening process may be required to provide additional documentation, including:
- Medical report/clearance
- Evidence of NELFUND registration
- Payment receipt
- Bio-data form
- Online course registration form
- Manual course registration form
Candidates should then proceed to their departments for final clearance where instructed.
⚠️ Important Reminder
Admission is not complete simply because your name appears on a list.
Candidates should complete the required KIU and JAMB processes, including accepting their admission through CAPS.
🔗 Official KIU Website
https://kiu.edu.ng/
Editor's Note
Candidates should confirm all registration dates, fees and document requirements through KIU's official channels before making payments or reporting for clearance.