Bayero University, Kano has reopened its UTME screening registration opportunity for eligible candidates seeking admission into the university for the 2026/2027 academic session. The development is important for 2026 UTME candidates who may have been unable to complete their registration earlier or who were affected by difficulties encountered during the payment and application process.
The latest update means eligible candidates should not assume that the screening opportunity has permanently closed. The university’s active screening portal indicates that payment for the registration process has been extended until Sunday, October 4, 2026. Candidates who have not completed the required steps are therefore expected to use the available period to finalise their applications.
For students who have been waiting for another opportunity to complete their BUK admission screening, this is a stage that requires attention and careful preparation. An applicant can lose valuable time by waiting until the final day, entering incorrect information, failing to confirm payment or neglecting to upload the required academic details. The safest approach is to complete the process as early as possible and carefully review every detail before submission.
Why BUK Reopened the Screening Opportunity
The reopening is connected to an earlier extension of the Bayero University Admission Screening Exercise. In September 2026, BUK announced that the BUKAT and BUKDES exercises would be extended by two weeks after an outage on the Remita payment platform disrupted payment and registration activities.
According to the university’s announcement, the exercise was extended from the earlier closing date of September 3 to September 17, 2026, to compensate for the period candidates lost because of the payment problem. The current BUKAT registration portal now indicates that payment for registration has been extended further to Sunday, October 4, 2026.
This distinction is important because candidates sometimes confuse the original deadline with the latest deadline. Admission exercises can change when universities issue official extensions, particularly when technical or payment problems affect applicants. Therefore, students should pay attention to the most recent information displayed on the university’s admission platform rather than relying on older social media posts or messages shared by other applicants.
Who Should Pay Attention to the BUK Update?
The update is particularly relevant to candidates who applied to Bayero University through the 2026 UTME admission process and are required to participate in the university’s screening exercise.
BUK’s undergraduate admission requirements indicate that UTME applicants must have sat for the UTME, selected Bayero University as their chosen institution and obtained the minimum score required for the programme for which they are seeking admission. The university also requires relevant O’Level qualifications for undergraduate admission.
Candidates should therefore avoid assuming that simply having written the UTME automatically makes them eligible for every BUK programme. Eligibility depends on the requirements attached to the applicant’s chosen programme and the conditions set by the university.
If you selected BUK as your first choice and meet the applicable requirements, the reopened screening opportunity gives you a reason to check your application status immediately.
What Candidates Should Do on the BUK Portal
Candidates who are eligible should approach the screening process as a complete admission procedure rather than treating it as a simple registration form.
The first step is to access the appropriate BUK admission screening platform and use the information requested by the university to identify the candidate’s record. The current BUKAT portal requests the candidate’s UTME number and UTME score before access to the registration process is granted.
After gaining access, candidates should carefully review their personal information and follow each instruction displayed on the portal. Where the system requires profile information, applicants should make sure the information corresponds with their official records.
A candidate should not rush through the form simply because the deadline is approaching. A wrong phone number, incorrect UTME information, inaccurate personal details or other data-entry mistakes can create problems later when the university needs to communicate with the applicant.
Upload Your O’Level Result
One of the most important issues candidates should take seriously is the status of their O’Level results.
The BUK screening portal specifically reminds candidates that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will not clear shortlisted candidates who do not have their O’Level results available. Candidates are therefore advised to ensure that their WAEC, NECO or other accepted O’Level results have been properly uploaded through JAMB where required.
This is not a step students should postpone until after admission has been offered. If your result has not been uploaded to the appropriate JAMB platform, visit a JAMB office or an accredited CBT centre and resolve the issue as early as possible.
Students should also ensure that the result they provide is genuine and accurately represents their academic record. Supplying false academic information can have serious consequences during the admission process.
Do Not Wait Until the Final Day
Although the latest portal information gives candidates additional time, waiting until October 4 to begin the process is not advisable.
Online admission platforms can experience heavy traffic when many applicants attempt to register at the same time. Payment platforms can also experience delays, and candidates may discover that they need to correct an issue before completing their applications.
A student who starts early has more time to identify and resolve such problems. Someone who waits until the final hours may have very little opportunity to correct a failed payment, incomplete registration or missing result.
For this reason, candidates should treat the reopening as an opportunity to complete their screening, not as an invitation to postpone the process.
Check Your UTME Information Before Registration
Your UTME information should be treated as an important part of your admission identity.
Before proceeding, confirm your UTME registration number and score. Make sure the details you enter correspond with the information connected to your JAMB record.
