ABU Admission Update: Varsity Lists Courses Available for Change of Programme

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria released admission update directing candidates to consider alternative programmes as admission spaces become limited in several departments for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The university management also provided guidance for candidates whose O'Level results or JAMB subject combinations do not meet the requirements for their preferred courses. The announcement was published in a Special Bulletin dated Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

According to the notice, candidates seeking admission through UTME and Direct Entry should take note of the available options before making further changes to their admission choices.

ABU Courses With Filled Admission Quotas For 2026/ 2027

The university stated that admission quotas had been filled for:

• Architecture
• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
• Dental Surgery
• Nursing Sciences
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Medical Radiography
• Pharmacy
• Civil Law
• Islamic Law
• Computer Science
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Criminology and Security Management
• International Studies
• Mass Communication.

Candidates were advised to stop changing their programme choices to these courses. Those who had already been screened but were not admitted are also encouraged to consider other programmes with available admission spaces.

However, the university clarified that the process of changing programmes within ABU or from other universities to eligible programmes remained open.

ABU Programmes Available for Change of Course 2026 / 2027

The bulletin listed several programmes that candidates may consider, depending on their JAMB subject combinations.

Candidates with English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry may consider Agricultural Extension, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Forestry and Wildlife Management, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Glass and Silicate Technology, Biology Education and Health Education.

Those who sat for English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry may consider Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, Polymer and Textile Engineering.

Other available options include:

• Mathematics and Statistics: Candidates with relevant combinations involving Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography may be considered.
• Geography: Candidates with English, Geography, Biology and another eligible science or social science subject may consider the programme.
• Marketing: Candidates with English, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce and other relevant subjects may apply for a change.
• Banking and Finance, Insurance and Actuarial Science: These are among the options for candidates with English, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce and a relevant Management or Social Science subject.

The university also listed several education programmes, including Chemistry Education, Biology Education, Physics Education and Geography Education, for candidates with the appropriate subject combinations.

ABU 2026 / 2027 Admission: What Candidates With O'Level Deficiencies Should Know

ABU stated that candidates with a deficiency in English Language would not be admitted into any programme at the university.

Candidates with deficiencies in other subjects may, however be considered for alternative programmes, depending on their O'Level results and JAMB subject combinations.

For example, candidates with a Mathematics deficiency may be considered for programmes such as Social Studies, Adult Education, Guidance and Counselling, Archaeology, English Language, English Literature, Language Arts, Fine Arts or Industrial Design, depending on their examination subjects.

Candidates with deficiencies in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Literature in English were also provided with alternative programme options in the bulletin. These include selected education courses, Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Forestry and Wildlife Management, Procurement, Sustainable Environmental Studies and Local Government and Development Studies.

ABU Ask Direct Entry Candidates to Upload O'Level Results 2026/ 2027

The university also addressed Direct Entry candidates whose admissions could not be processed because their O'Level results had not been uploaded.

Affected candidates were instructed to visit a nearby JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre to upload their results immediately. The university cautioned candidates against using roadside cafes for this process to avoid jeopardising their proposed admission.

How to Confirm Available Courses in ABU 2026 / 2027

Candidates interested in changing their programmes should ensure that their proposed choices have available admission quotas and that they meet the relevant admission requirements.

For further enquiries, ABU provided the following telephone numbers:

• 0707680682
• 08111465297
• 09020017135

Candidates can also visit the official Ahmadu Bello University website for further information.

Source: Ahmadu Bello University, Special Bulletin, Volume 18, Number 74, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.