Ignatius Ajuru University of Education supplementary admission for the 2026/2027 academic session has been scheduled for eligible UTME candidates seeking admission into the listed programmes, registration began on Monday, 31 August 2026 and will close on Friday, 18 September 2026.
Applicants must have a UTME score of at least 150 to qualify for ranking, while the supplementary admission processing fee is N12,000.00 and will be paid through the University portal.
Admission will be based strictly on supplementary applications made for the listed departments. No extension of the application deadline will be given.
IAUE Supplementary Admission Eligibility
The supplementary exercise is available to candidates within the stated admission categories.
Eligible applicants are:
- UTME candidates who selected Ignatius Ajuru University of Education as their first choice, registered for the 2026/2027 admission exercise and have not been offered admission.
- Candidates who did not take part in the earlier Post-UTME screening exercise and have therefore not been ranked for admission.
- Candidates who changed to Ignatius Ajuru University of Education but could not register for the Post-UTME before the University portal closed.
Applicants must score 150 or above in UTME before they can be ranked for admission into the listed departments.
IAUE Supplementary Admission Courses
Supplementary admission is available across Administration and Management, Natural and Applied Science, Social Science, Humanities, Vocational and Technical Education, Agriculture and Education.
Candidates should select only a programme for which their UTME and O'level subject combinations meet the required admission conditions.
Faculty of Administration and Management
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
Available programmes are:
- Office and Information Management
- Banking and Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Employment and Human Resources Management
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
Faculty of Natural and Applied Science
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
Available programmes are:
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Integrated Science
- Geophysics
- Industrial Chemistry
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Information Technology
Faculty of Social Science
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
Available programmes are:
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Social Work
- Library and Information Science
- Petroleum Economics and Policy Studies
- Public Administration
- Environmental Management
Faculty of Humanities
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
Available programmes are:
- Foreign Languages and International Studies
- Religious and Cultural Studies
- Music
- Fine and Applied Arts
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Peace and Conflict Resolution
- History and Diplomatics Studies
Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education (B.Sc.Ed)
Available programmes are:
- Agricultural Education
- Home Economics
- Technical Education, with options in Building Technology, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical Technology and Automobile Technology
Faculty of Agriculture
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
Available options are:
- Agricultural Economics [B.Sc]
- Agricultural Extension [B.Sc]
- Animal Science [B.Sc]
- Fisheries & Aquaculture [B.Sc]
- Crop Science [B.Sc]
- Soil Science [B.Sc]
Faculty of Education
Degree: Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Education (B.Ed/B.Sc.Ed)
Available programmes are:
- Early Childhood
- Primary Education Studies
- Special Education
- Educational Management
- Guidance and Counselling
- Adult Education, with options in English and Biology
- Educational Technology
Department of Arts Education
Available options are:
- Education and French
- Education and Religious Studies
- Education and Music
- Education and History
- Education Fine and Applied Arts
Department of Business Education
Available options are:
- Marketing Education (B.Sc.Ed.)
- Secretarial Education (B.Sc.Ed.)
Department of Science Education
Available options are:
- Education and Chemistry
- Education and Mathematics
- Education and Physics
- Education and Integrated Science
Department of Social Science Education
The listed options are:
- Education and Geography
- Education and Political Science
- Education and Economics
- Education and Social Studies
IAUE Supplementary Admission Registration Procedure
Candidates seeking supplementary admission should complete the registration process through their JAMB profile and the University portal, while ensuring that the selected programme matches the required UTME and O'level combinations.
- Candidates should log in to their JAMB profile and effect a change of course to the desired programme, using the change of institution link on the JAMB portal as stated for the exercise. The selected programme must comply with the required UTME and O'level subject combinations.
- Candidates should avoid choosing a programme with the wrong subject combination, as an incorrect combination will lead to disqualification.
- O'level results should be uploaded to the JAMB portal.
- Candidates should log in to their profile through the IAUE supplementary admission portal, make a non-refundable payment of N12,000.00 for supplementary admission processing and select their preferred new course of study. Candidates should check IBASS admission requirements before choosing a course.
- Candidates should continue to monitor their admission through JAMB CAPS to know when an admission offer has been made.
- The application portal will remain open from Monday, 31 August 2026 to Friday, 18 September 2026. The application period is three weeks and no extension will be given.
- UTME candidates seeking admission into any of the listed programmes may apply within the stated application period.
IAUE Supplementary Admission Fee
The supplementary admission processing fee is N12,000.00 and is non-refundable.
Payment will be made through the applicant's profile on the University portal as part of the supplementary admission registration process.
IAUE Supplementary Admission Cut-Off Score
Applicants must have a UTME score of 150 or above to qualify for ranking for admission into the listed departments.
Meeting the 150 score requirement does not remove the need for the correct UTME and O'level combinations. Candidates with wrong combinations for their selected programme will be disqualified.
Course Change and Admission Requirements
Candidates are expected to change their course through their JAMB profile to the programme they wish to pursue, while the selected course must meet the relevant UTME and O'level requirements.
IBASS should be checked for the admission requirements before a new course of study is selected on the University portal.
Candidates who have not uploaded their O'level results to JAMB should complete the upload as part of the stated registration procedure.
IAUE Supplementary Admission Deadline
The supplementary admission portal opened on Monday, 31 August 2026 and will close on Friday, 18 September 2026.
The application period is limited to three weeks. No deadline extension will be given and admission will be based strictly on supplementary applications submitted for the listed departments.
Admission Status on JAMB CAPS
Applicants should continue checking JAMB CAPS after completing the supplementary admission process.
JAMB CAPS will show when an applicant has been offered admission, as stated in the registration procedure.
IAUE Supplementary Admission Troubleshooter
| Application Issue | What The Requirement Says | What The Candidate Should Check | Expected Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎯 UTME score below 150 | A score of 150 or above is required for ranking | Confirm the UTME score before applying | A score below 150 does not qualify for ranking |
| 📚 Wrong subject combination | Wrong UTME or O'level combinations will lead to disqualification | Check IBASS before choosing the programme | Select only a programme that matches the required combination |
| 📤 O'level result not uploaded | O'level results are to be uploaded on JAMB | Check the JAMB profile for the required upload | Complete the upload as part of registration |
| ⏰ Application after 18 September | The portal closes on 18 September 2026 with no extension | Complete registration within the stated three-week period | Applications are limited to the stated period |
| 💳 Payment issue | The processing fee is N12,000.00 and is non-refundable | Use the applicant's profile on the University portal | Payment is made through the University portal |
| 🖥️ Admission status pending | Candidates are to monitor their admission after applying | Check JAMB CAPS after registration | Admission status will be shown through JAMB CAPS |