Candidates should also be careful when using information copied from unofficial websites or social media messages. If two sources provide different instructions, students should give priority to the information displayed on the university’s official admission platform.
This simple habit can prevent avoidable mistakes.
BUK Admission Screening Is Not the Same as Admission
Another important point for candidates to understand is that completing the screening registration does not mean that admission has already been granted.
Screening is part of the process through which the university considers eligible applicants. Candidates must still satisfy the university’s admission requirements, compete for available spaces where applicable and meet the conditions associated with their chosen programmes.
Students should therefore avoid messages claiming that registration alone guarantees admission.
A candidate may successfully complete the screening process and still need to wait for subsequent admission decisions. The proper approach is to complete the screening correctly and then monitor further admission instructions.
What to Prepare Before Starting
Before logging into the BUK screening platform, candidates should organise the information they are likely to need.
Your preparation should include your UTME registration details, examination score, personal information and O’Level result information. You should also have access to the phone number and email address associated with your admission records where necessary.
If you are using a cybercafé or another person’s computer, take extra care with your login details. Do not allow an operator to alter information without your knowledge, and review the completed form yourself before final submission.
After registration, keep any acknowledgement, payment confirmation or other evidence generated by the system. These records can become useful if you later need to resolve an issue concerning your application.
What If You Experienced Payment Problems?
Candidates who previously attempted to register but could not complete payment should take advantage of the extended opportunity.
The university had already acknowledged that a Remita platform outage affected payment and registration during the screening exercise. That disruption was the reason BUK announced an extension of the exercise in September.
If you were affected, check your application carefully rather than assuming that the previous attempt was completed successfully. Confirm whether the payment was recognised and whether the registration process was fully submitted.
Do not make a second payment simply because you are uncertain about the first one. First check the status displayed on the appropriate portal and follow the university’s instructions for resolving payment-related issues.
Common Mistakes BUK Candidates Should Avoid
Several mistakes can make an otherwise straightforward admission process unnecessarily difficult.
The first is relying on an old deadline. Because BUK has issued extensions, candidates should use the latest information available on the university’s admission platform.
The second is entering incorrect UTME details. Candidates should check their information before submitting the form.
The third is ignoring O’Level requirements. Having an acceptable UTME score does not remove the need to satisfy the university’s academic requirements.
The fourth is waiting until the final hours. Technical problems, payment delays or network interruptions can occur when candidates least expect them.
The fifth is trusting unofficial claims that promise guaranteed admission. No candidate should pay money to an individual who claims to have the power to secure admission outside the university’s recognised process.
What Candidates Should Do After Completing the Screening
Once you have completed the registration, do not simply forget about the application.
Keep your registration and payment records safely. Continue checking for subsequent admission information and respond to any instruction that requires action.
Candidates should also continue monitoring their JAMB admission status where applicable. Admission processing involves both the institution and JAMB, so students should take the necessary steps on both sides of the admission process.
If the university later requests additional documentation, screening or verification, candidates should comply within the specified period.
BUK UTME Screening 2026: Quick Checklist
Before considering your screening process complete, confirm the following:
- You selected Bayero University as your institution where required.
- You meet the UTME and programme-specific eligibility requirements.
- Your UTME number and score are correctly entered.
- Your personal information is accurate.
- Your O’Level result has been properly uploaded where required.
- You have completed the required registration steps.
- Your payment has been successfully processed and recognised.
- You have retained evidence of your registration and payment.
- You are aware of the latest deadline.
- You continue checking for subsequent BUK admission updates.
Final Advice for 2026 UTME Candidates
The reopening of the BUK screening opportunity should be treated as a practical second chance by candidates who have not completed the process. The current BUKAT portal shows that payment for registration has been extended to Sunday, October 4, 2026, giving eligible candidates additional time to complete the necessary requirements.
Do not allow the extra time to create a false sense of security. Admission deadlines can be firm, and technical or payment problems can arise when thousands of applicants attempt to use an online system simultaneously.
If you are eligible, begin or complete your application as soon as possible. Check your UTME information, confirm your academic credentials, ensure your O’Level result is properly handled and carefully follow every instruction presented during registration.
Most importantly, remember that admission is a process. Completing the BUK screening exercise is an important step, but it is not itself a guarantee of admission. Your responsibility is to make sure that every part of your application is accurate, complete and submitted within the time provided by the university.
For candidates who have been waiting for an opportunity to finish their BUK screening, the latest reopening provides a reason to act now rather than continue waiting. A careful application completed on time gives you the proper foundation for the next stage of the 2026/2027 admission process.