BOSU Post UTME Form 2026/2027 [UPDATED]

The Borno State University Maiduguri (BOSU) Post-UTME/ D.E form 2026/2027 session is still on sale. The cut-off mark is 150 – 250 depending on the course. The closing date has been extended till Sunday, October 18, 2026.

This is to inform the general public, especially candidates who chose the University as FIRST CHOICE at the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)/Direct Entry (DE) that the 2026/2027 Post-UTME/DE screening begins on Monday 27th July, 2026 and ends on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Candidates are to register by visiting the University POST-UTME/DE portal, https://putme.kiu.edu.ng for the registration.

LATEST UPDATE: BOSU REOPENS POST UTME APPLICATION PORTAL 2026

Candidates interested in the school can now apply.

Before you apply, below is a brief history of About Borno State University.

Borno State University (BOSU) Maiduguri is Borno’s first state University established in 1976. It is accredited by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Universities Commission (NUC). BOSU is headed by Professor Umar Kyari Sandade – the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR BORNO STATE UNIVERSITY POST UTME

Candidate must have chosen Borno State University as their first choice and have scored the minimum required cut-off marks for the programmes they applied.

However, candidates who did not choose BOSU as their first choice can also register for the online post UTME screening after Change of institution/course to BOSU from JAMB platform at Accredited CBT Centers.

Obtained a minimum of five (5) relevant credits at ‘O’ level (including English and Mathematics);

Direct Entry (DE) candidates shall, in addition to the minimum of five (5) ‘O’ level relevant credits (including English and Mathematics), have scored a minimum of 9 points or Merit in NCE and at least lower credit in ND/HND or Second Class Lower in a Degree

Candidates who have not met the required cut-off marks of the programmes they have chosen as their first choices but have appropriate score are required to change to other relevant programmes at jamb portal.

Candidates must ensure that their O’level results are uploaded to Jamb website as soon as possible, as those who do not, will not be considered for admission.

Candidates awaiting their ‘O’ Level results must indicate Awaiting Result (AR) in the grades column on the screening form and upload such results when their SSCE is released.

BORNO STATE UNIVERSITY COURSES

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

▪ Animal Science
▪ Agric Economics & Extension
▪ Agrimony and Soil Science
▪ Fisheries

FACULTY OF ARTS & EDUCATION

▪ Languages
▪ B.A. English
▪ B A Literature In English
▪ Islamic Studies
▪ BA. Islamic Studies
▪ Educational Foundation
▪ B. Ed Educational Management
▪ B. Ed Guidance & Counselling
▪ Arts & Social Science Education
▪ B. A Education/English
▪ B. A Education/Islamic Studies
▪ B A (Ed ) Education/Economic Science Education
▪ B.Sc.(Ed.) Education/Biology
▪ B.Sc.(Ed.) Education/Chemistry
▪ B.Sc.(Ed.) Education/Mathematics
▪ B.Sc.(Ed.) Education/Physics
▪ B.Sc.(Ed.) Education/Computer Science

FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

▪ Accounting
▪ Business Administration
▪ Economics
▪ Geography
▪ Mass Communication
▪ Political Science
▪ Sociology
▪ Criminology and Security Studies
▪ Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
▪ Public Administration

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

▪ B. Sc Physics
▪ B. Sc. Computer Science
▪ B. Sc. Mathematics
▪ B. Sc. Statistics
▪ B. Sc. Chemistry
▪ B. Sc. Biochemistry
▪ B. Sc. Plant Science and Biotechnology
▪ B. Sc. Animal & Environmental Biology

HOW TO APPLY FOR BORNO STATE POST UTME

Eligible Candidate are to input Jamb Registration Number as username and password to confirm pre-loaded Jamb Details at https://putme.kiu.edu.ng

Generate Remita code for payment with your master, visa card or print out the payment slip and proceed to any bank branch and pay the sum of two thousand naira (N2.000) for the exercise.

Proceed back online and Login with your Jamb registration

Complete the form online as requested.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

The Application ends on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

NOTE

Both Direct Entry and UTME candidates are STRONGLY advised to upload their ‘O’ LEVEL RESULTS unto the JAMB website (CAPS) at the nearest JAMB Office or JAMB accredited CBT Centre without which such a candidate will not be admitted.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us using the comment box below or send an email to info@bosu.edu.ng or call 07033520469.

FOR ENQUIRIES

Candidates can contact the Admissions Office via email:

admissions@kiu.edu.ng

or call:

07033520469

SIGNED

Mrs. Jallaba M. Sheikh

Registrar