Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba (PAAU) formerly Kogi State University (KSU) Post UTME Form for 2024/2025 Academic Session is still on sale. The closing date has been extended.
This page will tell you everything you need to know about the Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba (PAAU) formerly Kogi State University (KSU) Post UTME Form.
You will know if the PAAU Post UTME form is out, how much the form is, when the form will be released, how to apply for the form, candidates eligible to buy the form, and available courses.
This is to inform the general public especially prospective students of the Prince Audu Abubakar University (PAAU) that the school management has extend the Post-UTME registration deadline for the 2024/2025 academic session to Saturday, 14th September, 2024.
For application, visit https://portal.paau.edu.ng/pd_dip/utme_dashboard
Prospective candidates yet to register are advised to make good use of this extension and make necessary applications. Thank you!
Let’s begin with some FUN FACTS about the PAAU.
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Some Fun Facts About PAAU
- Prince Abubakar Audu University,(Formerly Kogi State University) located at Anyigba, is a state-owned university of Kogi, Nigeria.
- It was established in 1999 by Prince Abubakar Audu, the former governor of the state. At the time of its establishment, it was known as Kogi State University.
- It was later renamed Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in 2020, by Governor Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello in respect of Late Abubakar Audu.
- Professor S.K. Okwute (Professor of Chemistry) was the pioneer Vice Chancellor (2000–2005).
- The incumbent Vice Chancellor is Professor Marietu Tenuche.
- Prince Abubakar Audu University commenced academic activities in April, 2000 with six faculties: Faculties of Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Law, Management Sciences, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
- Although not very popular, the university is one of the best in Africa, with some of its departments being ranked by Nigerian professional and academic bodies as the best in Nigeria.
- The Institution started with a student population of about 751 in 2000, but which as at 2009/2010 admission exercise has grown to about 16,000, and now stands at about 50,000 in 2016. It is also known as one of the fairest universities in its admission exercise, admitting students strictly by merit, and supplementarily by near-merit.
- It has been ranked as Nigeria’s fastest developing university, and one of such, in Africa. The university like many others has a functional Student Union Government (SUG).
- As at January 2017, the university officially dismembered itself from the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
- Their motto is Knowledge for self reliance.
Is PAAU Post UTME Form Out??
YES, the PAAU Post UTME Form for 2024/2025 is out.
When Will the PAAU Post UTME Form Be Out
The PAAU Post UTME Form for 2024/2025 will be on sale from July 29th – Saturday, 14th September, 2024.
How Much is PAAU Post UTME Form
The cost of post UTME Form is #2,000
Candidates Eligible to Buy PAAU Post UTME Screening Form
Candidates applying for PAAU MUST meet the following criteria:
- The screening exercise will exclusively cater to candidates who have prioritised PAAU, Anyigba as their first-choice institution.
- A score of 140 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is a prerequisite, illustrating the university’s commitment to high academic standards.
- Candidates must have at least five O’level credit passes in line with the University’s entry requirements.
- The subjects chosen at O’level should be conventional and relevant to the applied course: Arts, Sciences, or Social Sciences. Prospective Management Sciences students must have studied Economics and Mathematics.
- Additionally, uploading O’level results on JAMB CAPS is mandatory for all candidates, as no admissions will be processed without it. Candidates awaiting their O’level results are allowed to apply but should make a note of their status.
PAAU Cut-Off Marks
PAAU cut-off mark is 140 and above
PAAU Courses
- ACCOUNTING
- AGRICULTURE
- ANIMAL & ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
- ARABIC LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
- BANKING & FINANCE
- BIOCHEMISTRY
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- BUSINESS EDUCATION
- CHEMISTRY
- CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
- COMPUTER SCIENCE
- ECONOMICS
- EDUCATION & BIOLOGY
- EDUCATION & CHEMISTRY
- EDUCATION & CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
- EDUCATION & ECONOMICS
- EDUCATION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE
- EDUCATION & GEOGRAPHY
- EDUCATION & ISLAMIC STUDIES
- EDUCATION & MATHEMATICS
- EDUCATION & PHYSICS
- EDUCATION & SOCIAL STUDIES
- EDUCATION AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
- EDUCATION AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
- EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & PLANNING
- ENGLISH & LITERARY STUDIES
- FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE
- FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- FORESTRY
- GEOGRAPHY
- GEOLOGY
- HISTORY & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
- HOME SCIENCE
- HOME SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- HUMAN ANATOMY
- HUMAN KINETICS
- HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
- INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
- ISLAMIC STUDIES
- ISLAMIC/SHARIA LAW
- LAW
- LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
- LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
- MASS COMMUNICATION
- MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
- MATHEMATICS
- MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
- MICROBIOLOGY
- NURSING SCIENCE
- PHARMACOLOGY
- PHILOSOPHY
- PHYSICS
- PLANT SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY
- POLITICAL SCIENCE
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
- SOCIOLOGY
- STATISTICS
- TEACHER EDUCATION SCIENCE:
- THEATRE ARTS
How to Apply for PAAU Post UTME Form
Application is a straightforward online process. Candidates are to visit https://portal.paau.edu.ng/ and make their payments using their ATM debit cards. They must enter relevant details, including examination number, type, date, and scratch card PIN, for their O’level certificates. All information must be previewed and confirmed to be accurate before submission to avoid complications.
Direct Entry Procedure
Candidates who applied for Direct Entry to JAMB and chose PAAU, Anyigba as their first-choice institution are also required to complete the online application form for their screening exercise. The minimum entry grade for Direct Entry candidates is an Upper Credit, ensuring a high standard of entrants through this pathway.
Conclusion
This page has told you everything you need to know about the Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba (PAAU) Post UTME Form.
We wish you success on your journey towards gaining admission into this esteemed University.