The management of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has officially released the primary admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session. This update is for all UTME and Direct Entry (DE) applicants who participated in the institution’s 2026 Post-UTME screening exercise.
Successful candidates have been offered provisional admission into various undergraduate programmes across the Ikot Akpaden (Main) and Obio Akpa campuses.
How to Check Your AKSU Admission Status
In line with current guidelines, the 2026 admission list is primarily accessible via the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Follow these updated steps to verify your status:
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Visit the JAMB Portal: Navigate to the JAMB e-Facility Portal.
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Login: Enter your registered email address and password used during the 2026 UTME registration.
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Access CAPS: Find the ‘Check Admission Status’ tab, select your examination year (2026), and click on ‘Access my CAPS’.
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View Status: Click on ‘Admission Status’ on the left sidebar to see your result.
What to Do After Checking:
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If Admitted: You must click “ACCEPT” to secure your slot. You are also advised to send a confirmation SMS (ACCEPT) to 55019 or 66019 using your registered phone number.
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Admission Still in Progress: This means your admission is currently being processed. Check back within a few days.
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Not Admitted: Admission is released in batches. Continue to monitor the portal for subsequent lists.
Next Steps for Admitted Candidates
Once you have accepted the offer on JAMB CAPS, follow these essential registration procedures:
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Print Admission Letter: Visit the JAMB Portal to print your official JAMB Admission Letter. This document is mandatory for physical clearance.
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Pay Acceptance Fee: Visit the AKSU Admission Portal to generate a payment invoice for the non-refundable acceptance fee (currently ₦30,000).
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Physical Screening: Report to your respective faculty for the verification of original credentials (O’Level results, Birth Certificate, and Certificate of Origin).
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Pay School Fees: After successful clearance, proceed to pay your tuition. For the 2026 session, the regime is as follows:
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Indigenes: ~₦93,000
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Non-Indigenes: ~₦123,000
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Important Deadlines & Notice
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Forfeiture: Failure to accept the admission on JAMB CAPS within the stipulated window (usually two weeks from the release date) may lead to the forfeiture of the offer.
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New Programmes: Candidates should note that AKSU has officially commenced the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme for the 2026 session.
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Loan Eligibility: As a student of a state-owned university, you are now eligible to apply for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to assist with your tuition.
Congratulations to all the newly admitted “Great Inventors”!
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